Jeffrey Okamoto, MD
- Provider organization(s):
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Hawaiʻi Pacific Health Medical Group
This provider is a member of Hawai‘i Pacific Health Medical Group, HPH’s nonprofit provider organization focused on delivering coordinated, high‑quality care across our clinics and medical centers.
Hawaiʻi Health Partners
This provider is a member of Hawai‘i Health Partners, the state’s first Accountable Care Organization, where participating providers work together to deliver high‑quality, efficient care to patients.
- Hospital / clinic affiliations:
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Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children
Office Location(s) and Contact
Primary
Kapiolani Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic at Hale Pawa'a
Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic
1401 S. Beretania Street, Suite 950
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: (808) 373-7555
Other Location(s)
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children
Multi-Disciplinary Clinic, Diamond Head Tower
1319 Punahou Street, 3rd Floor
Honolulu, HI 96826
Phone: (808) 983-8500
Biography and Interests
Biography
Dr. Okamoto is a specialist in autism, intellectual and other developmental disabilities. He has also been a leader in the American Academy of Pediatrics in School Health. His interests include the interaction between clinical care and educational systems for children with special health care needs.
Education and Training
Medical School
University of Hawaii
Residency
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Los Angeles - Pediatrics
Foreign Languages
English
Fellowships
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles - Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Joseph Kennedy, Jr., Foundation - Public Policy
Awards, Memberships, and Academic Appointments
Awards
Professional of the Year
Special Parent Information Network 2018
Faculty Excellence in Preceptor Teaching Award
Dept. of Pediatrics, John A. Burns School of Medicine 2018
Manager of the Year; Superior Performance Award
State of Hawaii Department of Health 2015
Outstanding Community Contribution to Persons with Disabilities
Center on Disability Studies
University of Hawaii at Manoa 2006
Excellence in Teaching Award for Pediatrics
(Faculty award by medical students)
John A. Burns School of Medicine 1999
Alpha Omega Alpha (Medical Honor Society),
Inducted alumnus member 1999
Bernard Goldberg Memorial Award,
(Outstanding Pediatric Resident) Los Angeles Kaiser Permanente 1991
Memberships
American Academy of Pediatrics, Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry
Academic Appointments
University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, Assistant Professor
Articles and Publications
Articles and Publications
Okamoto J. School Settings. In: I.L. Rubin et al. (eds.), Health Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities across the Lifespan, Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016. DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-18096-0_19
Okamoto J. Chapter 3: Health Services, Section 3 - Populations With Unique Needs. In: Edited by Rani S. Gereige and Elisa A. Zenni. School Health Policy & Practice, 7th Edition. American Academy of Pediatrics. 2016. ISBN (paper): 9781581108446978-1-58110-844-6
Okamoto J. Initial Systematic Reviews of the Deaths of Clients in the State of Hawai‘i Developmental Disabilities System. Hawai’i Journal of Medicine and Public Health, June 2016, Vol 75, No. 6.
Lipkin P., Okamoto J., and the Council on Children with Disabilities and Council on School Health. The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for Children With Special Educational Needs. Pediatrics 2015;136;e1650; originally published online November 30, 2015; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2015-3409