The 20 Best Hysterectomy Doctors in District of Columbia, US

Dr. Novak is a graduate of SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. He completed his residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. Following his residency training, he served in the U.S. Army for four years as an OB/GYN prior to pursuing his fellowship training. He completed fellowship training in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. During his fellowship, he researched the impact of prematurity and intrauterine infection on perinatal brain injury, as well as the evaluation and management of placenta accreta spectrum disorders. Dr. Novak is currently an Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM). Dr. Novak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hysterectomy. His top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Gestational Diabetes, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, and Hysterectomy.

Dr. Gruber sees patients Monday thru Friday in Building D, Level 4. Dr. Daniel Gruber earned a Bachelor of Science at the University of California, Irvine, and was commissioned into the Air Force. After serving as an officer in an aircraft maintenance squadron at Offutt AFB, NE and simultaneously earning a Masters of Science degree he completed his medical degree at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He then finished OB/GYN residency at David Grant Medical Center at Travis AFB in Northern California. Dr. Gruber then was a general OB/GYN in Birburg, Germany and at Joint Base Andrews, MD. His next accomplishment was completing a fellowship in Female Pelvic Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Urogynecology) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He stayed there for the next 9 years serving in multiple roles, including Division Director for Urogynecology, Assistant Department Chief for OB/GYN, Fellowship Director, creating numerous surgical videos and publications. All while having the highest clinic and surgical volume in the Urogynecology Division. After serving 22 years active duty, he retired as a Colonel. Dr. Gruber is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and serves in several roles for the American Urogynecologic Society and Society of Gynecologic Surgeons. He is also an Associate Professor at the Uniformed Services University and an Assistant Professor for Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Gruber is currently Medical Director of Urogynecology at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Gruber is highly skilled in all office-based procedures and all minimally invasive surgical techniques. Videos What Women Need to Know about Urogynecological Treatment. Dr. Gruber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hysterectomy. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Orgasmic Dysfunction in Women, Hysterectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Mildred R. Chernofsky is a gynecologic oncologist at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an associate professor in obstetrics and gynecology at George Washington University School of Medicine and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). She practices out of the Sibley Center for Gynecologic Oncology and Advanced Pelvic Surgery. Dr. Chernofsky is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and George Washington University Hospital. With a focus on gynecology and obstetrics, Dr. Chernofsky has an expertise in advanced laparoscopy, gestational trophoblastic disease and robotic surgery. Dr. Chernofsky earned her medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. She completed a general internship and a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the National Naval Medical Center of San Diego, as well as a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center. Dr. Chernofsky was named a Top Doctor in the Washington D.C. and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly in 2012 and 2014. She was also named a Top Doctor in the D.C. region by Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Chernofsky is also a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Chernofsky has clinical interests in uterine, ovarian, cervical and vulvar cancers, as well as genital dysplasia. She has contributed to numerous clinical trials in her position as a principal investigator for Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG), as well as various publications and presentations. Dr. Chernofsky also participates in patient educational forums both locally and those sponsored by the Foundation for Women’s Cancer. Dr. Chernofsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hysterectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, and Hysterectomy.

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

Dr. James Robey is a Johns Hopkins surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive procedures. He has provided surgical services to Washington-area residents for over 30 years. He takes pride in providing a customized approach to care to ensure the best possible outcome. Dr. Robey is consistently recognized as a top doctor in the region by Bethesda Magazine and Washingtonian. Selected Publications “Relationship between tumor necrosis factor, eicosanoids and platelet activating factor as mediators of endotoxin-induced shock in mice.” Adam K. Myers, James W. Robey.British Journal of Pharmacology. (1990) 99, 499-502. “Ruptured, infected popliteal artery aneurysm, a case report.” James W. Robey, et al. Vascular Surgery. 1998. Dr. Robey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hysterectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Homa Ahmadzia is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ahmadzia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hysterectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Preeclampsia, Placenta Previa, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Anemia, and Hysterectomy.

Charelle Carter is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hysterectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Hysterectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

Mejebi Mayor is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mayor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hysterectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Zoon Vulvitis, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Hysterectomy.

Jaclyn M Phillips is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. M Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hysterectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Premature Infant, Gestational Diabetes, Preeclampsia, and Hysterectomy.

Jennifer Ayscue is a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ayscue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hysterectomy. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

James Simon is a Reproductive Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Simon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hysterectomy. His top areas of expertise are Menopause, Menorrhagia, Uterine Fibroids, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Hysterectomy.

Robert Gutman is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gutman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hysterectomy. His top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Hysterectomy, and Endoscopy.

Vadim Morozov is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Morozov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hysterectomy. His top areas of expertise are Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids, Angiomyoma, Hysterectomy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Cheryl Iglesia is a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Iglesia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hysterectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Lichen Sclerosus, Hysterectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Alexis Dieter is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Dieter has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hysterectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Hysterectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

James Robinson is a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hysterectomy. His top areas of expertise are Solitary Fibrous Tumor, Carney Complex, Intestinal Leiomyoma, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy.

Jill Finkelstein is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Finkelstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hysterectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Hysterectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Finkelstein is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Sokol is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sokol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hysterectomy. His top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Hysterectomy, and Endoscopy.

Shari Lawson is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lawson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hysterectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy, Hysterectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Charlotte Gamble is a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gamble is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hysterectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy.