Summary

Dr. Richard Oyelewu is an internal medicine physician with expertise in hospital medicine who has been practicing for 39 years. He earned his medical degree from the University of Lagos College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Lankenau Medical Center. Dr. Oyelewu is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Oyelewu practices at The Chester County Hospital and Health System in West Chester, Pennsylvania, as well as Paoli Hospital in Paoli, Pennsylvania. He focuses on treating patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. His expertise includes ordering comprehensive blood work and metabolic panels to monitor patient health. Patients have rated Dr. Oyelewu 4.0 out of 5 stars for his care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 39 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Lankenau Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Oyelewu has 3 locations

The Chester County Hospital And Health System

701 E Marshall StWest Chester, PA 19380
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Penn Hospital Medicine - Chester County Hospital

701 East Marshall Street Chester County HospitalWest Chester, PA 19380

Paoli Hospital

255 W Lancaster AvePaoli, PA 19301

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
39 Years of Experience 4 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
West Chester , PAPhiladelphia , PADarby , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: University Of Lagos College Of Medicine Med School: Dr. D. Y. Patil Education Societys Medical College Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Oyelewu

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Highmark Blue Shield - PPO
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Intergroup Services
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Keystone First - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Oyelewu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Oyelewu has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Dr. Richard Oyelewu holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lankenau Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Lagos College Of Medicine in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Oyelewu's NPI number is 1659345601.

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Is Dr. Richard Oyelewu accepting new patients?
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What languages does Dr. Richard Oyelewu speak?
Dr. Richard Oyelewu speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Oyelewu affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Oyelewu is affiliated with The Chester County Hospital And Health System.
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