
Peju Olajide Adekoya, MD
Pain Medicine
Anesthesiology
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
About Peju Olajide Adekoya
Johns Hopkins Physician
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 202-660-5191.
Centers and Institutes
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
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 3700, Bethesda, MD 20817
- phone: 443-997-6467
- fax: 301-530-2650
Expertise
Education
Massachusetts General Hospital
Fellowship, Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, 2019Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, 2018Howard University College of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2014Board Certifications
Pain Medicine
American Board of Anesthesiology, 2019Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology, 2019Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
106 ratings, 48 reviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2025
Liked him very much
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2025
The provider poked around and said he didn't recommend his specialty procedure at this time, and then rattled off other pain management medications I could explore. We did not discuss what those medications did. He didn't make a connection with me or empathize with my seven years of chronic pain, now with another provider who can't help me. He said my provider should have been able to do other assessments they should have done already, but hadn't, as if that was my fault, and message to bear to them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
He spent a lot of time listening to me and worked out a plan
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2025
Really great provider. Attentive to details of my medical records and my verbal narrative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2025
Very informative, very polite, easygoing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Excellent doctor in all aspects
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
The doctor had read all of my medical history prior to appointment. Very impressive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
This doctor listens to what I have to say. He is not dismissive with regard to questions. I feel confident in his care. Very nice bed side manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
He's a good doc; I'm not the easiest to care for, but, I've noticed he is able to figure out when I'm having a pain flare without my verbally telling him so. He's attentive to my needs.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Dr. Adekoya was very caring and offered several alternatives to minimize my pain during the day and to make it possible for me to sleep at night. He is personable and is clearly very knowledgeable. In the week since my visit, I have been able to sleep and to do so much more during the day.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Dr Adekoya is both compassionate and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
Dr. ADEKOYA was courteous, attentive, took time to explain and gave me encouragement
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
Ver easy to communicate with Dr. Adekoya.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
I have been a patient with Dr. Adekoya for about 6 years. He was able to determine what an ongoing pain issue in my back was and successfully treat it. I had been to several other doctors over the years before, and they just kept giving me treatment that did not take care of my ongoing problem. He is a wonderful doctor to work with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Dr. Adekoya is an erudite doctor, he was able to identify my problem after reviewing my mri, and performing a one minute physical exam, he said you have Sacroiliitis. I already had one Orthopedic and two neurosurgeons examine and they informed me that I had back pain and that there was nothing they could do about it. Have wrong they were.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
Very caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
A very good doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Dr Adekoya is very well organized and makes a concerted effort to reduce barriers to accessing care. I sincerely appreciate that he is so considerate of his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Dr Adekoya is a very good Pain Management Specialist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Excellent customer service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
Dr. Adekoya is incredibly helpful and professional. He explains everything to me. He's really amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
He is always aware of problems I'm having. If he isn't, & I tell him, we talk through what may work better.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
The doctor spent a long time getting to understand my problems
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Explained things. Prompt. Listens
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
Intelligence, compassionate, professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
I explain very well about my health problem and what is the treatment to follow.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
Dr. Adekoya is professional and friendly. He took time to answer all my of my questions attentively, after carefully reading through the results of my different XRays and MRI results I have had previously to his lumbar epidural steroid injection. procedure on [ ]/2024
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
He knows his stuff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Great experience, quick, to the point, efficient but complete.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Dr. Adekoya is a professional with good communication skills. He is very thorough and actually goes over all details of a plan to move forward. He sets up the next appointment timeframe to ensure my continuity of care. Excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Dr, Peju Adekoya was amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Dr Adekoya is an excellent well informed medical expert.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
His service is very good His services is very good very attentive Explained different scenarios that was very easy to understand concerning the pain that I'm having. Yes I would recommend Dr. Adekoya to friends and family without hesitation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
The very best. Knowledgeable, respectful, very caring, takes time to explain the procedures
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Most knowledgeable person to address my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Very knowledge very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Knowledgeable, kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
I'm very happy and grateful having Dr. Adekoya as my provider for pain management.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
This is my second experience with Dr. Adekoya and his team. They performed expertly and with utmost concern for my condition. They demonstrated great care in my understanding of the pain and the alternatives to relieving/treating the pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
He was very through in communicating my condition and treatment option. I felt reassured.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
Dr. Adekoya was professional, very knowledgeable and personable at the same time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
The doctor is wonderful. He's always willing to listen and helps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
This provider was fine, just further away than I wanted - but I took what I could get after 2 cancelations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Dr. A. Is probably the best pain doc I have ever had. Very thorough, very serious. Conveys a high level of competence
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
Dr. Adekoya was very attentive and listened carefully to my description of my lower back pain and issues. He offered a plan to deal with the problem that was easy to understand and follow.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
Very caring knowledgeable excellent provider helped me so much.