Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Yoruba
- English
Provider Gender
MaleAbout Rilwan Balogun and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
Healing and health exist in many forms, occur through many pathways, and are an evolving journey. Please allow us to be your community that provides a listening ear, offers a leaning shoulder, and acts as catalyst to jumpstart your personal healing and health journey.
Specializing In
General Gastroenterology
Interests & Activities
I enjoy problem solving, scenic nature, gardening, music, and family time.
Research and Publications
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Rilwan%20Balogun&sort=date&ac=yes
Hospital Affiliations
Banner - University Medical Center South
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Arizona College of Medicine, Gastroenterology, 2023
- Residency: University of Arizona College of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2019
- Medical School: University of California San Francisco, 2015
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology: American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology, 2023
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
Locations
- Banner - University Medicine Clinic South
- 2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
- phone: 520-874-2778
- fax: 520-874-3456
Testimonials
4.8 out of 5.0
56 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
Dr. Balogun is very informative, patient, wants to help with my concerns and I trust his recommendations 100%.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
He knows what he is doing and does it well. He is considerate and detailed and explains everything related.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
He listens and spends time with the patient in spite of the time constraints of the hospital. He provides a detailed plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Goes beyond expected care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
Dr. Balogun is a deeply caring physician and expert in his field. He is patient and understanding as well as eager to help with my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Very, very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2025
He was very helpful, listened, answered questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Caring, informative, exacting.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
She was very thorough and caring about my specific needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2024
Rilwan Balogun MD is the BEST GI physician I have ever had! He addresses all your concerns with you. He is all about listens, you never feel rushed. He writes his clinic notes well. I am moving out of state and so sad to say goodbye to this physician. You have a jewel of a GI physician with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2024
Excellent care, very focus on analyzing my case, provided detailed information on the result of my exams. He has designed a strategy bases on several exams that he will share with my Oncologist and myself in order to get to the best diagnose possible. I'm blessed and fortunate to be a patient in Dr Balogun's care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Very patient and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2024
He was focused on me. He explained the drug actions and what I needed to do and why.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
He listens!! He was compassionate, care, attentive and kind!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
He saved me!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2024
He addresses all my issues and was very concerned relative to my issues.It was a pleasure seeing him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2024
Very thorough, kind, explains everything so I can understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2024
Dr. Balogun was extraordinarily well informed on my situation. It was obvious that he had reviewed my file and spent significant time explaining my options. He was patient and very thorough in every respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2023
Went into great detail and gave me all the time I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2023
Spent a lot of time with me, was very understanding, went over and beyond to address issues outside of appointment issue, made sure I understood everything pertaining to the appointment, was very thorough in his analysis. In short, very pleasant, comprehensive appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2023
Knowledgeable, succinct, clear and interested.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2023
He is prepared, knows the history. Explains the findings. Offers suggestions. Brings his attending into the exam room at end of visit to collaborate. Dr. Balogun is exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2023
He is excellent because he listens to his patients and shows a genuine concern for them.