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Adeyinka Taiwo, MD, Endocrinology, Iowa City, IA

AdeyinkaATaiwoMD, MSc, FRCP

Endocrinology Iowa City, IA

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Assistant Professor, Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis

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  • Office

    200 Hawkins Dr
    Iowa City, IA 52242
    Phone+1 319-353-7812
    Fax+1 319-353-7850

Summary

  • I am a board certified, Clinical Assistant Professor in Endocrinology and Metabolism, at the University of Iowa. I am involved in mentoring and teaching undergraduate students, medical students from the Carver College of Medicine, internal medicine residents, endocrinology fellows in training, in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. My research interest is studying the risk factors for development and severity of Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in persons with Type 1 diabetes.

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa
    University of IowaMSc, Clinical Investigation, 2020 - 2023
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2018 - 2020
  • Abington Memorial Hospital
    Abington Memorial HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 2001
  • University of Lagos College of Medicine
    University of Lagos College of MedicineClass of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2001 - 2003
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1998 - 2002
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Poster Presentation Award on Hypoglycemia in Hospitalized Patients on Tube Feeds and Insulin – A Mismatch Issue?” – Retrospective study Society of Hospital Medicine, Iowa Chapter, 2020
  • Outstanding Abstract Award Endocrine Society, 2020
  • National Institute of Health (NIH) T32 DK 112751 Diabetes Research Training Grant Fraternity Order of Eagles, Diabetes Research Center (FOEDRC), University of Iowa, 2020
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Management of diabetes with coronary artery disease.  
    Fischmann Magee MM, Taiwo A, Howard BV, Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med 2003; 5:75-88.

Abstracts/Posters

  • Familial hyperparathyroidism due to a rare genetic mutation
    Taiwo A, Dillon J, Journal of the Endocrine Society Volume 4, Issue Supplement_1, 4/2020
  • Det Detection of thyroid cancer recurrence in patients with positive thyroglobulin antibody
    Taiwo A, Dokun A., Journal of the Endocrine Society Volume 4, Issue Supplement_1, 4/2020

Lectures

  • MASH & MASLD – the silent consequence of obesity 
    National Medical Association Annual Meeting - 8/2024
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Diabetes 
    National Medical Association Annual Meeting - 8/2023
  • Management of Hypothyroidism 
    Family Medicine Staff, University of Iowa - 10/2021
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Grant Support

  • National Institute of Health (NIH) T32 DK 112751 Diabetes Research Training GrantFraternity Order of Eagles, Diabetes Research Center (FOEDRC)2020–2022
  • National Institute of Health (NIH) K12 “Diabetes-Docs: Physician-Scientist Career Development Program” (DiabDocs) AwardNIDDKPresent

Committees

  • Co-Director, Adult Endocrine Grand Rounds Planning Committee 2023 - Present
  • Poster Judge, Poster Judge at Endocrine Society’s Annual Meeting Presidential Poster 2024 - 2024
  • Poster Judge, Minority Mentor and Poster Judge at Endocrine Society Annual Meeting Diversity and Inclusion Session 2024 - 2024
  • Committee Member, Planning Committee, Network of Minority Health Research Investigators (NMRI) Midwest Regional Workshop 2019 - 2019
  • Committee Member, Organizing Committee, Diabetes Symposium, Royal College of Physician Edinburgh (RCPE) 2013 - 2013

Research History

  • Clinical Researcher in Type 1 Diabetes and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease2020 - Present

Professional Memberships