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Dr. Jemima Akinsanya, DO is a neurologist in Clinton, MD specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Jemima Akinsanya, DO is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MedStar Health and MGMC LLC.
10401 Hospital Drive Suite 102
Clinton, MD 20735
3800 Reservoir Road Northwest Floor 7
Washington, DC 20007
5454 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 1100
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
7503 Surratts Road
Clinton, MD 20735
Autoimmune Diseases
An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.
A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.
Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.
It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:
Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.
Dr. Jemima Akinsanya, DO graduated from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016. She completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology and has a state license in Maryland.
Medical School: Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2016)
Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals (2020)
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology
Licensed In: Maryland
Dr. Jemima Akinsanya, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Jemima Akinsanya, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Jemima Akinsanya, DO accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jemima Akinsanya, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE $14 |
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Dr. Jemima Akinsanya is a medical specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Her areas of expertise include the following: neuromyelitis optica, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), and multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr. Akinsanya's professional affiliations include MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. She studied medicine at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Akinsanya's residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Emory University. She appears to be in-network for Anthem, Blue California, Coventry, and more.
