Dr. Toyin Opesanmi MD
Family Practitioner | Obesity Medicine
1100 West Pratt Street Baltimore Maryland, 21223About
Toyin Opesanmi, MD, has been a family practitioner for over a decade. She is also an HIV specialist and addictions expert. Her passion as a doctor is to bridge health disparity among the under-served both nationally and internationally by meeting their health care needs one person at a time, one family at a time, one community at a time. She currently serves as CEO and Medical Director at Gennesaret Counseling Services, LLC in Baltimore, Maryland, a position she embraced in 2011. The company provides a variety of counseling services, including substance abuse counseling. Dr. Opesanmi is also the President and Medical Director of Global Vision Foundation since 2005 and an attending physician at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. She received her education at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and continued with her training at the University of Texas Health Science Center. She is additionally board certified in Family Medicine and a distinguished member of the The Myositis Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Urban Coalition for HIV/AIDS Prevention Services. Toyin was also the recipient of the FIRN American Success Award and frequently attends local missions through clinics and nonprofit organizations, including the Community Global Health Center.
Education and Training
Medical College of Pennsylvania
Drexel University College of Medicine
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1998
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine- Family Medicine
Provider Details
Dr. Toyin Opesanmi MD's Expert Contributions
Will my hyperactive thyroid create complications in my pregnancy?
Yes, hyperactive thyroid can create complications in pregnancy if it's not treated. You can prevent complications by getting it treated to normal levels. READ MORE
Can a family doctor administer a vaccine for children?
Absolutely! READ MORE
What is the time gap I should maintain before taking another Tylenol pill?
You can take 1-2 pills of tylenol every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Maximum of 10 pills per day. READ MORE
Is there a natural treatment for strep throat in kids?
I don't know of a natural treatment for strep throat. Kindly treat your kid's strep throat to avoid complications. READ MORE
Does a stye in a child need an antibiotic?
Yes, most likely, especially if recurrent. READ MORE
Is there a cure for asthma?
There is no cure presently, however there are factors that can cause exacerbation such as allergens. It is helpful to check your probable allergens so you can abstain from them to prevent exacerbation of your asthma. READ MORE
Should I be worried about slight deviations in my heart rate?
It is important that you see a cardiologist (heart doctor) to evaluate the "deviations" READ MORE
I have a burning sensation while passing stools. Why?
It’s most likely hemorrhoids. It’s best to schedule an appointment with a physician or clinician to have the anus evaluated. Toyin Opesanmi M.D READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local and International Public Speaking through Clinics -
Awards
- FIRN American Success Award
Treatments
- Obesity
- Hepatitis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Hives
- Indigestion
- Hepatitis C
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- University of Texas Health Science Center
Professional Society Memberships
- The Myositis Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, Urban Coalition for HIV/AIDS Prevention Services
What do you attribute your success to?
- Lord, God Almighty
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Attends Local Missions through Clinics and Non-Profits; Community Global Health Center
Hobbies / Sports
- Bible Study, Church, Reading, Dancing
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Medical Association
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