Biography
[ Chief Medical Officer ]Dr. Michael Okonkwo ensures clinical excellence across all Gene Matrix testing services. Board-certified in medical genetics with fellowship training at Johns Hopkins, he oversees our medical advisory board and clinical protocols.
His focus areas are medical genetics, clinical protocols, and healthcare quality — including the clinical validity of every panel we offer and the recommendations that accompany each report.
As an author and medical reviewer, Dr. Okonkwo covers clinical topics: hereditary cancer testing, pharmacogenomics, psychiatric medication genetics, and the integration of genetic testing into routine care.
Focus areas: Medical Genetics · Clinical Protocols · Healthcare Quality.
Articles by Dr. Michael Okonkwo
[ On The Gene Matrix Blog ]
Article
Understanding Hereditary Cancer Risk: Who Should Test and Why
ArticleHow a Hereditary Cancer Screening Test Works: Process, Genes, and Results
ArticleHow Does Pharmacogenomics Work? A Complete Guide to GenePGx™
ArticleIntegrating Genetic Testing into Primary Care: A Guide for Physicians
ArticleMental Health DNA Test: How Genetics Can Inform Your Treatment
ArticlePrecision Medicine for Mental Health: How Genetics Guides Psychiatric Treatment
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Michael Okonkwo
[ Per Our Medical Review Process ]
Medically Reviewed