OUR DOCTORS

Dr. Mala Freeman-Kwaku, a board certified obstetrician/gynecologist was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia.

After completing her undergraduate degree and her medical training from the University of Virginia, she finished her residency at Georgetown University. Dr. Freeman-Kwaku was recruited by Arboretum Obstetrics and Gynecology after completing her residency program and has served as a staff physician since August 2002.

In addition, Dr. Freeman-Kwaku has incorporated bariatric medicine into her practice assisting women with their weight loss goals.

Dr. Octavia Cannon, a board certified obstetrician / gynecologist is a native of East Lansing, Michigan.

She completed her undergraduate degree with honors from Johnson C. Smith University here in Charlotte, N.C. She completed her medical training at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Miami, FL. Dr. Cannon returned to Michigan to complete her residency training at St. John/Detroit Riverview Hospital and Hutzel Hospital.

Dr. Cannon decided to return to Charlotte in 1999 after completing her residency. She served as the Director of Women's Health at Gaston County Health Department for 6 years. She now looks forward to serving patients in the private sector as a physician and health educator.