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Dr. Aishat Anuoluwapo Bakare, MD is a pediatric neurologist in New York, NY specializing in pediatric neurology. She graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 2019 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Aishat Anuoluwapo Bakare, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Neurology Associates.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.
There are three main types of ADHD:
When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.
Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.
ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.
Hydrocephalus
Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.
Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.
In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.
Dr. Aishat Anuoluwapo Bakare, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 2019. She completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - w/Spec Qual's In Child Neurolo and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (2019)
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital (2024)
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - w/Spec Qual's In Child Neurolo (2024)
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Aishat Anuoluwapo Bakare, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Aishat Anuoluwapo Bakare, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna HMO, Local 1199 - NYU Hospital Member Choice, Aetna Medicare, Aetna Indemnity, Local 1199 PPO, HIP EPO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Open Access HMO, Vytra HMO, TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Humana, Cigna, Guardian, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, HIP Child Health Plus, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, GHI Medicare Supplement, United Healthcare Navigate, Aetna POS, First Health PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Great-West Healthcare, Golden Rule, Community Care Network (CCN), Trustmark , Beech Street PPO, Kaiser Permanente, GHI HMO, CIGNA PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, BCBS PPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees), BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, Qualcare Inc, HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Insurance Design Administrators, Health Net of California, Global Excel, American Plan Administrators, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, AXA Assistance USA, Nippon Life-Aetna, Fiserv Health, UMR GEHA, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, Screen Actors Guild, HIP Prime Silver, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange, Meritain Health, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, HIP Bridge, Connecticare Bridge, BCBS EPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees), NY Fire Department - WTC, HIP Prime Bronze, Aetna POS (American Express Employer), BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees), Connecticare Commercial, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, HIP Prime Gold, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, New York Hotel Trades, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, Global Health, HIP Prime Platinum, Nippon Life of America-Aetna, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., Aetna International, Medicare Part A and B, MVP Preferred EPO, MVP Select Care Inc., BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), BCBS Out of State or Region, Aetna Meritain Health, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, HIP Medicare Supplement, Diversified Administration Corporation, WellNet, Aetna Student Plan, Bind Benefits inc, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, Allied, Aetna Medicare Value Select HMO, Qualcare Direct, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Professional Benefit Admin, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees), BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, WTC Health Program and BCBS Federal Program.
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Dr. Aishat Bakare-Okpala practices pediatric neurology in New York, NY. Areas of expertise for Dr. Bakare-Okpala include concussion, bell's palsy, and premature babies. She appears to be an in-network provider for Trustmark, Anthem, Blue California, and more. Dr. Bakare-Okpala graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Bakare-Okpala's residency was performed at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College. She is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Health.
