Dr. David Okonkwo, MD, MBA
Neurology & Epilepsy
Dr. David Okonkwo is a neurologist with more than a decade of experience in neurology, including training in adult neurology, pediatrics and pediatric neurology. His clinical background includes epilepsy and complex neurological conditions, bringing a specialist perspective to each patient's medical evaluation.
Professional Credentials & Clinical Background
About Dr. David Okonkwo
Dr. David Okonkwo is a physician with an extensive clinical background in neurology. His medical training has included pediatrics, adult neurology and pediatric neurology, giving him experience across a broad range of neurological presentations.
He earned his medical degree from the American University of Antigua College of Medicine and completed neurological training at the University at Buffalo. His professional background includes the evaluation and management of complex neurological conditions, including epilepsy and seizure disorders.
Dr. Okonkwo also holds an MBA, adding healthcare leadership and management experience to his clinical background. During an online medical cannabis evaluation, he independently reviews the patient's medical history and determines whether a medical cannabis recommendation is clinically appropriate.
Education & Medical Training
American University of Antigua College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Plymouth State University
Executive MBA, Healthcare Administration / Management
University at Buffalo
Adult Neurology Training
University at Buffalo
Pediatrics Training
University at Buffalo
Pediatric Neurology Fellowship
Neurology & Epilepsy Background
Dr. Okonkwo's clinical training spans adult neurology, pediatrics and pediatric neurology. His professional credentials include certification through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Neurology / Child Neurology, along with subspecialty certification in Epilepsy.
His neurological background includes experience evaluating patients with seizure disorders and other complex neurological conditions. This specialist training informs the broader medical-history review he performs during patient evaluations.
Medical Cannabis Evaluations With Dr. Okonkwo
Through online consultations, Dr. Okonkwo reviews the patient's relevant medical history, current health circumstances and supporting information before making an independent clinical determination.
A medical cannabis recommendation is not guaranteed. It is provided only when the physician determines that the patient's circumstances meet the applicable requirements and that a recommendation is clinically appropriate.