Olugbenga G. Ogedegbe, MD, MPH

As a primary care physician and researcher at NYU Langone, I am dedicated to improving health outcomes for patients with chronic diseases, with a particular focus on the care of patients with hypertension and other cardiovascular disease risk factors. I am also the founding director of the Institute for Excellence in Health Equity at NYU Langone, where I work to integrate health equity solutions across our health system.

My care for patients is shaped directly by more than two decades of research in clinical epidemiology, health services research, and implementation science, which keeps my practice grounded in evidence about what works in real-world settings. My approach is rooted in understanding the social determinants of health, particularly within low-income communities and those facing disparities, and I believe in a holistic approach to healthcare, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care tailored to their unique needs.

I specialize in managing patients with cardiovascular diseases, with a focus on reducing health inequities in diverse populations. My early research showed that behavioral approaches like motivational interviewing could improve medication adherence and lower blood pressure in real-world clinics, not just controlled studies.

I led the CAATCH trial across 30 community health centers, the FAITH trial that delivered counseling through churches, and a New York City trial pairing home blood pressure monitoring with nurse support for Black and Hispanic stroke survivors. I also help lead the RESTORE Network, which tackles social barriers like food insecurity and transportation to prevent hypertension. Internationally, my team and I use TASSH, a nurse-led version of the WHO HEARTS program, to control high blood pressure in Ghana and Nigeria, including by integrating hypertension care into HIV clinics. My research has been extensively funded by the National Institutes of Health, including 11 R01 and center grants from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The common thread across these studies is the translation of evidence-based interventions into clinical practice, and it has helped shape national health policies and improve high blood pressure management in the United States and Africa.

My educational journey began with a medical degree, followed by a master of public health and a master of science in clinical epidemiology. My passion for medicine was ignited by a desire to address health disparities and improve access to quality care for diverse and adversely affected populations, a commitment that continues to guide my work across our health system to ensure that every patient receives the highest standard of care.