About
Dr. Melanie Ukanwa owns and serves as medical director of Mayimrapha Comprehensive Healthcare in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She holds board certification in Family Medicine. Her clinical work spans family medicine, functional medicine, and preventive care. Dr. Ukanwa blends Western allopathic medicine with naturopathic modalities, bringing a cosmopolitan perspective to preventive care. She focuses on identifying the root causes of illness rather than managing symptoms alone. Her clinical interests include ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, insomnia, migraines, sleep disorders, traumatic brain injury, and chronic pain. Dr. Ukanwa believes that nutrition sits at the center of lasting health. That conviction shapes how she designs care plans for each patient. She approaches every patient as a complete person, considering health of mind, body, and spirit together.
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Who is Dr. Ukanwa right for?
Dr. Ukanwa works well with adults and families seeking root-cause care across a wide range of conditions. Patients managing mental health conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, depression, or bipolar disorder benefit from her integrative approach. She is a strong fit for people interested in nutrition-driven healing and non-pharmaceutical care options. Those dealing with ADHD, chronic pain, insomnia, migraines, or traumatic brain injury also find her multi-modality approach effective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ukanwa treats a broad range of conditions including ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, insomnia, migraines, sleep disorders, traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, and stress. She approaches each condition by seeking root causes rather than masking symptoms.
Yes, Dr. Ukanwa holds board certification in Family Medicine. She combines that training with naturopathic modalities to deliver integrative preventive care.
Dr. Ukanwa blends Western allopathic medicine with naturopathic care options. She prioritizes identifying the underlying causes of poor health. Her approach incorporates nutrition, herbal and alternative therapies, and conventional medicine as needed.
Dr. Ukanwa uses a multi-modality care model that includes non-pharmaceutical and herbal options alongside conventional treatment. She tailors each care plan to the individual patient's needs and health goals.
Dr. Ukanwa focuses on Family Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Preventive Medicine. She takes a whole-person view that considers the health of mind, body, and spirit together.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Ukanwa, call Mayimrapha Comprehensive Healthcare directly at (505) 881-5307. The practice does not offer online appointment scheduling at this time.
Yes, Dr. Ukanwa sees patients via telehealth as well as in-clinic. Members can access telehealth through their MCH membership, with visit times of 30 to 60 minutes depending on the membership tier.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026