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Dr. Obafemi Giwa-Amu, MD

Family Medicine* Age 38
Dr. Obafemi Giwa-Amu, MD
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Dr. Obafemi Giwa-Amu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Albany, NY.
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Dr. Obafemi Giwa-Amu, MD

Family Medicine* Age 38
Albany, NY
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12 years of experience
Dr. Obafemi Giwa-Amu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Albany, NY.

About

Dr. Giwa-Amu graduated from SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE. Dr. Obafemi Giwa-Amu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Albany, NY and has 12 years experience. Dr. Giwa-Amu currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Nathan Littauer Hospital. Dr. Giwa-Amu has experience treating conditions like Nail Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Giwa-Amu received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Giwa-Amu's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Giwa-Amu is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nail Infection
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Foot Infection
Nail Infection
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Foot Infection
Nail Infection
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Foot Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Limb Pain
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Back Pain
Bedwetting
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Gait Abnormality
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Heart Disease
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Menstrual Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Peptic Ulcer
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sinusitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Throat Pain
Tobacco Use Disorder
Torticollis
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Shield of Northeastern New York HMO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Fidelis Care
  • Empire Hospital
    Connection Employer Sponsored
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Passage HMO
    Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • GHI CBP
    HIP Prime HMO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 St. Peter's Internal Medicine
    1444 Western Ave Ste A, Albany, NY 12203
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 489-2812
  2. 2 Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home
    99 E State St, Gloversville, NY 12078
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 773-5690
  3. 3 Ellis Family Health Center
    624 McClellan St Ste 101, Schenectady, NY 12304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 347-5293
  4. 4 St. Peter's Internal and Family Medicine
    1444 Western Ave Ste B, Albany, NY 12203
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 458-8014

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3.7
Based on 3 Reviews
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Oct 25, 2022
I like him alot he takes his time and listens to your concerns and helps you get on track with your help hope he's here to stay
Terese — Oct 25, 2022
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Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE
    2012
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Obafemi Giwa-Amu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Giwa-Amu's profile.

Dr. Obafemi Giwa-Amu, MD is affiliated with Nathan Littauer Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Obafemi Giwa-Amu, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Nathan Littauer Hospital

    99 E State St, Gloversville, NY