Maria Canter is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist and a Urologist in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Canter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Female Genital Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, and Rectocele.

Deborah Bowers is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Bowers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Female Genital Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Menopause, Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Bowers is currently accepting new patients.

Arshad Sheikh is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Female Genital Sores. His top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Vaginal Cysts, Oophorectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy. Dr. Sheikh is currently accepting new patients.

Evelyn Felluca is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Felluca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Female Genital Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Ovarian Remnant Syndrome, Vulvovaginitis, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Salpingo-Oophorectomy. Dr. Felluca is currently accepting new patients.

Anita Silva is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Silva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Female Genital Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Vulvovaginitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Menorrhagia, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Silva is currently accepting new patients.

Alfreda Jones is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Female Genital Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Amenorrhea, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

Bhavisha Menezes is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Menezes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Female Genital Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Female Genital Sores, Vitiligo, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Menezes is currently accepting new patients.

Geannie Bennett is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Female Genital Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Mosaicism, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Bennett is currently accepting new patients.

Carolyn Garcia is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Herndon, Virginia. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Female Genital Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Endometritis. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Levav is Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology. After completing her education at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA, Dr. Levav pursued her residency in Ob-Gyn at the Medical Center of Delaware. Notably, she was recognized as the best Resident Instructor during her time there. Dr. Levav’s contributions to the medical field are evident through her published research in the American Journal of Gerontology and the American Journal of Perinatology – where she has showcased her expertise, presenting research on the management of cervical dysplasia and abnormal Paps.Prior to joining Women’s Health Specialists in Maryland, Dr. Levav practiced in New York for 6 years. Her diverse background, which includes counseling and mentoring teenagers, has fostered a special interest in addressing the unique health concerns of young women. Furthermore, her extensive experience as a health and fitness instructor, coupled with her research in diabetes and nutrition, significantly informs her compassionate approach to caring for women’s health issues. She has a particular focus on contraception, abnormal Paps, abnormal bleeding, and menopausal issues.With her wealth of experience and warm demeanor, Dr. Levav is truly an invaluable asset to Women’s Health Specialists. She consistently upholds a genuine commitment to providing expert care that precisely meets the individual needs of her patients. Dr. Levav is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Female Genital Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Human Papillomavirus Infection, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Female Genital Sores, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Annemarie Spooner is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Spooner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Female Genital Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginismus, Female Genital Sores, Vulvovaginitis, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Spooner is currently accepting new patients.

Anna Le is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Le is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Female Genital Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Vaginismus, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

Camilla Hersh is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Leesburg, Virginia. Dr. Hersh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Female Genital Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Vitiligo, Female Genital Sores, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Hersh is currently accepting new patients.

Edward Tanner, M.D., is a professor of gynecologic oncology in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and the medical director for women’s health in the Johns Hopkins National Capital Region. Dr. Tanner is an internationally recognized expert in gynecologic surgery and is known for his surgical skills, compassionate bedside manner, leadership and teaching abilities. Dr. Tanner’s clinical interests include surgical management of advanced gynecologic cancers, including radical debulking surgery for ovarian cancer, as well as minimally invasive surgery for early-stage female cancers. He is particularly focused on developing innovative techniques that reduce complications and speed recovery time. His research interests include sentinel lymph node mapping in endometrial and cervical cancers, exploring ways to reduce complications for patients having surgery for advanced ovarian cancer, robotic single-site surgery and identifying new treatments for patients with uterine sarcoma. He has authored more than 80 articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and has lectured nationally and internationally on sentinel lymph node techniques, uterine sarcoma and surgical innovations for gynecologic cancer. He is the chapter author of “Surgery for Endometrial Cancer” in Telinde’s Operative Gynecology, the definitive textbook for gynecologic surgery techniques in the United States. Dr. Tanner is a member of the NRG Corpus Committee, which develops clinical trials for uterine cancer on behalf of the National Cancer Institute. A Maryland native, Dr. Tanner received his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham before returning to Baltimore to complete his residency in gynecology and obstetrics at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He completed a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he was among the first fellows to complete an extensive training program in robotic surgery for gynecologic cancers. Dr. Tanner has served as a faculty member at The Johns Hopkins Hospital as well as the Marcia Stenn Professor and chief of gynecologic oncology at Northwestern University in Chicago. Having served as the gynecologic oncology fellowship program director at both The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Dr. Tanner taught the next generation of gynecologic surgeons and health care leaders. Dr. Tanner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Female Genital Sores. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Hernia Surgery, and Oophorectomy.

Dr. Zarina Hussain, MD is a top-rated, board-certified gynecologist with more than 17 years of experience in diagnosing and treating women of all ages. At Advantia’s new, state-of-the-art facilities, Dr. Hussain provides comprehensive, leading-edge gynecological care for women from pre-conception nutritional counseling to managing menopause symptoms and performing hysterectomies.Praised by patients for her empathy, knowledge and willingness to listen, Dr. Hussain has extensive expertise in all aspects of women’s healthcare. The vast number of services she provides include: well-woman exams, adolescent gynecology exams, birth control consultation and services – including IUD placement and removal — postpartum care, cancer screening, treatment of endometriosis, STD testing and treatment, and osteoporosis screening and treatment. She is also skilled and immensely respected in providing several minimally-invasive procedures, which can conveniently be performed at Advantia’s onsite surgical center. These procedures include: colposcopy, laparoscopic surgery, and hysteroscopy.Dr. Hussain earned her medical degree at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and completed her residency at the prestigious Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University and University Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. She served as Chief Resident during her final year.Additionally, Dr. Hussain is a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Female Genital Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Vulvovaginitis, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Thao Nguyen is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Female Genital Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Rectocele, and Stress Urinary Incontinence.

Dr. Staples sees patients Monday thru Friday in Building D, Level 4. Dr. Jeanine Staples is a fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologist with the Sibley Center for Gynecologic Oncology and Advanced Pelvic Surgery. She is trained in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques. She has a special interest in the surgical management of gynecologic malignancies and preinvasive diseases of the vulva, vagina and cervix in addition to complex benign gynecologic diseases. She holds a masters degree in public health and her areas of research interest include screening and prevention of gynecologic malignancies as well as disparities in outcomes of women with gynecologic cancers. Dr. Staples is passionate about reducing disparities in gynecologic cancers through community engagement and education. Dr. Staples has given national presentations and lectures on these topics and is published in the field. She is also passionate about HPV vaccination and serves as a member of the Cancer Action Coalition of Virginia's HPV Taskforce Committee. Videos The Importance of Good Gynecologic Health Selected Publications Staples JN, Duska L. Cancer Screening and Prevention Highlights in Gynecologic Cancer. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 2019 Mar;46(1):19-36. PMID: 30683264 Staples JN, Lester J, Li A, Walsh C, Cass I, Karlan BY, Bresee C, Rimel BJ. Language as a barrier to cancer clinical trial accrual: assessing consenting team knowledge and practices for cancer clinical trial consent among low English fluency patients. Applied Cancer Research 2018; 38:14 Staples JN, Peres LC, Camacho TF, Alberg AJ, Bandera EV, Barnoltz-Sloan J, Bondy ML, Crote ML, Funkhouser E, Moorman PG, Peters ES, Schwartz AG, Terry PD, Schildkraut JM. Cardiovascular co-morbidities and risk of ovarian carcinoma among African-American women in the African American Cancer Epidemiology Study (AACES). Gynecologic Oncology 2020 Jul; 158: 123-129. PMID: 32362566 Staples JN, Wong MS, Rimel BJ. An Educational Intervention to Improve HPV and Cervical Cancer Knowledge Among African American College Students. Gynecologic Oncology 2018; 149(1):101-105. PMID: 29605043 Patel S, Staples JN, Garcia C, Chatfield L, Ferriss JS, Duska LR. Are minority women less likely to participate in clinical trials? Gynecologic Oncology 2020 May; 157(2):323-328. PMID: 32253046 Lectures & Presentations Racial disparities in surgical outcomes of patients undergoing debulking surgery for ovarian cancer, Oral Presentation, Grand Rounds, University of Virginia Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Charlottesville, VA, 6/3/20. Dr. Staples is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Female Genital Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Ovarian Cysts, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, and Hysterectomy.

Dr. Nichole A. Pardo is an obstetrician and gynecologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. She practices out of Foxhall Ob/Gyn Associates, located in Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Building A in Washington, D.C. Dr. Pardo has an expertise in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery in addition to general obstetrics, gynecology and women's health. Dr. Pardo earned a Master of Arts in Medical Sciences degree and medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where she earned a health professions scholarship from the United States Army. Dr. Pardo went on to serve in the United States Army for nine years, during which time she was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Upon returning to Washington, D.C., Dr. Pardo worked as an attending obstetrician and gynecologist at the National Naval Medical Center and Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where she served as the chief of gynecology and was engaged in the residency-training program. Dr. Pardo is a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Pardo has been named a Top M.D. by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine. Dr. Pardo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Female Genital Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Vulvodynia, Cervical Polyps, Female Genital Sores, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Scott A. Osmun is an obstetrician and gynecologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Bloom OB/Gyn in Washington, D.C. Dr. Osmun has an expertise in high-risk obstetrical care, contraceptive management, preconception counseling, infertility, menopause, gynecologic disorders and preventive medicine. Dr. Osmun earned his undergraduate degree from The College of William and Mary and his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Osmun was also selected to participate in a public health program through the George Washington University School of Public Medicine, where he served as the junior fellow vice-chair and chair to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Osmun is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Osmun has been named Most Compassionate Doctor by the American Registry. Dr. Osmun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Female Genital Sores. His top areas of expertise are Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Susan B. Hurson is an obstetrician and gynecologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. She has a private practice in Washington, D.C. Prior to earning her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Hurson worked at Bellevue Hospital and the Investigational Drug Branch of the National Cancer Institute. She went on to complete a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Hurson is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, as well as a member of the Medical Society of the District of Columbia and the Institute for Functional Medicine. She has been repeatedly named a Top M.D. by Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Hurson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Female Genital Sores. Her top areas of expertise are Lichen Sclerosus, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, and Frequent or Urgent Urination.