Sosunmolu Shoyinka
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
8325 Lenexa Drive Lenexa Kansas, 66214About
Dr. Sosunmolu Shoyinka is a psychiatrist practicing in Lenexa, Kansas. Dr. Shoyinka is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shoyinka diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shoyinka may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Shoyinka treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Ibadan
Board Certification
General Adult Psychiatry
Addiction Meidicne
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- APA Diversity Leadership Fellowship (formerly Astray Zeneca Fellowship) 2008-2010
Internships
- University of Ibadan
Fellowships
- Yale University, Columbia University, New York University (Psychodynamic Psychotherapy)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- A Day in the Life of a Public Psychiatry
What do you attribute your success to?
- His parents really pushed him and made sure he had a good foundation, Education and good mentors.
Hobbies / Sports
- Family, Martial Arts, Reading, Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- American Journal of Psychiatric Medicine
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