Summary

Dr. Hellena Scott‑Okafor is a board‑certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Lifestyle Medicine, trained at Howard, Johns Hopkins, Sinai, and the University of Maryland, with Culinary Medicine training from Harvard Medical School. She shares a personal metabolic health journey, personally reviews labs, adjusts protocols, and stays present in visits—real physician oversight, not a PA behind a portal.

Dr. Hellena's practice, Alliance MediRehab, delivers root-cause metabolic and rehabilitative care that blends clinical precision with practical lifestyle strategies. The clinic emphasizes "metabolic stewardship" and culinary‑informed protocols to move patients from symptom management to lasting change.

Common focus areas and services include:

  • Metabolic optimization and weight/metabolic stewardship
  • Hormonal evaluation and balance
  • Inflammation assessment and reduction strategies
  • Lifestyle and adaptive resilience coaching (sleep, stress, recovery)
  • Culinary medicine nutrition planning and coaching
  • Physician-led lab review and personalized protocol adjustments
  • Small-group cohort programs for accountability with physician access

Alliance MediRehab offers intentionally small cohorts to create community without losing individualized, physician‑level care. With Dr. Hellena leading the practice, patients get expert training, hands‑on oversight, and a practical, compassionate path toward better metabolic and functional health.

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Office Locations

Dr. Hellena Scott-Okafor has 4 locations

Shands Healthcare

1600 Sw Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610

Hca Florida North Florida Hospital

6500 W Newberry RdGainesville, FL 32605

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 34 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • University Of Maryland Medical System
  • 6 specialties
  • 3 board certifications
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Hellena Scott-Okafor

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Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

Dr. Hellena Scott-Okafor holds an active medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Florida that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Maryland Medical System.

Medical School

Graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1992.

NPI Number

Dr. Scott-Okafor's NPI number is 1629180260.

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