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Dr. A.O. David Akinpelu, M.D.
Emergency Physician
17202 Riva Ct Accokeek MD, 20607About
Dr. Afolabi Akinpelu practices Internal Medicine in Accokeek, MD and Chester, VA, with his wife Angela Akinpelu, PA-C. Dr. Akinpelu also practices Emergency Medicine with the Ballad Health System and has been in practice for the past 20 years. Dr. Akinpelu assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Akinpelu examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
College Of Medicine, Ibadan MD 1994
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Provider Details
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Dr. A.O. David Akinpelu, M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Headache linked to Meningitis?
Hi, You should go to the ED for further evaluation and definitely make a followup appointment with a local physician, especially with your current symptoms. READ MORE
Kidney Tumor
Dear Patient, Unfortunately, your oncologist is probably right. Tumors can start out as benign and undergo a malignant transformation. It is important that he get a biopsy as soon as possible and the appropriate care. Hoping for the best outcome. David Akinpelu, MD READ MORE
Feel my body is crooked
You will need to be seen in the ED for a thorough assessment. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- American College of Physicians
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Foundation for Special Surgery (Foundationforspecialsurgery.org)
Dr. A.O. David Akinpelu, M.D.'s Practice location
REJUVE MEDICAL GROUP
281 East Hundred Road -Chester, VA 23836Get Direction
REJUVE MEDICAL GROUP
Riva Court -Accokeek, MD 20607Get Direction
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Get to know Internist and Emergency Physician, Dr. A.O. David Akinpelu, who serves patients in Maryland & Virginia.
An experienced Internist and Emergency physician, Dr. Akinpelu is the Medical Director of Rejuve Medical Group & Spina Therapeutics, working with patients at their offices in Accokeek, Maryland and Chester, Virginia. He has also had the pleasure of being Medical Director of two emergency departments, over his career of more than 15 years.
Born and raised in England, he earned his medical degree from the College of Medicine, University College Hospital, University of Ibadan in 1994. After relocating to the United States, he completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Brooklyn Hospital Center, Cornell University in 2002.
Distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), the doctor is board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Emergency medicine, also known as accident and emergency medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. An emergency physician works in an emergency department to care for acutely ill or injured patients on an scheduled basis.
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