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Dr. Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Olugbenga Tokunbo Okusanya, MD)

(1174 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Professional interests include: robotic surgery, pectus excavatum (sunken chest), esophageal cancer, and more.

1101 Chestnut Street Floor 17
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 955-5161

Dr. Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD is a general surgeon in Philadelphia, PA specializing in general surgery, thoracic surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD is affiliated with Jefferson University Physicians (JUP), Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS OF NEW JERSEY PC, Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, EINSTEIN PRACTICE PLAN INC and Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

1101 Chestnut Street Floor 17
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Address:

10800 KNIGHTS ROAD
Philadelphia, PA 19114

Address:

1A Regulus Drive
Blackwood, NJ 08012

Some issues Dr. Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD can help you with:

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the sweat glands become overactive, leading to excessive sweating. It can occur in just one area, such as the armpits, feet, or hands; or it can be general sweating over the entire body. Hyperhidrosis can happen to people of all ages and genders. It is estimated that the condition affects as many as 3% of all people, but many are never diagnosed because they are too embarrassed to talk about their symptoms with their doctor.

When excessive sweating is the main complaint and is not related to any other condition, it is called primary hyperhidrosis. There is no known cause, but it does tend to run in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis is sweating that is caused by another medical condition, such as anxiety, cancer, hyperthyroidism, or menopause. Sometimes treating the underlying condition can improve this type of sweating.

There are tests doctors can use to diagnose hyperhidrosis. One involves simply soaking up the perspiration with paper and then weighing the paper to measure how much extra sweat is being produced. Another test, called the starch-iodine test, involves covering the body with powder. This powder turns blue in any areas where sweat is produced.

Treatment depends on the severity of the hyperhidrosis and the areas affected. Some options are:

Prescription antiperspirants, which contain aluminum chloride and work by plugging the sweat ducts. This signals the sweat glands to decrease sweat production. They work for moderate cases of hyperhidrosis and are relatively affordable.
Lontophoresis, a procedure that uses small amounts of electricity and a tray of tap water to decrease production of sweat glands in the hands or feet.
Botox, which can be injected into the nerves that control sweat glands in the underarms.
Sympathectomy, a surgery for severe cases that can be performed to cut the nerves that stimulate sweat production. Sympathectomy is most effective for hyperhidrosis of the hands. It may cause new symptoms of sweating elsewhere on the body.
Surgery to remove sweat glands, most often in the underarms.

Hyperhidrosis is a serious medical condition that causes both physical and emotional distress. Treatments are available, and support groups exist to help patients cope.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

esophageal dilation	12
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
minimally invasive procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	28

doctor visit	22
hospital care	183
inpatient care	183

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	16
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	30
Dementia	16
Cancer	48

doctor visit	30
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	50

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD treated as a general surgeon in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

dissection	12
doctor visit	62
esophageal dilation	12
excision	12
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79
lobectomy	10
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	17
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	13

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	19
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	4
85 and over	1
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	14

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD From 2018 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and cancer.

Hypertension	21
High Cholesterol	18
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	12
Dementia	3

Education & Training

This provider completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. This provider is certified by the Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, General and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Board Certification: Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, General

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson University Physicians (JUP)

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS OF NEW JERSEY PC

Jefferson Stratford Hospital

Jefferson Torresdale Hospital

Jefferson Abington Hospital

Jefferson Washington Township Hospital

EINSTEIN PRACTICE PLAN INC

Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, MultiPlan, CIGNA Commercial, Aetna, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Humana, Workers' Compensation, Cigna, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, UPMC, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Medicare

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

AARP

MultiPlan

CIGNA Commercial

Aetna

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Humana

Workers' Compensation

Cigna

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

UPMC

Highmark Wholecare

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 1174 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$17,530 Da Vinci Surgical System $12,530	DA VINCI SP $5,000
Elucent Medical	$482 $482
AtriCure, Inc.	$419 AtriCure cryoICE cryoSPHERE Cryoablation System $408	SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM $10
Ethicon US, LLC	$219 HARMONIC Product Family $106	STRATAFIX $78	Echelon; Endopath $18	PROLENE $16
Ethicon Inc.	$138 CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM $93	HARMONIC Product Family $45
Other	$55 OFEV $55

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$8,000
Education	$7,546
Food and Beverage	$2,102
Travel and Lodging	$1,170
Gift	$24

Biography

Dr. Olugbenga Okusanya is a medical specialist in general surgery, surgical oncology (cancer surgery), and thoracic surgery. On average, patients gave Dr. Okusanya a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Okusanya is professionally affiliated with Jefferson University Physicians (JUP). Dr. Okusanya welcomes new patients at Dr. Okusanya's office inPhiladelphia, PA as reported by Doctor.com.