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Peju Olajide Adekoya

Peju Olajide Adekoya, MD

Pain MedicineAnesthesiology

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Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17
  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • Yoruba
  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

About Peju Olajide Adekoya

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Background

Dr. Peju Adekoya is an Interventional Pain Physician at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Division of Pain Medicine.

He completed an Interventional Pain Medicine fellowship at Harvard University's Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. He completed his Anesthesiology training here at  Johns Hopkins Hospital, the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine in Baltimore. During this very fulfilling time, he received several prestigious awards such as the Merel Harmel MD outstanding resident award, resident achievement award for test performance excellence, resident of the year award and an award for clinical excellence at Johns Hopkins, along with the award for clinical excellence at the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York.  Prior to this, he obtained his undergraduate and medical degree at Howard University, Washington, D.C.

His areas of clinical expertise includes Anesthesiology, comprehensive and interventional pain medicine that includes the spine, joints (upper and lower extremities), muscles/myofascial tissue, abdomen, pelvis, headaches, cancer-related and several other pain syndromes using image-guided techniques (fluoroscopy and/or ultrasound) along with adjunct therapies as indicated. Furthermore, he also utilizes advanced neuromodulation techniques to treat a range of persistent chronic pain conditions using modalities of spinal cord and dorsal root ganglion stimulation with an implantable pulse generator.

Dr. Peju Adekoya has been active in published works in outcomes-based research for chronic pain conditions.

He is primarily seeing patients at the National Capital Region, Bethesda, MD. Including from both Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital and Sibley Memorial Hospital.

Appointment Information for Dr. Peju Adekoya: Call 410-955-7246.

Selected Publications

  • Inciting Events Associated With Lumbar Facet Joint Pain. Odonkor CA, Chen Y, Adekoya P, Marascalchi BJ, Chaudhry-Richter H, Tang T, Abruzzese C, Cohen BK, Cohen SP. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2017 Jul 10.

  • Interventional Therapies for Pain in Cancer Patients: a Narrative Review. Hao D, Sidharthan S, Cotte J, Decker M, Salisu-Orhurhu M, Olatoye D, Karri J, Hagedorn JM, Adekoya P, Odonkor C, Gulati A, Orhurhu V. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2021 May 7;25(7):44

  • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy: inciting Events and their Association with Epidural Steroid Injection Outcomes. A. Angle, Y. Chen, B. Marascalchi, I. Wilkinson, A Yao, C. He, W. Abrams, Z. Cohen, P. Adekoya, S. Cohen. The Journal, Pain Medicine.

  • Odonkor CA, AlFarra T, Adekoya P, Orhurhu V, Rodríguez T, Sottosanti E, Kaye AD. Dorsal Column Stimulation and Cannabinoids in the Treatment of Chronic Nociceptive and Neuropathic Pain: a Review of the Clinical and Pre-clinical Data. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2022 Feb;26(2):103-118. doi: 10.1007/s11916-022-01008-y. Epub 2022 Feb 4. Erratum in: Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2022 Feb 15;: PMID: 35119602

  • Olopoenia A, Camelo-Castillo W, Qato DM, Adekoya A, Palumbo F, Sera L, Simoni-Wastila L. Patterns of opioid and benzodiazepine use with gabapentin among disabled Medicare beneficiaries - A retrospective cohort study. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2022 Jan 1;230:109180. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.109180. Epub 2021 Nov 17. PMID: 34847506.

  • Trends in opioid use disorder amongst hospitalized patients with chronic pain. Orhurhu V, Olusunmade M, Urits I, Viswanath O, Peck J, Orhurhu MS, Adekoya P, Hirji S, Sampson J, Simopoulos T, Jatinder G. Pain Practice. May 11, 2019.

Honors

  • Merel Harmel MD Outstanding Resident Award, 2018., Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, 5/19/18
  • Resident Achievement Award for Test Performance Excellence, 2018., Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, 5/19/18
  • Award for Clinical Excellence, 2018., Hospital for Special Surgery, Department of Anesthesiology., 5/19/18
  • Resident of the year award, 2017., Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, 5/19/17
  • Rory Gautt Endowed Prize for Excellence in Anesthesiology, Howard University College of Medicine, 1/1/14
  • Academic Achievement Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Howard University College of Medicine, 1/1/12
  • Newman Service Award - In recognition for service provided to colleagues, Howard University College of Medicine, 1/1/12
  • Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award, Howard University College of Allied Health Sciences, 1/1/10
  • The Walker-Weaver Award - Outstanding clinical and didactic performance, Howard University College of Allied Health Sciences, 1/1/10
  • The Calvin C. Sampson Award - Outstanding clinical and laboratory performance, Howard University College of Allied Health Sciences, 1/1/10
  • The Catherine C. Deane Award - Excellence in Microbiology, Howard University College of Allied Health Sciences, 1/1/10
  • Outstanding Junior Award - For exemplary leadership, service and commitment, Howard University College of Allied Health Sciences, 1/1/09

Memberships

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society
  • American Society of Collegiate Scholars
  • American Society Of Anesthesiologist
  • American Board of Anesthesiologist

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, 2019
  • Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, 2018
  • Medical Education: Howard University, MD, 2014

Board Certifications

  • Anesthesiology: American Board of Anesthesiology, 2019
  • Pain Medicine: American Board of Anesthesiology, 2019

Insurance

Please contact the location directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
Search plans
  • Aetna
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

133 ratings, 60 reviews

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

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Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    Good, pleasant

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Dr. Adekoya was prompt, efficient, polite and prepared for my visit. He listened to my husband and myself, and gave helpful instructions on the procedure I will have under his supervision. His office promptly scheduled this procedure, posted pre-op instructions in My Chart and then later called to confirm the procedure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Very thorough, passionate and caring provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Careful, thoughtful, professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    He had a wonderful bedside manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    Dr ADEKOYA is an excellent physician who communicates very well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    10/10 experience. I am glad I was referred to Dr. Adekoya!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    Dr. Adekoya is very knowledgeable and has many care options to offer.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    This was my first visit to this Dr. He took time to clearly explain my situation with detailed information. He had a kind and patient bed-side manner which I much appreciated since my condition has been going on for a while now and I'm starting to get discouraged.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Dr Adekoya is a very good listener and he is definitely wants me to get better andContinue with a better life

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    MD explained procedure well, evaluated post op procedure...I am no longer in back pain..

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Listens to and addresses my medical concerns with compassion and empathy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Good knowledge able Dr

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    The BEST

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    MD seemed very competent; good communicator

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    This Dr was very knowledgeable and explained things so I could understand. He asked me a lot of questions and sought to understand what I was saying.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Dr Adekoya gets to the point and is open to my opinions and questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Dr. Adekoya has always been very professional and I have had success in reducing arthritis pain.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Dr. Adekoya is an exceptional provider. I consider myself very lucky to have him as my pain management specialist.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Very responsive and effective.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    He is confident and competent, and best of all, he provides thorough explanations. On the negative side, he talks fast and uses lots medical jargon, so he can come across as rushing and a bit intimidating. That not withstanding, he's probably one of the best doctors I've ever had. I would highly recommend him to others.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Dr. Adekoya is an outstanding medical doctor. Knowledgeable, professional, skilled, kind and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    VERY GOOD DOCTOR

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Dr. Adekoya is a great doctor and I highly recommend him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Dr. Adekoya is always professional, knowledgeable, he is excellent in communicating and also ensure you understands

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    I trust Dr. Adekoya and I knew he would help me understand the symptoms I was having. He explained what I needed to do and what the possible outcomes were. He always tells me to call him if I have any questions.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Sometimes I can't understand what he's saying (speaks fast and low volume) and I have to ask him to repeat.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    I am so grateful to have been referred to Dr. Adekoya several years ago. He is an outstanding provider and a wonderful benefit to the Hopkins network of physicians. He is extremely knowledgeable and really shows care and concern for his patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    John Hopkins is #1 in trusted medical field. Clients/Patients like myself know that we are in the best hands in the WORLD.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    I had the best experience with Dr. Adekoya. He was very knowledgeable about my illness and knew so much about treatment options. He was so professional and courteous. I enjoyed my visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Dr Adekoya is a very good Doctor he listen to all my concerns and he has done al a lotsIf things in order for me to get better

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Dr Adekoya is always attentive to my health concerns and offers alternatives I can choose from. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. I respect him immensely.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Professional & knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Explain everything in a manner I could understand

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Good providerPays attention to details

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    Very personable, put me at ease

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Very thorough...broke down diagnosis/took time to explain in clear ans understandable terms.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    He knows his stuff and listens well. Dies not dismiss what the patient is saying

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    My provider is very knowledgeable, smart, professional, caring, understanding of my needs to get the best treatment which my provider certainly gives me He is very helpful and really wants me to feel better. He is a very nice doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Very thorough and thoughtful. Extremely knowledgeable about his work.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Very attentive and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    He was kind, patient and down to earth.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    EXCELLENT KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. WELL VERSED AND EXTREMELY QUICK TO ASCERTAIN KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION UTILIZING THE AI SYSTEM ON A COMPUTER.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    This provider was professional and took his time to explain to me what was in involved with the procedure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    Please give him a raise- best ortho I've ever seen

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Very satisfied

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    The Dr is excellent. I would not go to anyone else he's terrific.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Dr. Adekoya is professional and concerned about ow I feeling. He prescribed medication to help me feel comfortable and I appreciate that.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Everything was GREAT

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    Dr. Adekoya is a very good doctor. He's easy to talk to and is very caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Dr Adekoya is very knowledgeable and responsive to all of my needs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Dr. Adekoya Is an outstanding provider. He is a good listener and takes the time to explain the details of the plan for further treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Provider squeezed me into a lunch hour. Excellent follow up by my chart.$

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Having experienced other facilities, the overall service that I received was exceptional!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Dr Adekoya is a gentleman who brings compassion and empathy to his service to patients.