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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Human Papillomavirus Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Human Papillomavirus Infection, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Female Genital Sores, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Clint Allen is an Otolaryngologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Allen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Human Papillomavirus Infection. His top areas of expertise are Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Hearing Loss, Human Papillomavirus Infection, and Endoscopy.

Nyall London has a unique clinical practice focused on the care of patients with sinonasal and skull base cancers. As one of the few surgeons trained in both head and neck cancer surgery, as well as rhinology and skull base surgery, he offers patients comprehensive sinonasal tumor surgical care, including open and endoscopic approaches as well as neck dissection surgery. Dr. London has developed notable patient education events about the multidisciplinary and long-term care of patients with sinonasal malignancies. Additionally, he is an innovator of clinical trials for these rare tumors, with open clinical trial options available and multiple others in development. Internationally recognized for his expertise in the care of patients with sinonasal and skull base cancers, Dr. London was an associate editor for the first international consensus statement on sinonasal tumors, and was appointed president of the International Network for Sinonasal Cancer Research (2024–26). He directs a research laboratory at the National Cancer Institute/National Institutes of Health focused on therapeutic advances and mechanisms of sinonasal tumorigenesis. Dr. London has published more than 130 peer-reviewed research articles, reviews and book chapters, including co-first author publications in Nature, Nature Medicine, Science Translational Medicine and Nature Cell Biology. He earned his medical and doctoral degrees from the University of Utah, and completed his residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at Johns Hopkins. He also accomplished a fellowship in open and endoscopic head and neck and skull base surgery at The Ohio State University, under the direction of Dr. Ricardo Carrau. Dr. London is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Human Papillomavirus Infection. His top areas of expertise are Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, Teratocarcinosarcoma, Endoscopy, and Craniectomy.

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 Human Papillomavirus Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Lichen Sclerosus, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, and Frequent or Urgent Urination.

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 Human Papillomavirus Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Ovarian Cysts, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, and Hysterectomy.

Dr. Diane Snyder is a Board Certified Ob/Gyn with a Focused Practice in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.During medical school, she was debating between pediatrics and Ob/Gyn and for a variety of reasons chose Ob/Gyn. During her residency training, she was introduced to the sub-specialty of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) by one of her attending physicians and knew it was an area she wanted to pursue. During her last year of residency, she did an elective rotation at Boston Children’s Hospital which really introduced her to the field. She ended up not doing a fellowship and started to slowly incorporate younger patients into her practice.Once Dr. Snyder stopped practicing Obstetrics in 2002, she was able to focus more on this age group. She started giving lectures to pediatric groups as well as in middle and high schools.Joining the North American Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG) has been most helpful with monthly journals, international listserve, and annual National conferences. This is a group of many specialties that focuses on delivering medical care to pediatric and adolescent females.PAG covers many medical and gynecologic conditions and some diagnoses that can be devastating to a young patient (Premature ovarian insufficiency or Mullerian anomalies), and Dr. Snyder finds it extremely gratifying to be a part of the care journey for these patients.Helping young women manage their contraceptive choices, feel positive about their sexuality, and improve their menstrual disorders are but a few of the things she loves about pediatric and adolescent gynecology. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Human Papillomavirus Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Gonorrhea, Painful Menstrual Periods, Vaginismus, Vaginal Cysts, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Lauren B. Messinger is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. She practices Gynecology in Bethesda, MD with privileges at Sibley Memorial Hospital. She also practices Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mary’s Center. Dr. Messinger has expertise in adolescent gynecology, general obstetrics and gynecology, and menopause. Dr. Messinger earned her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Messinger is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Messinger conducted research at the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute from 2006 to 2008. She has contributed to various publications on topics such as in vitro fertilization and tubal anastomosis for women after tubal ligation. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-messinger-22667b35. Dr. Messinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Human Papillomavirus Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Amenorrhea, Gestational Diabetes, Genital Warts, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Margaret Alexander is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Human Papillomavirus Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Hysterectomy.

Ellen Zhang is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Human Papillomavirus Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Amenorrhea, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Constance J. Bohon is a gynecologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. She practices out of Capital Women’s Care in Washington, D.C. Dr. Bohon earned her medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine, where she went on to complete a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Bohon is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Bohon has been named a Top Doctor by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine. Dr. Bohon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Human Papillomavirus Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vitiligo, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Human Papillomavirus Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Vulvodynia, Cervical Polyps, Female Genital Sores, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Beckerman practices out of Foxhall OB/Gyn Associates, located in Sibley Memorial Hospital's Building A in Washington, D.C. Dr. Beckerman was the former Chairman of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Beckerman's general expertise is in obstetrics, with clinical interests in cancer prevention, minimally invasive surgery and general women's health care. Dr. Beckerman earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1981. He earned his Masters in Physiology at Georgetown University in 1982, where he also earned his medical degree in 1986. Dr. Beckerman completed his internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at George Washington University Hospital in 1990. Dr. Beckerman is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He was named a Top M.D. by Consumers' Checkbook and Most Compassionate Doctor by the American Registry. Videos 2015 Clinical Collaboration and Teamwork Award - Richard Beckerman, M.D., Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Beckerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Human Papillomavirus Infection. His top areas of expertise are Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Zoon Vulvitis, Hydrocele, Amenorrhea, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Kathleen Bren is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Human Papillomavirus Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Amenorrhea, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Cervical Polyps, Hydrocele, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Tara S. Abraham is an obstetrician and gynecologist. Dr. Abraham has clinical interests in high-risk obstetrics, minimally invasive surgery and preventive health care for women. Dr. Abraham earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Chicago and her medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Baystate Medical Center of Tufts University, where she served as a clinical instructor for the School of Medicine from 2011 to 2015. Dr. Abraham also studied epidemiology of infectious diseases at Yale University, where she earned her Masters of Public Health degree. Dr. Abraham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Human Papillomavirus Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Amenorrhea, Endometrial Polyps, Menopause, 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Human Papillomavirus Infection. 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. Shannon B. Green 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. Green works in all areas of obstetrics and gynecology, including preventative women’s health and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Green earned her undergraduate and medical degrees from Georgetown University. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Green is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, as well as a member of the Medical Alumni Board and on the Board of Governors at Georgetown University. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-green-8104bb2a/. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Human Papillomavirus Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Zoon Vulvitis, Amenorrhea, Vitiligo, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Lynne J. Lightfoote 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. Lightfoote has expertise in high risk obstetrical care, as well as the treatment of menstrual disorders, fibroids, endometriosis and pelvic pain. Dr. Lightfoote earned her undergraduate degree from Wellesley College and her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Albert Einstein Medical Center, where she received awards for her professional and clinical excellence in ambulatory women’s health care. Dr. Lightfoote is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage More Women Waiting Longer to Have Children, NBC 4 Washington (07/18/2017). Dr. Lightfoote is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Human Papillomavirus Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Amenorrhea, Solitary Fibrous Tumor, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Malcolm M. Desouza is an OBGYN affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. He has a private practice in Washington, D.C. Dr. Desouza earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School. He completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Desouza is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Desouza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Human Papillomavirus Infection. His top area of expertise is Human Papillomavirus Infection.

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

Melissa Merideth is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Merideth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Human Papillomavirus Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Human Papillomavirus Infection, Amenorrhea, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, and Menorrhagia.