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Dr. Folake J. Kofo-Idowu, MBBS, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Infectious Disease

University of Lagos College of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: MRSA infection, HPV (human papillomavirus), shingles, and more.

5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239

(443) 444-8000

Dr. Folake J. Kofo-Idowu, MBBS, MD is an adult infectious disease specialist in Baltimore, MD specializing in adult infectious disease. She graduated from University of Lagos College of Medicine in 2008 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Folake J. Kofo-Idowu, MBBS, MD is affiliated with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, MedStar Health and KETTERING INDEPENDENT MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

201 East University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21218

Address:

5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239

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Address:

9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21237

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Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria (borrelia burgdorferi) that are transmitted via infected ticks. Most cases of Lyme disease are found in the United States East Coast and parts of the Midwest. The three main vectors of transmission for Lyme disease are:

Blacklegged (deer) ticks, which spread Lyme disease in the Northeastern, North -Central, and mid-Atlantic United States.
Western blacklegged ticks, which spread Lyme disease in the Pacific and Coastal regions of the United States.
A mother infected with Lyme disease may pass it onto a fetus.

As background, ticks lay on the tops of grass and brush, clutching onto leaves with their legs and with their arms outstretched. This formation is called "questing" and allows ticks to quickly latch onto passers-by. Within two hours of biting a person's skin, the tick slowly begins to feed from the blood of its host, which can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. This tick activity generally occurs seasonally and tick bites mostly occur during the springtime.

After being infected, people with Lyme disease may develop symptoms like fever, exhaustion, headache, joint aches, and skin rash, usually three to thirty days after the tick bite. Lyme disease is characterized by a particular skin rash called erythema migrans, which is an enlarged red rash that starts at the site of the tick bite and expands outwards. The rash is a strong indicator that someone has developed or is at risk of developing Lyme disease.

In the following few months, symptoms may worsen and progress to include:

Facial palsy (facial droop)
Headache and neck pain
Arthritis
Nerve pain and numbness
Spinal and brain inflammation
Abnormal heart rhythm (Lyme carditis)

Most cases of Lyme disease dissipate over a few months. Lyme disease may be cured by a course of oral antibiotics, such as amoxicillin or doxycycline. Other treatments may include:

Nerve blocking drugs for pain, such as gabapentin
Topical ointments for rashes

People can take action to prevent Lyme disease by exercising caution when in environments with ticks. Using insect repellant and wearing long socks and protecting clothing can help prevent tick bites. Outdoor enthusiasts should regularly perform "tick checks," evaluating their skin for small ticks, especially in areas where ticks may easily burrow. Showering within two hours of returning indoors also can reduce the likelihood of developing Lyme disease.

hospital care	309
inpatient care	294
outpatient care	15

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	23
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	58
Dementia	27
Cancer	16

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Folake J. Kofo-Idowu, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Folake J. Kofo-Idowu, MBBS, MD treated as an adult infectious disease specialist in Baltimore, MD were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

doctor visit	147
hospital care	280
inpatient care	273
outpatient care	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Folake J. Kofo-Idowu, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Female	10
Male	12

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	13
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	2
75 to 84	5
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	9

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Folake J. Kofo-Idowu, MBBS, MD From 2020 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Folake J. Kofo-Idowu, MBBS, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	7
High Cholesterol	6
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	6
Depression	4
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	5
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	2
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Folake J. Kofo-Idowu, MBBS, MD graduated from University of Lagos College of Medicine in 2008. She completed residency at University of Maryland Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: University of Lagos College of Medicine (2008)

Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (2017)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Folake J. Kofo-Idowu, MBBS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

MedStar Health

KETTERING INDEPENDENT MEDICAL GROUP INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Folake J. Kofo-Idowu, MBBS, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ViiV Healthcare Company	$345 JULUCA $233	DOVATO $106	TIVICAY $6
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$304 Cresemba $136	$167
Theratechnologies Inc.	$124 TROGARZO $124
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$102 Biktarvy $102
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$30 Symtuza $30

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$834
Education	$70

Biography

Dr. Folake Lawal practices adult infectious disease in Baltimore, MD. Areas of expertise for Dr. Lawal include measles vaccination, polio vaccination, and osteomyelitis. She attended the University of Lagos College of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Her professional affiliations include MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, and MedStar Union Memorial Hospital.