Dr. Olusoji A. Soogun
Dr. Olusoji Afolabi Soogun is a Specialist Family Physician and Palliative Care Physician with over 25 years of clinical experience in comprehensive primary care, community health, and specialist palliative medicine. His career spans practice in Nigeria and South Africa, with extensive experience serving urban underserved communities, hospital settings, and multidisciplinary healthcare environments.
Dr. Soogun holds an MBBS from the University of Ibadan (1995) and is a Fellow of the College of Family Physicians of South Africa (FCFP). He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma and a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Palliative Medicine from the University of Cape Town, reflecting his advanced expertise in the care of patients with serious and life-limiting illnesses.
Professionally, he has led and delivered holistic, patient-centred care across a wide spectrum of medical conditions, including chronic disease management, acute and emergency care, preventive health, and continuity of care for individuals and families. He currently serves as a Specialist Palliative Care Physician providing leadership in symptom control, end-of-life care, psychosocial and spiritual support, and multidisciplinary team development.
Dr. Soogun has significant experience in community-oriented primary care, having managed a busy family practice and contributed to healthcare delivery in resource-constrained settings. He is also actively involved in teaching, mentoring medical students and junior doctors, clinical governance, and service development.
His key areas of professional interest include:
- Whole-person, relationship-based family medicine
- Palliative and end-of-life care
- Chronic disease management and healthy ageing
- Rural and community health
- Integrated physical, emotional, and spiritual care
Dr. Soogun is a member of several professional bodies, including the South African Academy of Family Practice, WONCA (World Organization of Family Doctors), and the International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care.
At Rehoboth Tura Beach Medical Centre, Dr. Soogun is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care that supports patients and families through every stage of life, with a strong emphasis on dignity, continuity, and community wellbeing.