Dr. Adeyinka Okunade
About
Family:
Married to my beautiful wife with one daughter together
Medical School:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in Little Rock, AR; 2013
Undergraduate:
Indiana University, Bloomington, 2009
Pediatric Training:
University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS; 2013-2017; Pediatric Residency
Board Certified:
American Board of Pediatrics, 2018
Practice Experience:
I started my 1st pediatric practice in Meridian, MS with Rush Foundation Hospital in November 2017, before transitioning to Ochsner Rush Hospital in 2022. I established my practice for over 8 years before moving closer to home and joining Desoto Children’s clinic in March 2026. Building relationships with families and establishing trust in the medical realm are experiences that I always cherish and do not take for granted.
Nurturing the developments of life, from the time a baby is born until a young adult, is truly amazing and such a joy to be a part of the whole process year after year. I am a servant of Jesus Christ who deeply cares for his children through medicine and extends hope to families in their time of need. I am enjoying this new chapter of service providing exceptional care to the children of this community and surrounding areas.
Medical Interests:
Nutrition; Childhood Obesity; Mental Health: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression; Family Dynamics; School Bullying
Hobbies and Other Interests:
Family Time; Fitness; Harmonizing/Humming songs; Singing; Dancing; Nature walks; Cooking; Volunteering; Mentorship
Favorite Sports / Sports Teams:
Soccer and Boxing are my favorite sports; Wrestling; Track and Field; Basketball; Memphis Grizzlies