Olufolahan Carrena, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
University of Lagos, Nigeria	Doctorate	Other	2001
College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria	Doctorate	Other	2007

Institution	Focus	Year
Fellowship - Ascension St. John Hospital	Cardiovascular Disease	2022
Residency - Meharry Medical College	Other	2018

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Review by Anonymous on April 30, 2026 -

Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates - 4301 Garth Road - Suite 100 - 77521 - 4301 Garth Road Suite 100

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Comment - “ The doctor was very calm in expl... ”

The doctor was very calm in explaining my ECG and recommended that I get my cholesterol checked. She scheduled my appointment for me.

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“The doctor was very calm in expl...”

The doctor was very calm in explaining my ECG and recommended that I get my cholesterol checked. She scheduled my appointment for me.

Anonymous 04/30/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 18, 2026 -

Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates - 4301 Garth Road - Suite 100 - 77521 - 4301 Garth Road Suite 100

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Comment - “ Very nice. Made me less anxious.... ”

Very nice. Made me less anxious.

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“Very nice. Made me less anxious....”

Very nice. Made me less anxious.

Anonymous 02/18/2026

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Review by Anonymous on August 06, 2025 -

Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates - 4301 Garth Road - Suite 100 - 77521 - 4301 Garth Road Suite 100

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Comment - “ Everybody was wonderful!... ”

Everybody was wonderful!

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“Everybody was wonderful!...”

Everybody was wonderful!

Anonymous 08/06/2025

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Review by Anonymous on March 24, 2026 -

Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates - 4301 Garth Road - Suite 100 - 77521 - 4301 Garth Road Suite 100

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Comment - “ Dr. Carrena was very friendly an... ”

Dr. Carrena was very friendly and took plenty of time with me. She answered all my questions and included my ideas in her decision making. I appreciate Dr. Carrena and highly recommend her.

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“Dr. Carrena was very friendly an...”

Dr. Carrena was very friendly and took plenty of time with me. She answered all my questions and included my ideas in her decision making. I appreciate Dr. Carrena and highly recommend her.

Anonymous 03/24/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 03, 2026 -

Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates - 4301 Garth Road - Suite 100 - 77521 - 4301 Garth Road Suite 100

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Comment - “ First impressions go a long ways... ”

First impressions go a long ways with me. Everyone was very helpful so that was pleasing to me.

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“First impressions go a long ways...”

First impressions go a long ways with me. Everyone was very helpful so that was pleasing to me.

Anonymous 02/03/2026

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Review by Anonymous on July 10, 2025 -

Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates - 4301 Garth Road - Suite 100 - 77521 - 4301 Garth Road Suite 100

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Comment - “ The DR. Listened to me carefully... ”

The DR. Listened to me carefully As I explained what I was having a problem with.

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“The DR. Listened to me carefully...”

The DR. Listened to me carefully As I explained what I was having a problem with.

Anonymous 07/10/2025

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