Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD

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Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD

Dr. Vanitha Seethappan, MD

Languages: English
Phone: (301) 570-7424
Fax: (301) 570-7425

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 (301) 570-7424
Specialties
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
Conditions I Treat
  • abdominal dermoid cyst
  • abnormal pap
  • abortion information
  • adenocarcinoma in situ of the cervix
  • adnexal mass
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Procedures I Perform
  • abdominal cerclage
  • abortion
  • annual gynecological examination
  • antepartum and postpartum care
  • anti-mullerian hormone testing
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About the Provider

Vanitha Seethappan, MD, specializes in obstetrics and gynecology at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, offering services to meet the needs of women of all ages, from routine gynecologic care to prenatal care to non-surgical and surgical treatments.

Trained in total laparoscopic hysterectomy and advanced laparoscopic procedures at the Laparoscopic Institute for Gynecology & Oncology in San Francisco, CA, her experience also includes serving as an ovarian cancer research assistant at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Mass.

Dr. Seethappan earned her medical degree at Coimbatore Medical College in India followed by a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Kasturba Medical College, also in India. She continued her education in the United States with residencies in obstetrics and gynecology at SUNY Downstate at Long Island College Hospital and at Staten Island University Hospital, both in New York.

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Education
  • Residency Program: Staten Island University Hospital - North (2015)
  • Residency Program: Long Island College Hospital (2013)
  • Residency Program: Kasturba Medical College (2006)
  • Medical School: Coimbatore Medical College (2002)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Insurance
    MedStar Health Providers participate with a wide range of health insurance products. We accept self-pay patients and the insurances plans listed below. This list is not comprehensive, it is updated periodically and is subject to change. If you do not see your health insurance plan or product listed, or if you have any questions regarding MedStar Health’s participation with your health plan, please contact your health plan to verify participation with our providers.

    Since the MedStar Health providers span the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia regions, our participation with DC, Maryland and Virginia Medical Assistance programs varies by provider group. Please contact your MedStar Physician’s Office to assist with verifying Medical Assistance participation. If you are enrolled in a Medicaid Managed Care Organization, please contact your Medicaid health plan to verify participation.

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