Dr. Ma received his medical degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH. He furthered his training with a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, where he served as chief fellow from 2018 to 2019.

Dr. Ma is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Thoracic Society, and the American College of Chest Physicians. He has contributed articles to research publications discussing thoracic, pulmonary, and internal medicine. He has given a number of presentations at conferences around the country.