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Office
3401 Civic Center Blvd
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia - Adolescent Med
Philadelphia, PA 19104Phone+1 215-590-6864Fax+1 215-590-4708
Summary
- Dr. Aletha Akers, MD is an obstetrician/gynecologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is currently licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Michigan. She is affiliated with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and is an Assistant Professor at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Education & Training
- University of MichiganResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2000 - 2004
- Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 2000
Certifications & Licensure
- PA State Medical License 2006 - 2024
- NC State Medical License 2004 - 2017
- MI State Medical License 2000 - 2004
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 17 citationsWhat's Known and What's Next: Contraceptive Counseling and Support for Adolescents and Young Adult WomenAndrea J. Hoopes, C. Alix Timko, Aletha Y. Akers
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2021-08-01 - 180 citations"It just happens": a qualitative study exploring low-income women's perspectives on pregnancy intention and planning.Sonya Borrero, Cara Nikolajski, Julia R. Steinberg, Lori Freedman, Aletha Y. Akers
Contraception. 2015-02-01 - 61 citationsRace and reproductive coercion: a qualitative assessment.Cara Nikolajski, Elizabeth Miller, Heather L. McCauley, Aletha Y. Akers, Eleanor Bimla Schwarz
Women's Health Issues. 2015-05-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow