Ehizogie Edigin MD
About Ehizogie Edigin MD
Ehizogie Edigin MD is a Rheumatology Fellow at Loma Linda University Health, focusing on oncologic dermatologic diseases and their implications. He has a background in internal medicine and has conducted extensive research on the intersection of rheumatology and dermatology.
Work at Loma Linda University Health
Ehizogie Edigin has been serving as a Rheumatology Fellow at Loma Linda University Health since 2021. His role involves advanced training in rheumatology, focusing on the diagnosis and management of rheumatologic diseases. He has dedicated three years to this position, contributing to both clinical practice and research initiatives within the institution.
Education and Expertise
Ehizogie Edigin obtained his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from the University of Benin, where he studied from 2008 to 2016. He furthered his education at the University of South Wales, earning a postgraduate degree in Rheumatology from 2020 to 2021. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his current research and clinical practice.
Background in Internal Medicine
Prior to his fellowship at Loma Linda University Health, Ehizogie Edigin worked as an Internal Medicine Resident at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County from 2018 to 2021. This three-year residency in the Greater Chicago Area allowed him to gain extensive experience in managing a variety of medical conditions, enhancing his skills in patient care.
Research Interests and Focus Areas
Ehizogie Edigin's research interests include oncologic dermatologic diseases and their implications. He analyzes large datasets from the National Inpatient Sample and National Readmission Database to study dermatologic and rheumatological illnesses. His research also investigates cardiovascular outcomes associated with rheumatologic diseases and trends in hospital readmissions for these conditions.
Overlap of Rheumatology and Dermatology
In his research, Ehizogie Edigin focuses on the overlap syndromes between rheumatology and dermatology. He examines the interactions between these fields to better understand the complexities of patient care and treatment outcomes for individuals with concurrent dermatologic and rheumatologic disorders.