Author Archives: Mark Seigel, MD

About Mark Seigel, MD

I'm an ObGyn with offices in Rockville and Germantown, Maryland. Our modern practice includes electronic medical records, advanced ultrasound, and in-office procedures. We offer gynecologic services, as well as normal and high risk obstetrics. I have three great partners, Drs Emily Gottlieb, Jennifer Jagoe and Supriya Mishra. We are part of Capitol Women's Care. I enjoy reading, swimming, and blogging.

Detecting and Treating Breast Problems

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

I’m going to start a series of articles about cancer. This subject is scary to everyone, but the more you know about it, the safer you are. Almost every week I see someone who had cancer or pre-cancer previously, and … Continue reading →

New Genetic Tests, Easily Available

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

Through simple tests we can now learn answers to important questions about a great variety of risks that are based in genetics. The tests that are available can be helpful in many different categories, from early fetal life to mature … Continue reading →

Posted in Gynecology, Obstetrics, Our Office | Tagged breakthroughs in genetics, Breast cancer, Cancer, Conditions and Diseases, neural tube defects, Ovarian cancer, Pregnancy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy | 1 Comment

Modern permanent birth control by Essure

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

I’ve been very happy with the modern methods we use in our office for more and more procedures that used to require going to the hospital and having major surgery with general anesthesia. It’s amazing that we do procedures every … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Office | Tagged birth control, Essure, permanent birth control, tubal ligation | Leave a comment

Pregnancy Ultrasound is Awesome.

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

The images that we see with modern ultrasound are amazing. The technology is much improved. Here is a picture of a fetus at 21 weeks of gestation taken at our office with our new GE ultrasound. You can see the features … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Office | Tagged Evaluation of Early Pregnancy, Genetic Testing, Gestational age, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Ultrasound | 2 Comments

Novasure treatment for vaginal bleeding is a significant improvement.

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

Novasure is a quick, safe and simple procedure to lighten or stop your periods, without the side effects of hormones or the risks of hysterectomy. We have been performing this procedure in our office for over 2 years and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Gynecology, Our Office | Tagged endometrial ablation, Novasure, treatment of vaginal bleeding, vaginal bleeding | Leave a comment

We Use Electronic Health Records!

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Mark Seigel, MD

One of my professional memberships is with an organization called the Physicians’ Electronic Health Record Coalition (PEHRC) where I serve as the newly elected Co-Chair. This organization of medical specialty societies helps to guide the futuristic goal of having all physicians … Continue reading →

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Vaginal Infections: A Guide

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Mark Seigel, MD

One of the common gynecologic problems that we frequently see is a vaginal infection. These infections cause inflammation of the vagina. The symptoms can vary but often include redness, swelling and irritation of the vaginal tissues. There can be a … Continue reading →

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Welcome

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Mark Seigel, MD

We welcome you to our practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Mark Seigel, MD, FACOG, Emily Gottlieb, FACOG,DO, Jennifer Jagoe, FACOG,MD and Supriya Mishra MD deliver babies and perform surgery at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. We have two offices, at 11500 … Continue reading →

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