About
Dr. Malasa Kahn, DO, earned her B.S. in Health Care Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Brown University's Department of Family Medicine. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and an additional board certification in Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine through the NABBLM.
Dr. Kahn focuses on root-cause medicine and brings a trauma-informed, holistic perspective to every patient encounter. Her own experience with motherhood revealed meaningful gaps in postpartum care, which led her to pursue specialized training in perinatal health and breastfeeding medicine. She became a founding member of the Center for 4th Trimester Care and leads Kahn Health's 4th Trimester Program, traveling to patients' homes starting in the first week after birth. Dr. Kahn also practices osteopathic manipulation and uses coaching and counseling strategies to help patients feel empowered in their health. She is a mother of two.
Education & Training
Medical School
Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Residency
Brown University Department of Family Medicine
Additional Training
Carnegie Mellon (M.S. Health Care Policy and Management)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kahn right for?
Dr. Malasa Kahn is a strong fit for families seeking a whole-person, root-cause approach to primary care. New and expectant mothers benefit especially from her expertise in breastfeeding medicine and her dedicated 4th Trimester Program. Patients dealing with chronic conditions benefit from her functional and preventive medicine focus. Her trauma-informed approach works well for patients who want a thoughtful, empowering care experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Malasa Kahn specializes in family medicine, breastfeeding and lactation medicine, and functional and preventive medicine. She holds dual board certifications in Family Medicine and Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine through the NABBLM. She brings a root-cause, trauma-informed perspective to care for patients of all ages.
Dr. Malasa Kahn leads the 4th Trimester Program, which provides home-based postpartum and newborn care. She visits patients at home starting in the first week after birth. The program runs for three months and costs $2,200. It is available separately from the standard DPC membership.
Yes, Dr. Malasa Kahn holds board certification in Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine through the NABBLM. She provides breastfeeding and lactation support as part of her clinical practice. New mothers can access this support through the 4th Trimester Program or as part of their DPC membership.
Yes, Dr. Malasa Kahn holds two board certifications. She is board certified in Family Medicine and board certified in Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine through the NABBLM. She completed her residency training at Brown University's Department of Family Medicine.
O. from Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Brown University's Department of Family Medicine. She also holds a Master of Science in Health Care Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon.
Yes, Dr. Malasa Kahn practices osteopathic manipulation as part of her clinical toolkit. She integrates it alongside coaching and counseling strategies to help patients feel informed and active in their health.
Dr. Malasa Kahn sees patients of all ages, from infants six months and older through adults. She works especially well with new mothers, families navigating chronic conditions, and patients who prefer a functional and trauma-informed approach to primary care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026