Olumuyiwa Idowu, MD

Expertise in:
Back, Neck & Spine

Locations:
Simi Valley / Thousand Oaks

Olumuyiwa Idowu, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon serving patients in Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks. Born in Trinidad and Tobago and raised in Staten Island, NY, Dr. Idowu developed a passion for medicine early, inspired by his parents’ careers in healthcare.
He earned his Biochemistry degree from Washington University in St. Louis and completed his medical degree at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Idowu completed his orthopedic surgery residency at LA County/Keck School of Medicine and a fellowship in orthopedic spine surgery at NYU Langone Health.
Dr. Idowu specializes in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgery, using advanced techniques including robotics, navigation, and minimally invasive procedures. He also provides general orthopedic care, emphasizing non-operative and personalized treatment plans to relieve pain and improve function.
Outside of work, Dr. Idowu enjoys traveling, staying active, and spending time with his wife and dog.

Patient Resources:
Cervical Exercises 
Mckenzie Back Protocol

When you’re in pain and need real help, having a compassionate, skilled doctor and an incredible support team makes all the difference. That’s exactly what I found with Dr. Idowu and the staff at Ventura Orthopedics. From the first visit to ongoing care, they’ve provided outstanding treatment and genuine support. I’m so grateful — and I couldn’t recommend them more highly.

Dr. Idowu listens & cares about his patients. He knows what he’s doing and he’s honest. He wants to know how you’re doing & will provide information on other treatment options. He’s not the tripe of doctor who’s looking to make a quick buck by forcing patients into surgery immediately.

Takes his time listens and respected that I had an understanding of my issue and have worked to heal myself. Many doctors discount a patient’s understanding of themselves. Had a great manner and was easy to speak with.

…From all that I observed and from the interactions it is proper in my mind to conclude that mom was to have a surgeon highly skilled, as well as understanding, caring and intuitively aware of each patient…
Let me simply say in summary’s, I have no doubt that Doctor Idowu is likely exemplary of the best that is practicing in this field.

Have had chronic lower back issues due to severely curved/deformed spine. Pain is intolerable when upright and functioning day to day, and has been for decades. Dr. Idowu took it step by step, all the time being respectful of my age and condition…The doctor explains things in terms I understand and reassures me of any concerns about scans, etc. I’ve come further with this doctor than any other doctor over the years. Still in process of finding relief, but I feel confident for the first time in years that it’s soon on the way thanks to Dr. Idowu.

Smart, kind, talented and intelligent doctor with lots of compassion and great bedside manner. As a veterinary surgeon myself, it was very comforting to meet Dr Idowu in the ER and have him discuss in detail how they planned on fixing my shattered tibia and fibula. We are two weeks post surgery and had my recheck yesterday. Dr. Idowu and his staff showed the same kindness and compassion along with skill in getting my radiographs and reviewing and discussing them as well as formulating a good plan to help me get to a point where I can travel and return home to my practice. Very impressed with him and know how blessed I was to have him as my surgeon.

Dr. Idowu and his CMA, Hannah, are fantastic and are both genuinely committed to supporting their patients through their orthopedic “journey.” I am very grateful to Dr. Idowu for his spine surgery expertise, his innate compassion, professionalism, and incredible interpersonal skills. Dr. Idowu and Hannah are caring for me through a major surgery and the entire experience has been awesome which is a word I never expected to use in association with needing and receiving spine surgery. I am so proud to be a patient of Dr. Idowu’s and highly recommend him.

Common Conditions I Treat:

  • Cervical Spondylosis
  • Lumbar Spondylosis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Cervical Disc Herniation
  • Lumbar Disc Herniation
  • Spinal Stenosis (Cervical or Lumbar)
  • Facet Joint Arthropathy
  • Radiculopathy
  • Myelopathy
  • Discogenic Pain
  • Cervical Spine Fractures
  • Spinal Compression Fractures
  • Whiplash Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
  • Burst Fractures
  • Subluxation/Dislocation of Vertebrae
  • Scoliosis
  • Kyphosis
  • Flatback Syndrome
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Osteomyelitis of the Spine
  • Discitis
  • Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
Additional Conditions I Treat:

Common Procedures I Perform:

  • Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
  • Posterior Cervical Fusion
  • Cervical Laminectomy
  • Cervical Laminoplasty
  • Cervical Disc Replacement (Artificial Disc)
  • Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)
  • Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
  • Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
  • Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF / XLIF)
  • Lumbar Microdiscectomy
  • Lumbar Laminectomy
  • Laminotomy
  • Foraminotomy
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)
  • Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation
  • Spinal Decompression with Fusion
  • Vertebroplasty
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Spinal Osteotomy (e.g., Smith-Petersen, Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy)
  • Spinal Instrumentation and Stabilization
  • Posterior Spinal Fusion (Thoracic/Lumbar)
  • Revision Spine Surgery
  • Corpectomy (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
  • Disc Replacement (Lumbar)
Additional Procedures I Perform:

Undergraduate Degree:
Washington University in St. Louis

Medical Degree:
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Residency:
Orthopedic Surgery, Los Angeles County and USC Keck School of Medicine

Fellowship:
New York University Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Board Certification:
Board Eligible with Part 1

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

AO Spine Foundation

Hospital Affiliations

Adventist Health Simi Valley Medical Center

Los Robles Regional Medical Center

Aspen Surgery Center

Los Robles Surgicenter

Saxon Surgical Center

Specialty Surgical Center

Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital