Dr. Ololade "Lola" Ekwere, PhD, APN

PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Dr. Lola is a Board Certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has practiced for over 15 years in various capacities in healthcare serving patients and their families.

 

Dr. Lola specializes in treating individuals with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, sleep disorders, ADHD, and other common psychiatric disorders.

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Because she understands the interconnectedness of mental and physical health, she works collaboratively with each patient to prioritize and meet their mental health needs.

 

Additionally, she is empathetic, listens and practices using evidence-based guidelines in order to provide the best available care for her patients.

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EDUCATION: 

- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in 2026

University of Missouri - St. Louis

- Post-Graduate Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Care in 2020 (4.0 GPA - Honors) 

Maryville University, Missouri

- Masters Degree in Nursing in 2013 (4.0 GPA - Honors)

Rutgers University, NJ

- Baccalaureate Degree in 2009 (Cum Laude)

William Paterson University, NJ.

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Certifications: 

- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification 

- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification

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Licenses: 

- APN licenses in New Jersey & Texas

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