Jemima Ayo-Oluwa Akinsanya, DO| Neurology | MedStar Health
About me
Jemima (Mima) Akinsanya, DO, is a fellowship-trained neuroimmunologist and Assistant Professor of Neurology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. She serves as the Director of the Georgetown Multiple Sclerosis Center at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, where she is the first MS specialist to serve Prince George’s County in over a decade.
Dr. Akinsanya earned her medical degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, and then completed her neurology residency at Emory University, where she served as a chief resident. She completed a prestigious clinical research fellowship in neuroimmunology at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
With specialized expertise in autoimmune and inflammatory disorders of the central nervous system, Dr. Akinsanya delivers comprehensive, compassionate care with a strong emphasis on education, empowerment, and shared decision-making. Her team-based approach ensures that patients are active participants in every aspect of their care.
She brings a deep commitment to advancing equitable care, focusing on improving access to care for underserved populations and increasing the representation of diverse communities in clinical research. She is also invested in mentoring the next generation of neurologists and building innovative partnerships between academic and community organizations to advance MS care and research.
Clinical areas of focus
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) Care
- CNS Vasculitis Treatment
- Demyelinating Optic Neuropathy Treatment
- Inflammatory Polyneuropathy
- Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Management
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscular Dystrophy Treatment
- Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)
- Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
- Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) Treatment
- Pulmonary Vasculitis
- Sarcoidosis
- Sarcoidosis Treatment
- Transverse Myelitis Treatment
- Vestibular Neuritis
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Movements
- Abnormal Mri
- Acute Disseminated Demyelination
- Aphagia
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Artery Disorders
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- Blindness
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Brain Disorders
- Brain Tumor
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Cognitive Function Disorders
- Coma And Vegetative State
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Conversion Disorders
- Convulsions
- Degenerative Diseases Of Nervous System
- Demyelinating Diseases Of Central Nervous System
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Disorders Of Trigeminal Nerve
- Disturbances Of Cerebral Status Of Newborn
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Dorsalgia
- Dysphagia
- Dystonia
- Encephalitis
- Encephalitis, Myelitis And Encephalomyelitis
- Encephalomyelitis
- Epilepsy And Seizures
- Extrapyramidal And Movement Disorders
- Facial Nerve Disorder
- Gait And Balance Problems
- General Sensations And Perceptions
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Hemiplegia
- Hydrocephalus
- Inflammatory Polyneuropathy
- Lack Of Coordination
- Low Vision
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Meninges
- Meningitis
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mobility Problem
- Movement Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Disorders
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Myelitis
- Myoneural Disorders
- Myopathies
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nervous System Disorders
- Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurodegeneration
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)
- Newborn Brain Damage
- Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
- Paralytic Strabismus
- Paraplegia And Quadriplegia
- Parkinson's Disease
- Psychotic Disorder
- Pulmonary Vasculitis
- Sarcoidosis
- Sensory Neuropathy
- Somnolence
- Somnolence, Stupor And Coma
- Spastic Hemiparesis
- Speech Disturbances
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy And Related Syndromes
- Stupor
- Subcortical Infarction
- Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attacks
- Vestibular Disorders
- Vestibular Neuritis
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
Procedures I perform
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Care
- Aortic Stenosis Treatment
- Back Pain Treatment
- Balance And Coordination Training
- Brain Biopsy
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Chiropractic Care For Chronic Pain
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) Care
- CNS Vasculitis Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Dementia Treatment
- Demyelinating Optic Neuropathy Treatment
- Dystonia Treatment
- Electromyography
- Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing
- Immunoglobulin Administration
- Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Management
- Intravenous Immunoglobulin
- Lumbar Puncture
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Massage Therapy For Neurological Disorders
- Median Nerve Conduction Studies
- Migraine Prevention
- Movement Disorder Treatment
- Muscle Biopsy
- Muscular Dystrophy Treatment
- Myasthenia Gravis Treatment
- Neck Pain Treatment
- Nerve Biopsy
- Nerve Stimulation Therapy
- Neurodegenerative Disease Treatment
- Neuromuscular Reeducation For Muscle Control
- Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
- Neuropathic Pain Treatment
- Neuropsychological Treatment For Traumatic Brain Injury
- Physical Therapy Modalities
- Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) Treatment
- Prostate Injury Treatment
- Proton Beam Radiosurgery
- Sarcoidosis Treatment
- Sciatica Treatment
- Seizure Treatment
- Somatosensory Evoked Potentials
- Speech Therapy For Neurological Conditions
- Spinal Spondylolysis Treatment
- Sports Injury Treatment
- Stem Cell Therapy
- Stroke Management
- Tension Headache Treatment
- Transverse Myelitis Treatment
- Ulnar Nerve Entrapment Treatment
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Walking Therapy For Movement Disorders
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- MultiPlan, Inc
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- IH-Open POS II
- CareFirst EPO
- First Health PPO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CIGNA EPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Core Essential (HMO)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Choice POS II
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Medicare Direct
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-Indemnity
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- HighMark
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Beech Street PPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- IH-POS
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Basic
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- UHC Passport
- TRICARE East Select
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- IH-EPO Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- TRICARE East Prime
- United Student Resources
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- IH-PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Blue Choice Advantage
- IH-HMO
- Employee Health Plan
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- First Health PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Choice POS
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Network OA
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- TRICARE for Life East
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- IH-POS Plus
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- United Healthcare Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Sentara Health
- Optimum Choice
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CIGNA PPO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Navigate
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- POS OA
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- OA Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurology
Fellowship: National Institutes of Health (2023)
Residency: Emory University Neurology Residency (2020)
Medical School: Touro College Of Osteopathic Medicine (2016)