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Dr. Folarin Olubowale, MD

Dr. Folarin Olubowale, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Folarin Olubowale, MD is an infectious disease internist in Columbus, GA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare. He is accepting new patients.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

1711 Buena Vista Rd Ste 5 Columbus, GA 31906

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Olubowale specializes in the area of Infectious Disease. See board certifications
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
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Dr. Olubowale's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Olubowale

2.9
34 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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Excellent Doctor!
'Dr. Olubowale is an exceptional physician who cares deeply about his patients. Continuous research demonstrates his unwavering commitment to see patients thrive. He keeps abreast of current treatments that are utilized in his discipline and finds innovative ways to assist patients in all aspects of care. He is truly a blessing to so many!'
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 11, 2025
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Extremely unprofessional and has no compassion for the patient. Basically this provider makes the patient totally humiliated with his mannerisms and communication. The staff also supports the disfunction with a blind eye approach in order to stay employed. Awful provider, and should be reprimanded by any certifying board.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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May 05, 2021
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Dr is very knowledgeable however scheduling is awful. Drug salesmen reps are all scheduled the same time as patients and fill up the tiny waiting room. I've never had less than a 2 hr wait, always running behind.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Long wait times
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Feb 05, 2021
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I only seen the doctor twice he doesn't have any bed side manner , he's in & out like a flash of lightning , the 2nd. visit he didn't answer some of my questions fully (answer it so quickly I'm thinking what did he say.) Some of my questions he would act like he was aggravated . He had me aggravated I left the room. $ 50 dollars co pay each visit for this treatment . The waiting area the 2nd. visit when you first walk in was dirty chips on the floor paper cards on the floor under some of the chairs I mentioned it to one of the women she said we have a cleaning person come in each night . I said it looks bad when you first walk in. I said when y'all go to lunch & walk by it how about taking a minute to pick it up take pride in your job . I wouldn't recommend this doctor to anybody ??????????? .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Patricia Goodin – Sep 12, 2020
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worst doctor ever. My mother has had issues with her pic line over and over. He told us to drive an hour away to get her pic line changed. We drove over and there were no orders. He will not answer a page from his office nor a call. I fully suggest finding a better doctor.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Dawn – Jul 14, 2020
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Best Doctor in Town! Saved my life many times.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jerry Smith – Apr 07, 2020
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Dr. Olubowale came to see me at the hospital. Very good at his job, professional, took time to listen, came and checked my charts and on me during my week in the hospital. Would recommend to friends and family.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 14, 2020
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If I could give zero stars I would. I came to see this "doctor" because of a serious situation that he knowingly and I believe personally left untreated despite an embarrassing and painful encounter with him and a student (the student apologized) who was not authorized by me to even be in the examining room. That serious situation has left me disfigured and scarred and I advise anyone to find some other doctor if they value their health and well being. And I had insurance that they billed despite refusing to send any follow up medical information to the second doctor who I shall review next. Columbus GA needs to get their act together and I intend to seek legal advice before the statute of limitations runs out.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 17, 2019
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Waited over 2.5hrs for a rude and short doctor who rushed through the appointment, did not listen to all of the complaints or ask any questions to help norrow down the problem. Would have done better going to the ER because he didn't even have a lab on site to do any labs. Was told to go to a lab company to do labs and in a few days I would know what my results were. In the actual appointment, nothing was accomplished.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Columbus, GA – Aug 15, 2017
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He saved my dad's life. He and his staff are so kind and compassionate. I will forever be thankful to God for Dr. "O"! ??
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Jun 22, 2017
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He is an absolutely amazing doctor, possibly one of the best I've ever seen. Even though he determined my issue wasn't infectious disease and couldn't help me, he read every paper I brought in (over 100), did a full exam, and gave me the referral I needed. Very attentive and caring and was not afraid to admit that he didn't know what was wrong with me. Couldn't be happier. Amazing doctor.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
7 others found this helpful
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Chad in Atlanta, GA – May 05, 2017
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Dr. Olubowale ordered exactly the antibiotic my father needed. He didn't wavier due to the price of the med. He didn't bend his order just to please the Hospital administration or the nursing home. He didn't look at my father's old age to determine his treatment. He and the Renal Physicians were excellent. He demanded surgeries to get rid of all the infections in my father's body. We were blessed when he was recommended by the Renal physicians to treat my father's infection. He is wonderful!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Rodriguez-Rivera in Phenix city, Alabama – Nov 21, 2016
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If you enjoy waiting hours to see a dr that refuses to answer your questions, then this is the place for you. Waiting room is typically so full that it us standing room only. Office is dated. Office staff is nice but not very professional. They will tell you that the dr often. Is hours late causing a backup in waiting room. He simply does not care enough and cannot be bothered to be at office in a timely fashion.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Lindsay in Columbus, GA – Aug 19, 2016
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Office was dirty and small. Doctor does not listen to patient complaints, or blames them on other doctor's or medications. Believes his patients are all drug addicts or hypochondriacs. He has obviously never taken the medicine he prescribes or he'd know the side effects!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Phillip L in Columbus, GA – May 23, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Folarin Olubowale, MD is an infectious disease internist in Columbus, GA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Infectious Disease Medicine

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  • University Of Lagos / College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Infectious Disease
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Locations

Practice

Ultracare Med Office Infusion1711 Buena Vista Rd Ste 5 Columbus, GA 31906
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

    710 Center St
    Columbus, GA 31901

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

    2122 Manchester Expy
    Columbus, GA 31904

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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