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    MediFind found 509 specialists near Laurel, MD

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      Bradford A. Kleinman
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Advantia Health - Ob Gyn Associates

      10750 Columbia Pike, Ste 700, 
      Silver Spring, MD 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Bradford Kleinman is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Kleinman is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Angiomyoma, and Uterine Fibroids. Dr. Kleinman is currently accepting new patients.

      Juliette A. Prust
      Expertise in
      20
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      20
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Advantia Health - Ob Gyn Associates

      10750 Columbia Pike, Ste 700, 
      Silver Spring, MD 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Juliette Prust, MD, FACOG is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing at Ob-Gyn Associates of Silver Spring, an Advantia Health practice. Dr. Prust cares for women of all ages and life stages. Her office is located in Beltsville, MD. Her services include pregnancy care, high-risk pregnancy care, infertility evaluation, testing and treatment, genetic counseling, gynecology, birth control, long-term birth control such as IUDs, contraception counseling, minimally invasive gynecological surgery (MIGS), LGBTQ care, and menopause care. Dr. Juliette Prust is a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner. Dr. Juliette Prust is accepting new patients. Dr. Prust is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Nabothian Cyst, Ovarian Cysts, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Angiomyoma, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Carolyn A. Morales
      Expertise in
      11
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      11
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Advantia Health - Ob Gyn Associates

      10750 Columbia Pike, Ste 700, 
      Silver Spring, MD 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Carolyn Morales is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Morales is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Angiomyoma, and Uterine Fibroids. Dr. Morales is currently accepting new patients.

      Sweta R. Patel
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Advantia Health - Ob Gyn Associates

      10750 Columbia Pike, Ste 700, 
      Silver Spring, MD 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Sweta Patel is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cysts, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Karen C. Wang
      Expertise in
      2
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      2
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Howard County Medical Pavilion

      Columbia, MD 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Karen Wang, M.D., is a fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon whose primary clinical focus is on the surgical management of benign gynecologic conditions, including abnormal bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic pain and office procedures. She is the division director of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery for Johns Hopkins as well as associate fellowship director. Her research interests include quality and safety, surgical outcomes and surgical training. In her previous role, Dr. Wang was the associate director and fellowship director of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She has a passion for patient-centered care and treats patients as if they are family. She believes that innovative gynecologic surgical procedures can help women get their lives back with shorter and less painful recovery times. Dr. Wang is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Uterine Fibroids, Adenomyosis, Angiomyoma, Hysterectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Margot E. Watson
      Expertise in
      2
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      2
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Howard County Medical Pavilion

      Columbia, MD 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      "Margot Watson, M.D., a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the College of Wooster, attended the University of Maryland Medical School and performed her OB/GYN residency at the University of Vermont. She joined Signature OB/GYN in 1991. She has specialized training in laparoscopic surgery and has volunteered her medical services to needy patients in Baltimore City, New Mexico, South America, Pakistan and Nepal. Dr. Watson currently serves as Department Vice-Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Dr. Watson has expertise in all aspects of gynecologic care, including but not limited to abnormal pap smear and cervical dysplasia contraception to birth control with Nexplanon and IUDs, which are available in the office. Dr. Watson was voted a ""Top Doc"" in the 2018 edition of Baltimore Magazine. Videos Hysterectomy Menopause Endometriosis Fibroids". Dr. Watson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Female Genital Sores, and Vitiligo.

      Jennifer Fundora
      Expertise in
      1
      conditions
      Expertise in
      1
      conditions

      Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

      5755 Cedar Lane, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Jennifer Fundora is a neonatologist at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. She specializes in diagnosing and treating premature babies or newborns with high-risk or complex health conditions. She has a specialized interest in neonatal intestinal injury as well as nutrition, feeding and growth. Dr. Fundora graduated from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. She then completed a residency in pediatrics and later a fellowship in neonatology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Fundora is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Premature Infant, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, and Gastroschisis.

      Expertise in
      21
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      21
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Privia Medical Group, LLC

      9470 Annapolis Rd, Suite 309, 
      Lanham, MD 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ji Paik is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Lanham, Maryland. Dr. Paik is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Zoon Vulvitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Menopause, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Paik is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
      18
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      18
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Privia Medical Group, LLC

      9470 Annapolis Rd, Suite 309, 
      Lanham, MD 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amy Porter is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Lanham, Maryland. Dr. Porter is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Porter is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
      12
      conditions
      Neonatology
      Expertise in
      12
      conditions
      Neonatology

      Maryland Perinatal Associates

      Fulton, MD 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Donna Raval is a Neonatologist in Fulton, Maryland. Dr. Raval is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Placental Insufficiency, Polyhydramnios, and Methimazole Antenatal Exposure.

      Expertise in
      10
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      10
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      9470 Annapolis Rd, Suite 316, 
      Lanham, MD 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Elliece Smith is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Lanham, Maryland. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Yeast Infection, Thrush, Vulvovaginitis, Menopause, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Maryland Perinatal Associates

      Columbia, MD 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Petersen is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Petersen is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Placental Insufficiency, Gestational Diabetes, Methimazole Antenatal Exposure, and Premature Infant.

      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

      ABC Cardiology Consultants Herman Gist MD P.C.

      106 Irving St NW, 
      Washington, DC 
       (14.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Katherine Grantz is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Grantz is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Gestational Diabetes, Macrosomia, and Preeclampsia.

      Expertise in
      5
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      5
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Luminis Health Medical Group LLC

      4175 N Hanson Ct Ste 201, 
      Bowie, MD 
       (13.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Yong Zheng is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Bowie, Maryland. Dr. Zheng is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, and Frequent or Urgent Urination.

      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Mercy Personal Physicians At Glen Burnie

      7927 Ritchie Hwy, 
      Glen Burnie, MD 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Ellerkmann is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Ellerkmann is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Rectocele, and Urinary Incontinence.

      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      Neonatology
      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      Neonatology
      111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (14.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      An Massaro is a Neonatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Massaro is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothermia, Premature Infant, Asphyxia Neonatorum, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

      Expertise in
      1
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      1
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      8945 Guilford Rd, Suite 100, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cescili Hopkins is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Hopkins is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Salpingo-Oophorectomy and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

      Marvin P. Davis
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Capital Womens Care

      7625 Maple Lawn Boulevard, Midtown Medical Building, Suite 1, Midtown Medical Building, Suite 1, 
      Fulton, MD 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Davis delivers babies exclusively at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. His top areas of expertise are Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Menopause, Zoon Vulvitis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Imelda C. Udo
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology | Hospital Medicine
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology | Hospital Medicine

      Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

      Columbia, MD 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Udo delivers babies exclusively at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Lichen Sclerosus, and Rectocele.

      Melinda E. Afzal
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Howard County Medical Pavilion

      10710 Charter Drive, Suite 200, Suite 200, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Melinda Afzal, D.O., practices obstetrics and gynecology at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Howard County. She received her doctor of osteopathy degree from The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia, and completed her residency training at St. Luke’s University Health Network in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Afzal delivers babies exclusively at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Videos Caring for the CommunityMeet Dr. Melinda Afzal. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts and Vaginal Dryness.

      Andrea Kwong
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Howard County Medical Pavilion

      10710 Charter Drive, Suite 200, Suite 200, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Andrea Kwong, M.D., practices obstetrics and gynecology at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Howard County. Dr. Kwong takes care of obstetric and gynecologic patients and does deliveries and surgeries exclusively at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. She received her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C., and completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. She is fluent in Spanish. Her top areas of expertise are Menorrhagia, Vaginal Cysts, and Vaginal Dryness.

      Brian Wildey
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Johns Hopkins Health Care Center - Odenton

      Odenton, MD 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brian Wildey, M.D., is a gynecologist and obstetrician practicing in Baltimore and Odenton, Maryland. He provides a full spectrum of general gynecology and obstetrics care for patients of all ages, whether their needs be contraception, obstetrical care, minimally invasive surgery or health maintenance. Dr. Wildey is an assistant professor in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine’s Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. He attended medical school at the University of New Mexico and began a residency in gynecology and obstetrics at the Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed a residency at the University of Texas Houston McGovern Medical School after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005. Before joining the Johns Hopkins medical school faculty, Dr. Wildey practiced in Grand Forks, North Dakota, for over 13 years, serving the people of North Dakota, western Minnesota, the Grand Forks Air Force Base and the Spirit Lake Tribe area. He also was an assistant professor in the obstetrics and gynecology department at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. An avid learner, Dr. Wildey finds joy and fulfillment learning from his patients and students each and every day. Selected Publications Angela L. Lang, Lindsay C. Turner, Kristen M. Voegtline, Sarah B. Olson, Brian Wildey, Victoria L. Handa. Impact of COVID-19 on Gynecological and Obstetric Services at Two Large Health Systems. 2021. (MS Submitted) Abdeelrahman AlAshqar, Brian Wildey, Golsa Yazdy, Metin E. Goktepe, Gokhan S. Kilic, Mostafa A. Borahay. 2021. Predictors of same-day discharge after minimally invasive hysterectomy for benign indication. IJGO 2021 IJD-D-21-01123R1. His top areas of expertise are Vulvar Cancer, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Solitary Fibrous Tumor, and Carney Complex.

      Veronika A. Levin
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

      5755 Cedar Lane, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian, Spanish

      Veronika Levin, M.D., is an obstetrician and gynecologist at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. Dr. Levin delivers babies exclusively at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Dr. Levin attended The George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed her residency at Reading Hospital in Pennsylvania. Prior to this, she earned her undergraduate degree from University of Maryland, College Park. When she is not providing excellent care to her patients, Dr. Levin enjoys spending time with her friends and family – especially her son and husband. She likes to stay active; always finding time for dancing and playing sports. Her top area of expertise is Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods.

      Meredith D. Kapner
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Advantia Health - Ob Gyn Associates

      10750 Columbia Pike, Ste 700, 
      Silver Spring, MD 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Meredith Kapner, MD, FACOG is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing at Ob-Gyn Associates of Silver Spring, an Advantia Health practice. Dr. Kapner cares for women of all ages and life stages. Her office is located in Beltsville, MD. Her services include pregnancy care, high-risk pregnancy care, infertility evaluation, testing and treatment, genetic counseling, gynecology, birth control, long-term birth control such as IUDs, contraception counseling and minimally invasive gynecological surgery (MIGS). Dr. Meredith Kapner is accepting new patients. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Ovarian Cysts, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Shrutika Vasudeva
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      0
      conditions
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Advantia Health - Ob Gyn Associates

      10750 Columbia Pike, Ste 700, 
      Silver Spring, MD 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Shrutika Vasudeva, MD, FACOG is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing at Ob-Gyn Associates of Silver Spring, an Advantia Health practice. Dr. Vasudeva cares for women of all ages and life stages. Her office is located in Silver Spring, MD. Her services include pregnancy care, high-risk pregnancy care, infertility evaluation, testing and treatment, genetic counseling, gynecology, birth control, long-term birth control such as IUDs, and contraception counseling. Dr. Shrutika Vasudeva is accepting new patients.In her spare time, Dr. Vasudeva is an avid world traveler and is constantly planning her next adventure while on her current one. She enjoys staying active through hiking, rowing and attending fitness classes. As a lifelong Canadian, she is a passionate Toronto sports fan and can usually be found cheering on her beloved Canadian sports teams. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Mittelschmerz, Painful Menstrual Periods, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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      What is an OB-GYN? 

      An obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) is a doctor specializing in the reproductive health, pregnancy, and childbirth of individuals assigned female at birth. Obstetricians focus on care during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, while gynecologists manage conditions affecting the female reproductive system, like menstrual disorders or infections. Most OB-GYNs are trained in both fields, which allows them to handle a wide range of health needs. Gynecologists who are not also obstetricians do not deliver babies, while OB-GYNs typically provide this service. 

      What are the different types of OB-GYNs?      

      OB-GYNs can specialize in various areas, depending on their training and focus: 

      • General OB-GYNs: Provide comprehensive reproductive health care, including routine exams, contraception, and pregnancy care. 
      • Gynecologic Oncologists: Specialize in diagnosing and treating cancers of the female reproductive system. 

      How often should I visit an OB-GYN? 

      The frequency of visits depends on your health and circumstances

      • Individuals who are not pregnant: Should visit an OB-GYN once a year for preventive care, including pelvic exams and screenings. 
      • Pregnant individuals: Typically have monthly visits during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy, biweekly visits from weeks 28 to 36, and weekly visits from week 36 until delivery. 

      Your doctor might recommend more frequent visits if you have a high-risk condition. 

      What age should an individual start seeing an OB-GYN?     

      People assigned female at birth should schedule their first visit to an OB-GYN between the ages of 13 and 15. This initial visit is often a conversation about health, development, and any questions or concerns. Pap smear screenings for cervical cancer generally begin at age 21, although earlier screenings may be recommended based on individual health needs, such as having a family history of cervical cancer. 

      Can OB-GYNs perform surgeries?    

      Yes, OB-GYNs are trained surgeons capable of performing a wide range of procedures. Common surgeries include cesarean sections (C-sections), hysterectomies, laparoscopic surgeries for conditions like endometriosis, and removal of ovarian cysts. They also perform minimally invasive procedures like dilation and curettage (D&C) or tubal ligation for sterilization. Some OB-GYNs focus heavily on surgical care, depending on their specialization or patient needs. 

      When should I see an OBGYN near Laurel, MD?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a OBGYN near Laurel, MD?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank OBGYNs near Laurel, MD?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by OBGYNs near Laurel, MD?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a OBGYN in Laurel?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the OBGYN search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different OBGYN?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a OBGYN near Laurel, MD?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my OBGYN?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my OBGYN may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female OBGYNs near Laurel, MD?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the OBGYN search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a OBGYN that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the OBGYN search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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