About
Dr. Dolapo Babalola, known to her patients as Dr. Babs, earned her medical degree from the University of Guyana. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Morehouse School of Medicine and went on to complete four fellowship programs: Primary Care Faculty Development, Developing Leaders in Cultural Competency, Medical Student Educators Development Institute, and Leading Emerging and Diverse Scientists for Success. She holds triple board certifications in Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. She also holds certification as a NAMS Certified Menopause Specialist and serves as a USCIS-designated Civil Surgeon.
Dr. Babalola spent more than 15 years in clinical and academic medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine's Department of Family Medicine, ultimately serving as Professor and Director of Undergraduate Medical Education and Family Medicine and Rural Health Clerkship. She continues as an Adjunct Clinical Professor there today. Her clinical passions include metabolic health, hormonal balance, menopause management, and lifestyle medicine. She served as a Physician Champion for the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association's Check. Change. Control Project. Her own health journey with food and weight shapes her approach to helping patients find sustainable, root-cause solutions. " Her faith-based, community-centered philosophy runs through every aspect of her practice.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Guyana
Residency
Family Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine
Fellowship
Primary Care Faculty Development; Developing Leaders in Cultural Competency; Medical Student Educators Development Institute; Leading Emerging and Diverse Scientists for Success
Additional Training
Adjunct Clinical Professor, Morehouse School of Medicine; 15+ years of Clinical and Academic Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine Department of Family Medicine; Professor and Director of Undergraduate Medical Education and Family Medicine and Rural Health Clerkship
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Babalola right for?
Dr. Babalola is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a whole-person approach to primary care. Patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, or thyroid disorders benefit from her root-cause philosophy. Women navigating perimenopause or menopause find focused, specialist-level care with her NAMS certification. Patients who want a physician engaged in their lifestyle and long-term wellness goals, not just acute concerns, thrive in her practice. She also serves patients needing USCIS immigration medical exams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Babalola treats a wide range of conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, asthma, COPD, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, arthritis, heart disease, hormonal imbalance, perimenopause, and menopause. She also manages sexually transmitted infections, urinary tract infections, and inflammation. Her triple board certification in Family, Obesity, and Lifestyle Medicine lets her address both acute and chronic concerns with a root-cause lens.
Yes. Dr. Babalola holds board certifications in three areas: Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. She also holds certification as a NAMS Certified Menopause Specialist through the North American Menopause Society and serves as a USCIS-designated Civil Surgeon for immigration medical exams.
Dr. Babalola earned her medical degree from the University of Guyana and completed her Family Medicine residency at Morehouse School of Medicine. She also completed four fellowship programs, including Primary Care Faculty Development and Developing Leaders in Cultural Competency.
Dr. Babalola focuses on root causes rather than disease management. She emphasizes lifestyle medicine, behavioral change, and empowering patients with practical health skills. Her philosophy centers on treating the whole person, including body, mind, and spirit, using evidence-based and integrative strategies.
Yes. Dr. Babalola offers comprehensive women's health services, including menopause and perimenopause management, hormone therapy, IUD insertion and removal, and birth control prescriptions. Her NAMS Certified Menopause Specialist credential reflects her dedicated training in this area.
Yes. Dr. Babalola is a USCIS-designated Civil Surgeon and performs immigration medical exams, including the USCIS Form I-693 required for permanent residency applications. Patients can schedule this exam at the Marietta office.
Dr. Babalola spent more than 15 years at Morehouse School of Medicine's Department of Family Medicine. She rose to Professor and Director of Undergraduate Medical Education and Family Medicine and Rural Health Clerkship. She continues to serve as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Morehouse School of Medicine today.
Yes. Dr. Babalola is board certified in Obesity Medicine and offers a dedicated medical weight loss program. She uses tools including the InBody 570 body composition analysis, the ProLon 5-Day Fasting Nutrition Program, and a Metabolic Health Program to help patients reach and sustain their goals.
Dr. Babalola holds board certification in Lifestyle Medicine and integrates its six pillars into her clinical work: nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, substance avoidance, and positive social connection. She also provides wellness coaching and hosts community programs to reinforce these habits outside the exam room.
Yes. Dr. Babalola cares for patients across all ages and life stages, from children to older adults. Her family medicine background gives her broad clinical range, and her specialized certifications allow her to address age-specific concerns like pediatric care, reproductive health, and menopause management.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026