Aretha Obenson Makia, MD, is a well-versed obstetrician-gynecologist who diagnoses and treats patients at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group in Kensington, MD. “I like being a physician because I have the opportunity to interact with my patients in a way that helps me understand the human being at different levels and to appreciate them at those different levels. It is important that my patients know that I do care for them and want them to attain a quality of life that will help them achieve their livelihood and social obligations”, says Dr. Makia. As an obstetrician and gynecologist, she specializes in pregnancy and female reproductive health. Dr. Makia’s professional journey spans fourteen years. For more information about Dr. Aretha Obenson Makia, please visit https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/mas/providers/arethamakia.

Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Aretha Obenson Makia, who serves patients in Kensington, Maryland. 

As a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Makia practices with Kensington Medical Center in Kensington, Maryland, which is a part of Kaiser Permanente. She enjoys her line of work because of the opportunity to work with multiple partners with different levels of experience, thus keeping her up to date, as well as the ability to practice in a broad spectrum. “I like being a physician because I have the opportunity to interact with my patients in a way that helps me understand the human being at different levels and to appreciate them at those different levels. It is important that my patients know that I do care for them and want them to attain a quality of life that will help them achieve their livelihood and social obligations” as stated by Dr. Makia. Throughout her academic career, she earned her medical degree from the Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. She then went on to complete her internship and residency at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore in Maryland.

Aretha Obenson Makia, MD, attended Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and received her medical degree in 2001. She then served her internship and residency at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore in Maryland. In addition, Dr. Makia received board certification in obstetrics and gynecology from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is a member of the American Medical Association. Dr. Makia dedicates her spare time to her family, traveling, mentoring beauty pageants, painting, and humanitarian missions. She has travelled to Haiti to offer ground support to the victims of the earthquake, which separated several families and took many lives. In 2010, she was recognized with the Woman of Valor Award for her dedication to community development and female education. For more information about Dr. Aretha Obenson Makia, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2909169-Aretha-Obenson-Makia-OB-GYN-Obstetrician-Gynecologist.