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Dr. Aishat Anuoluwapo Bakare-Okpala, 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 5 years of experience. Dr. Aishat Anuoluwapo Bakare-Okpala, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Health.
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222 East 41st Street 15th Floor
New York, NY 10017
525 E 68th Street
New York, NY 10065
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-Okpala, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 2019. She completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She has a state license in New York.
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (2019)
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital (2024)
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Aishat Anuoluwapo Bakare-Okpala, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Aishat Anuoluwapo Bakare-Okpala, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, GHI Medicare Supplement, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna Open Access HMO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Vytra HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Anthem, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Open Access EPO, GHI HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, EmblemHealth, CIGNA Indemnity, United Healthcare Medicare, AARP, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Local 1199 PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare Navigate, GEHA, Railroad Medicare, Guardian, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP Child Health Plus, HIP EPO, HIP HMO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Aetna Medicare, Aetna, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Apwu Health Plan, HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, IUOE Local 14-14B, American Plan Administrators, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Insurance Design Administrators, HIP Bridge, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees), BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), Connecticare Commercial, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Mutual of Omaha, Christian Brothers Services, Administrative Concepts, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), HIP VIP Medicare Bold, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), WellNet, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, HIP Prime Platinum, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Qualcare Inc, Global Excel, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, AXA Assistance USA, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, UMR, Wellfleet-NYU Student, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees), Starmark, Screen Actors Guild, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, Allied, BCBS Federal Program, HIP Prime Bronze, Bind Benefits inc, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, HIP Prime Gold, US Life Insurance Company, Meritain Health, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, WTC Health Program, Nippon Life Ins Co, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Fiserv Health, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, Chesterfield Resources Inc, BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, NY Fire Department - WTC, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, Professional Benefit Admin, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Qualcare Direct, Connecticare Bridge, Health Net of California, HIP Prime Silver, Wlny-TV Inc., New York Hotel Trades, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, Health Republic of New Jersey, Medicare Part A and B, Diversified Administration Corporation, Global Health, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange and HIP Medicare Supplement.
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Dr. Aishat Bakare is a pediatric neurology specialist in New York, NY. Dr. Bakare obtained a license to practice in New York.
