About
Dr. Margaret Okonkwo leads Okonkwo Care Pediatrics in Miami with more than 25 years of experience as a board-certified pediatrician. She holds certification in functional medicine ADHD care, a specialty she has built into one of the practice's two core clinical programs. Her training and clinical focus span preventive care, integrative medicine, and developmental health from infancy through young adulthood.
Dr. Okonkwo takes a root-cause approach to ADHD, using comprehensive metabolic and nutritional testing to identify neurobiological, genetic, and environmental contributors. She uses medication thoughtfully as one tool among many, not as a default first step. Her interest in the gut-brain axis informs much of her clinical thinking on pediatric neurodevelopment. Beyond her practice, Dr. Okonkwo speaks regularly at professional venues including the Harvard Club of Boston and the New York Academy of Medicine on topics such as direct physician access and holistic ADHD care. She has also interviewed NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins on nutrition and exercise in space and their relevance to health on Earth. Her work earned recognition with a feature on the Nasdaq billboard in Times Square.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Functional Medicine ADHD Certified
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Okonkwo right for?
Dr. Okonkwo is a strong fit for families seeking a thorough, relationship-driven approach to pediatric care. She works especially well with children who have ADHD or neurodevelopmental concerns. Parents who want root-cause evaluation rather than quick fixes will find her approach valuable. She also serves children with chronic conditions like asthma, allergies, and metabolic health issues. Her panel spans infancy through young adulthood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Okonkwo specializes in pediatrics, functional medicine, and preventive care. She holds board certification in pediatrics and a functional medicine ADHD certification. Her clinical work covers developmental health, chronic disease management, and holistic ADHD care for children from infancy through young adulthood.
Dr. Okonkwo takes a root-cause approach to ADHD. She uses comprehensive metabolic and nutritional testing to identify neurobiological, genetic, and environmental contributors. Medication is one option she considers thoughtfully, not an automatic first step. Her interest in the gut-brain axis informs how she evaluates and treats pediatric neurodevelopment.
Yes, Dr. Okonkwo holds board certification in pediatrics. She also carries a functional medicine ADHD certification. These credentials reflect her dual focus on evidence-based primary care and integrative approaches to pediatric health.
Dr. Okonkwo brings over 25 years of experience as a pediatrician. She has spent that career developing expertise in preventive care, integrative medicine, and ADHD management. Her work has earned recognition at venues including the Harvard Club of Boston and the New York Academy of Medicine.
Dr. Okonkwo sees patients from infancy through young adulthood. Her clinical scope includes well-child visits, developmental screenings, chronic disease management, and ADHD care at every stage of childhood and adolescence.
Yes, Dr. Okonkwo weaves nutritional medicine and gut-brain axis research into her clinical approach. She uses evidence-informed pediatrics as her foundation and adds integrative tools where appropriate. This combination shapes both her primary care visits and her Holistic ADHD Program.
Yes, Dr. Okonkwo earned recognition with a feature on the Nasdaq billboard in Times Square. She speaks regularly at the Harvard Club of Boston and the New York Academy of Medicine. She has also interviewed NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins on nutrition, exercise in space, and their relevance to health on Earth.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026