Olasupo Olagundoye, MD

Dr. Olagundoye is a board-certified family physician dedicated to providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages within the CommonSpirit Health system. She specializes in empowering individuals and families to live healthier lives by focusing on preventive care and managing a wide range of health conditions. Dr. Olagundoye practices family medicine in Texas.

Dr. Olagundoye has been practicing medicine since December 1988, having started her journey with a Medical degree (MBBS) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. She brings extensive experience, including a Family Practice and Community Medicine Residency, a Joint Primary Care Fellowship, and 14 years as academic faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. She continuously collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare teams to plan the best course of treatment for each individual, with a special interest in tropical medicine, having obtained a Postgraduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in 2011 from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in the UK.

Beyond her clinical expertise, Dr. Olagundoye is deeply committed to advancing social justice and health equity. She previously served as Chair of the Group on Minority & Multicultural Affairs within the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and was involved with the Patients Rights & Responsibilities Committee, underscoring her dedication to supporting all individuals in their healthcare journey. Her work is inspired by her experience making known the healing presence of God within our communities.

Her philosophy of patient care centers on humankindness, empowering patients with knowledge and choices for their health. She treats every individual with dignity and empathy, listening intently to their concerns, fostering their engagement, and partnering with them on their unique health journey. Each clinic visit is viewed as a sacred opportunity to improve well-being. Dr. Olagundoye was honored as a "Best Doctor in Family Medicine" in Austin, Texas, in 2014, reflecting her dedication to providing compassionate and excellent care.

Outside of work, Dr. Olagundoye enjoys spending quality time with her family, cooking, baking, reading, gardening, and engaging in outdoor activities.