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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD.
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Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Silver Spring, MD specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from Coimbatore Medical College in 2002 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.
2415 Musgrove Road Suite 209
Silver Spring, MD 20904
18101 Prince Philip Drive Suite 5100
Olney, MD 20832
501 North Frederick Avenue Suite 202
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Cesarean Section (C-Section)
A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.
C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.
C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.
C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.
Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:
Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:
Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.
Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)
A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.
There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:
It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.
Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.
A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.
Pessary
A pessary is a device that is inserted into the vagina to relieve symptoms associated with mild to moderate pelvic organ prolapse, a condition in which the womb, bladder, or rectum bulges into the vaginal canal. This device is made of either rubber or plastic and is a safe, nonsurgical way to provide support for prolapsed organs.
Pessaries come in different shapes and sizes, and finding the right one can take some trial and error. Before a pessary fitting, patients will be examined and evaluated based on prolapse-related symptoms they may be experiencing, which may include discomfort, urine leakage when sneezing or coughing, and trouble keeping tampons in.
The following tips can help guide the process of finding the right fit:
The device should be kept clean to avoid issues like vaginal odor, discharge, or irritation. To clean a pessary, it must be taken out and washed with soap and water. Healthcare providers will instruct patients on how to remove and reinsert the device. If patients are unable to do this on their own, they will need to get it done at the doctor's office at least once every two months.
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD.
Male | 0 |
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Female | 30 |
The top procedures that Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Silver Spring, MD during 2016 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD for Medicare patients.
breast exam | 23 |
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gynecologic procedures | 23 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD.
Male | 0 |
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Female | 46 |
Non-Hispanic White | 30 |
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Black | 0 |
Hispanic | 0 |
Asian | 0 |
Other | 0 |
Native American | 0 |
From 65 to 74 | 19 |
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From 75 to 84 | 16 |
85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 0 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.
Hypertension | 70 |
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High Cholesterol | 46 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 30 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoperosis | 0 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
Heart Failure | 0 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
Diabetes | 39 |
Dementia | 0 |
Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Silver Spring, MD during 2017 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD for Medicare patients.
breast exam | 12 |
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doctor visit | 15 |
gynecologic procedures | 12 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD.
Male | 0 |
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Female | 50 |
Non-Hispanic White | 32 |
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Black | 0 |
Hispanic | 0 |
Asian | 0 |
Other | 0 |
Native American | 0 |
From 65 to 74 | 20 |
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From 75 to 84 | 0 |
85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 14 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD treated during 2017 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.
Hypertension | 46 |
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High Cholesterol | 46 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 22 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoperosis | 0 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
Heart Failure | 0 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
Diabetes | 22 |
Dementia | 0 |
Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Silver Spring, MD during 2018 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD for Medicare patients.
breast exam | 16 |
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doctor visit | 11 |
gynecologic procedures | 16 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD.
Male | 0 |
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Female | 44 |
Non-Hispanic White | 26 |
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Black | 0 |
Hispanic | 0 |
Asian | 0 |
Other | 0 |
Native American | 0 |
From 65 to 74 | 17 |
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From 75 to 84 | 13 |
85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 0 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.
Hypertension | 61 |
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High Cholesterol | 59 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 27 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoperosis | 0 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
Heart Failure | 0 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
Diabetes | 25 |
Dementia | 0 |
Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Silver Spring, MD during 2019 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD for Medicare patients.
breast exam | 21 |
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doctor visit | 33 |
gynecologic procedures | 21 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD.
Male | 0 |
---|---|
Female | 53 |
Non-Hispanic White | 27 |
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Black | 0 |
Hispanic | 0 |
Asian | 0 |
Other | 0 |
Native American | 0 |
From 65 to 74 | 25 |
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From 75 to 84 | 15 |
85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 0 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
Hypertension | 62 |
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High Cholesterol | 57 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 0 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 25 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoperosis | 23 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
Heart Failure | 0 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
Diabetes | 28 |
Dementia | 0 |
Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Silver Spring, MD during 2020 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD for Medicare patients.
breast exam | 16 |
---|---|
doctor visit | 9 |
gynecologic procedures | 16 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD.
Male | 0 |
---|---|
Female | 37 |
Non-Hispanic White | 18 |
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Black | 0 |
Hispanic | 0 |
Asian | 0 |
Other | 0 |
Native American | 0 |
From 65 to 74 | 16 |
---|---|
From 75 to 84 | 0 |
85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 0 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol and hypertension.
Hypertension | 46 |
---|---|
High Cholesterol | 46 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 0 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoperosis | 0 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
Heart Failure | 0 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
Diabetes | 0 |
Dementia | 0 |
Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Silver Spring, MD during 2021 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD for Medicare patients.
breast exam | 31 |
---|---|
doctor visit | 33 |
gynecologic procedures | 31 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Silver Spring, MD were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
breast exam | 19 |
---|---|
doctor visit | 21 |
gynecologic procedures | 19 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD.
Male | 0 |
---|---|
Female | 28 |
Black / African American | 0 |
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Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
Non-Hispanic White | 14 |
Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
Hispanic | 0 |
Other | 0 |
75 to 84 | 4 |
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85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 1 |
65 to 74 | 10 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.
Hypertension | 31 |
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High Cholesterol | 28 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 8 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 2 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoporosis | 2 |
Heart Failure | 0 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
Diabetes | 12 |
Atrial Fibrillation | 0 |
Cancer | 0 |
Dementia | 0 |
Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD graduated from Coimbatore Medical College in 2002. She completed residency at Manipal University, Kasturba Medical College. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Maryland.
Medical School: Coimbatore Medical College (2002)
Residency: Manipal University, Kasturba Medical College (2006)
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensed In: Maryland
Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Indemnity, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Medicare Advantage, MAMSI, AARP, HealthSpring, Coventry National Network PPO, Aetna, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Blue Choice, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Managed Choice POS, First Health, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, Medicare Fee for Service, Choice Fund PPO, CFBSBC Blue Preferred PPO, CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity, M.D. IPA (HMO), Open HMO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), POS OA & OA Plus, MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan), Network OA, Innovation Health: PPO, CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Opoen HMO Option, CFBCBS EPO, Innovation Health: Indemnity, CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: POS, Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, Choice POS & Choice POS II, United Student Resources, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, HealthyBlue PPO, CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Open EPO Plus, Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, Open POS II, PPO and PPO Plus and Innovation Health: POS Plus.
According to our sources, Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Silver Spring, MD.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Hologic, LLC |
$24
Aptima Trichomonas $17 |
APTIMA HPV $7 |
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Food and Beverage | $17 |
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Education | $7 |
Dr. Vanitha Seethappan's specialty is general obstetrics & gynecology. Dr. Seethappan's clinical interests include colposcopy, adolescent gynecology, and dysfunctional uterine bleeding. She usually is in-network for Blue California, Coventry, and Coventry Health Care Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. She attended Coimbatore Medical College for medical school and subsequently trained at Long Island College Hospital, Manipal University, Kasturba Medical College, and Staten Island University Hospital for residency. She speaks Tamil. Dr. Seethappan is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. She has an open panel in Silver Spring, MD according to Doctor.com.