Marina Ma

Marina Ma, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the H. Ben Taub Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine, with a focus on Palliative Care. She holds faculty affiliations at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, specializing in interdisciplinary rehabilitation practices. Her professional roles encompass clinical care, research, and academic contributions in pediatric and adult rehabilitation medicine.

Dr. Ma’s educational background includes a BA from the University of California, Berkeley (2001), an MD from Atma Jaya Catholic University in Jakarta, Indonesia (2010), and advanced training in the U.S., including residencies in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (2016–present) and fellowships in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2019–present). She is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR).

Her research interests revolve around optimizing rehabilitation strategies, including the application of Pilates in rehabilitation, management of agitation in brain injury patients, and 24-hour positioning in clinical care. She has presented on topics such as lithium-induced hypothyroidism case studies and neuromuscular complications. Professional memberships include the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, International Society for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Dr. Ma maintains certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Basic Life Support (BLS). Her work integrates clinical expertise with evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes in complex rehabilitation scenarios.