Dr. Matthew Okeke MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2441 Tech Center Ct Suite 116 Las Vegas NV, 89128About
Matthew Okeke, MD, is an established psychiatrist with Grand Desert Psychiatric Services in Las Vegas, Nevada. He received his medical degree in 1991 at the University of Ibadan and trained at the University of Virginia and the University of Nevada. Dr. Okeke received board certification in psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Education and Training
MD at the University of Ibadan
Univ of Ibadan, Coll of Med, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria 1991
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Dr. Matthew Okeke MD's Expert Contributions
Can ADHD ever be cured with treatment?
ADHD can’t be cured. It is manageable with treatment and therapy. A person suffering from ADHD can learn skill to manage his life better with or without medication Matthew Okeke, MD READ MORE
My son has Asperger's Syndrome. How is it treated?
The treatment is individually dependent and more on the severity of the condition. It is a relatively new disease that there is no standard treatment. However, people present with different symptoms and severity, so it is better to tailor treatment to the individual, based on the severity. Dr. Okeke READ MORE
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineInternships
- University of Virginia
What do you attribute your success to?
- His dedication to his patients, and enjoyment of seeing his patients get well.
Hobbies / Sports
- Basketball, Football
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