Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi

06/19/2026

In Observance of Juneteenth

Today, we honor Juneteenth—a national holiday that commemorates freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of justice and equality for all.

We will resume normal business hours Monday.

From all of us at Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi and Fusion Vascular, we wish you a meaningful and reflective Juneteenth.

Freedom is not a destination, but a continuous journey toward opportunity, equity, hope, and the freedom to live without preventable cardiovascular disease, stroke, heart attack, and amputations

06/16/2026

I am deeply grateful to my brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for this recognition and for your continued support. The principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift have helped shape my journey both as a physician and as a servant leader.

Thank you for highlighting our work to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare disparities in the Mississippi Delta. This mission is bigger than any one person, and I am honored to stand alongside brothers who are committed to uplifting communities and creating meaningful change.

I am proud to be an Omega Man and grateful for the Brotherhood’s commitment to service. Thank you for this honor.

From Nigeria to Mississippi, Dr. Foluso Fakorede has become a beacon of hope, a champion for health equity, and a living example of service in action.

Through his dedication, innovation, and compassionate care, he has transformed lives by dramatically reducing amputations caused by Peripheral Artery Disease in underserved communities across Mississippi.

His work reminds us that true leadership is measured not only by professional achievement but by the lives we impact. By combining world-class medical expertise with grassroots advocacy, Dr. Fakorede has not only saved limbs—he has restored hope, dignity, and opportunity for countless families.

As a proud member of **Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.**, Dr. Fakorede embodies the Cardinal Principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. His commitment to uplifting communities through healthcare and public policy reflects the very best of what it means to serve.

Mississippi is proud to celebrate one of its own. From reducing amputation rates by 88% to helping shape national healthcare policy, his influence extends far beyond the operating room.

Congratulations to Dr. Foluso Fakorede on this well-deserved recognition by the Africa Giant Hall of Fame 2026. Your life’s work continues to inspire, uplift, and change lives across Mississippi and the nation.

**Omega Men are making a difference.**

06/16/2026

Thank you, TheGrio, for sharing this story and helping shine a light on the importance of Peripheral Artery Disease awareness. I am honored to serve the Mississippi Delta and remain committed to ensuring that every patient has access to the care, education, and resources needed to prevent unnecessary amputations. This recognition belongs to our dedicated team, community partners, and the patients who inspire us every day.

Dr. Foluso Fakorede has been shaking up healthcare in the Mississippi Delta since 2015. As the founder of Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi, he zeroed in on a serious but often overlooked problem: peripheral artery disease, where clogged arteries can quietly put legs at risk. Before his work, amputation rates in the region were among the highest in the country, hitting communities already facing health disparities.

Fakorede didn’t just treat patients — he rolled out early screening programs, educational campaigns, and community outreach to catch the disease before it became life‑threatening. Those efforts paid off. Over four years, his site saw an 88% drop in amputations, giving people a chance to keep their legs and mobility.

He’s also taken his fight to Washington, D.C., speaking to lawmakers about the urgent need for better prevention and access to care. His mission blends medicine, advocacy, and community trust, aiming to tackle systemic health gaps and put lifesaving treatments within reach of the people who need them most.

This story isn’t just about one doctor’s skill — it’s about showing how focused care and outreach can transform outcomes in places where healthcare inequities hit hardest.

06/16/2026

Thank you, Fame Fix, for this recognition. I am humbled to serve the Mississippi Delta and remain committed to raising awareness about Peripheral Artery Disease, expanding access to vascular care, and helping patients avoid preventable amputations. This work is only possible because of the incredible support of our team, community partners, and patients. Together, we are making a difference.

Dr. Foluso Fakorede is a Nigerian-born interventional cardiologist whose work in Mississippi has transformed outcomes for patients suffering from Peripheral Artery Disease, a condition where plaque blocks blood flow to the legs. Before his intervention, amputation rates in his community were alarmingly high, with approximately 1 in 5 Black residents losing limbs due to late or limited treatment options.

By focusing on early detection and a minimally invasive procedure that restores blood flow by opening clogged arteries, Dr. Fakorede helped patients keep their legs and regain mobility. As CEO of Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi, his approach led to an 88% reduction in amputations within just four years, reshaping local healthcare outcomes in a profound way.

Beyond clinical success, he expanded his impact into policy by helping write a federal bill aimed at making this life-saving treatment more widely available across the United States. His work blends science, urgency, and advocacy, turning one physician’s mission into a potential nationwide shift in preventive vascular care.

06/02/2026

Thank you, Africa Giant, for the kind recognition.

I accept it with humility, knowing that every limb saved and every life impacted represents the work of an entire village—patients, families, teammates, mentors, advocates, and community partners.

Mississippi has taught us that when awareness, access, and expertise come together, outcomes can change dramatically.

My hope is to help bring those same lessons, skills, and opportunities to communities across Africa, where too many people still face preventable disability and limb loss.

This is not about one person. It is about a shared mission: ensuring that where you live does not determine whether you keep your limb—or your life. This is God’s mission - I’m just a vessel.

The journey continues. 🇳🇬➡️🇺🇸➡️🌍🙏🏾

06/02/2026

I am deeply honored by this recognition, but the truth is that no meaningful work is ever accomplished alone.

The progress we have made in the Mississippi Delta belongs to the patients who trusted us, the families who never gave up, the nurses, technologists, physicians, community leaders, advocates, policymakers, and teammates who chose to believe that amputation is not always inevitable.

I stand on the shoulders of giants—my parents who sacrificed for opportunity, my mentors who invested in my training, and the countless individuals who have dedicated their lives to advancing cardiovascular medicine and limb preservation.

While I am proud of what we have achieved in Mississippi, I view it not as a destination but as a responsibility. The burden of peripheral artery disease, diabetes, and preventable limb loss extends far beyond the Mississippi Delta. Across Africa, millions face similar challenges of delayed diagnosis, limited access to vascular care, and preventable disability.

My commitment is simple: to continue building bridges of awareness, education, screening, advocacy, and clinical excellence so that the lessons learned in the Delta can help save limbs and lives around the world—including across the African continent.

If our work has proven anything, it is that geography should not determine destiny, and access to life- and limb-saving care should not depend on where someone is born.

God’s mission continues- I’m just a vessel. Grateful, humbled, and more motivated than ever. 🙏🏾

From Nigeria to the Mississippi Delta, Dr. Foluso Fakorede is an interventional cardiologist who performs a simple, life-changing job: opening clogged leg arteries so people keep their legs.

Before he arrived, 1 in 5 Black residents in his Mississippi community lost a leg to Peripheral Artery Disease, a condition where plaque blocks blood flow. He slashed local amputation rates by 88% in four years.

As CEO of Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi, he merges world-class training (Cornell, Cooper) with on-the-ground work.

He helped launch the Congressional PAD Caucus and co-wrote the federal ARC Act to spread this approach nationwide. His legacy? Fewer people wheeling themselves into operating rooms. - Africa Giant

05/31/2026

Grateful for the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and continue the mission of improving cardiovascular health and limb preservation. The work continues. Happy week!

05/29/2026

What a Blast!

Sometimes the best investments we make are in each other.

Our team-building outing at Topgolf was filled with laughter, friendly competition, great conversations, good food-beverages and plenty of memorable moments. Days like these remind us that strong cultures don’t happen by accident—they’re built through trust, connection, and shared experiences.

Not everyone could join us. Several teammates were representing our organization at a national conference, advancing our mission and building new opportunities. So after the fun ended, I made it a point to track them down and spend time with them as well. Every member of our team matters, and no one should ever feel left out of being recognized or appreciated.

Grateful for an incredible group of professionals who show up every day with passion, purpose, and commitment to our patients, our communities, and one another.

Because culture isn’t about who’s in the room—it’s about making sure everyone knows they belong.

Work hard. Have fun. Have faith. Grow together. 💙

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05/28/2026

Join us for a powerful and important conversation at NCVH’s special screening of Bloodlines, MS — a short film highlighting the fight against the amputation epidemic in the Mississippi Delta.

Following the screening, an expert panel featuring Dr. Foluso Fakorede, Dr. Nadia Din, Dr. Gregg Williams, and Dr. Zola N’Dandu will discuss the realities of PAD, health disparities, and the work being done to save lives in underserved communities.

📍 Crescent City Ballroom – Main Stage
📅 Friday, May 29th
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM

This is more than a film — it’s a call to awareness, advocacy, and action.