About
Dr. Margarita Diaz-Ochu earned her medical degree from the University of Texas and completed her pediatrics residency at the University of Utah. Following residency, she joined the University of Utah faculty, earning a promotion to Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics in 2016. There, she specialized in neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome through the University of Utah SUPeRAD program, treating newborns exposed to opioids in utero and supporting their families with compassion and respect.
Dr. Diaz-Ochu opened Bee Home Pediatrics in Salt Lake City in 2022. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, and she holds membership in the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Utah Medical Association. Her clinical passions include newborn care, at-risk patients such as NICU graduates and children with genetic disorders, behavioral health screening for ADHD, autism, anxiety, and depression, and children's nutrition. She created the Walk with Dr. Ochu program, offering one-on-one annual walks with adolescent patients aged 11 and older. Outside of medicine, she raises honeybees, tends a home fruit orchard, and gardens with her two sons.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Texas
Residency
Pediatrics, University of Utah
Additional Training
Assistant Professor, University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics (promoted 2016); University of Utah SUPeRAD program (Substance Use and Pregnancy Recovery Addiction Dependence)
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Diaz-Ochu right for?
Dr. Diaz-Ochu is an excellent fit for families seeking a deeply involved, relationship-driven pediatrician from birth through adolescence. Newborns, NICU graduates, and infants with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome benefit directly from her specialized training. Parents of children with developmental delays, autism, ADHD, anxiety, or other chronic healthcare needs will find a physician experienced in navigating those complexities. Teens who need consistent behavioral health support, including quarterly mood screenings, thrive under her care. Spanish-speaking families appreciate her ability to communicate fully in their language.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Diaz-Ochu specializes in a wide range of pediatric conditions. Her deepest expertise covers neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, premature infants, and children with genetic disorders or complex chronic needs. She also screens and manages ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, and developmental delays. General pediatric conditions such as asthma, ear infections, strep throat, RSV, and allergies all fall within her clinical scope.
Yes. Dr. Diaz-Ochu has extensive experience with newborns, including high-risk infants. She spent years at the University of Utah working with the SUPeRAD program, treating babies born with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome. She offers a dedicated Fourth Trimester Package for the first three months of a newborn's life, providing unlimited visits and around-the-clock direct access.
Dr. Diaz-Ochu integrates behavioral health into routine pediatric care. She screens for ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and depression as part of her standard assessments. For teens, she conducts quarterly mood screenings. She treats the whole child and engages parents directly throughout the process.
Yes. Dr. Diaz-Ochu is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Spanish-speaking families can communicate with her directly in their preferred language during all visits, including telehealth appointments and house calls.
The Walk with Dr. Ochu program is an annual one-on-one walk through the neighborhood for adolescent patients aged 11 and older. Dr. Diaz-Ochu created it as an informal setting for teens to open up about their health, mental wellness, and daily life. It reflects her belief that meaningful care for teens extends beyond the exam room.
Dr. Diaz-Ochu earned her medical degree from the University of Texas. She completed her pediatrics residency at the University of Utah, where she later joined the faculty and earned a promotion to Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics in 2016.
Dr. Diaz-Ochu is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Utah Medical Association. She completed her pediatrics residency at the University of Utah and served on its faculty as an Assistant Professor.
Yes. Dr. Diaz-Ochu makes house calls to all Bee Home Pediatrics members. Members within 10 miles of the office receive house calls at no extra charge. Those outside that range pay a small additional fee. She also serves families in Park City, where she is the first pediatrician to offer home visits.
Dr. Diaz-Ochu cares for children from birth through adolescence. Her membership tiers cover newborns, infants, toddlers, school-age children, and teens. She has a particular focus on newborns, first-time parents, children with special healthcare needs, and adolescent patients.
Dr. Diaz-Ochu is passionate about children's nutrition. She incorporates nutrition and lifestyle evaluations into her clinical assessments. Her personal connection to food runs deep as well. She gardens, manages a home fruit orchard, and raises honeybees with her two sons.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026
