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A HEALTHY START

P H YS I C I A N S P OT L I G H T

A FOCUS ON HEALTHY CHILDREN
Mutiat T. Onigbanjo,
MD, assistant professor of pediatrics
at the University of
Maryland School of
Medicine, is a board-

GET TO KNOW
DR. ONIGBANJO

Q

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE
PART OF THE JOB?

I really enjoy getting an opportunity

certified pediatrician

to see my patients grow and forming

who holds a Bachelor

lasting relationships with their families.

of Arts degree in
molecular biology from
Princeton University.
She attended medi-

Q

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE
THING TO DO OUTSIDE

OF WORK?

cal school at George

I'm always looking for a new

Washington University

dance class to try.

School of Medicine and
Health Sciences and
completed her pediatric residency at New
York Presbyterian/
Columbia University
Medical Center.
Dr. Onigbanjo enjoys
working with children

Q

WHAT MUSIC ARE YOU
LISTENING TO?

I love listening to music from
different genres.

Q

WHAT IS YOUR BEST
HEALTH TIP FOR PATIENTS?

Healthy nutritional choices are

of all ages and teaching this next generation of physicians

crucial for children because it can

about good patient care. "Good pediatric patient care means

help prevent diseases in adulthood.

diagnosing, treating and offering guidance on childhood

It's never too early to teach children

illnesses, diseases and injuries while taking into account the

how to make healthy food choices.

family's knowledge and beliefs and how it affects patient care,"
she says. In her free time, Dr. Onigbanjo enjoys exploring
museums, learning about new cultures, traveling and cooking.

Q

WHAT'S THE KEY TO MAINTAINING A CHILD'S HEALTH?

It's very important to keep up with
a child's routine health care visits.

CALL TODAY!

These appointments allow pediatricians

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Onigbanjo or another
pediatrician at UMMC Midtown Campus, call 410-225-8780.

symptoms occur.

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