Vanitha Seethappan, MD| Obstetrics And Gynecology | MedStar Health
About me
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.
Clinical areas of focus
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- Colposcopy
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
- Overflow Incontinence Of Urine
- Pelvic Pain
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Prenatal Care
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Dermoid Cyst
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- Abnormalities Of The Uterus
- Adenocarcinoma In Situ Of The Cervix
- Adnexal Mass
- Adolescent Gynecology
- Advanced Maternal Age
- Amenorrhea
- Anemia Of Pregnancy
- Anovulation
- Anovulatory Bleeding
- Arcuate Uterus
- Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Atypical Glandular Cells Of Undetermined Significance
- Atypical Squamous Cells Of Undetermined Significance On Pap Smear
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Bartholin Gland Cyst
- Benign Breast Lump
- Bicornuate Uterus
- Bladder Prolapse
- Bleeding During Intercourse
- Bleeding During Pregnancy
- Breast Cancer During Pregnancy
- Breast Lump
- Breastfeeding Problems
- Cancer Related Sexual Concerns
- Cervical Dysplasia
- Cervical Funneling
- Cervical Incompetence
- Cervical Insufficiency
- Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Cervical Polyp
- Cervicitis
- Chlamydia
- Cholestasis Of Pregnancy
- Complete Uterovaginal Prolapse
- Complications From Abortion
- Condylomata Acuminata
- Cystitis
- Cystocele
- Cystodynia
- Decreased Libido
- Delayed Menarche
- Delayed Puberty
- Dermoid Cyst
- Detrusor Instability
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspareunia
- Dysuria
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Endometrial Hyperplasia
- Endometrioma
- Endometriosis
- Endometritis
- Enterocele
- Fallopian Tube Disorders
- Family History Of Chromosomal Anomalies
- Female Genital Problems
- Female Orgasmic Disorder
- Female Sexual Dysfunction
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Fibroids
- Follicular Cyst Of Ovary
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Galactocele
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Gonorrhea
- Gynecologic Disorders Of Athletes
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Hellp Syndrome
- Hgsil Pap
- History Of Severe Preeclampsia
- HIV In Pregnancy
- Hormone Imbalance
- Hot Flashes
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
- Hydatiform Mole
- Hydrosalpinx
- Hyperemesis
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy
- Imperforate Hymen
- Incomplete Emptying Of Bladder
- Incomplete Uterovaginal Prolapse
- Increased Libido
- Infertility
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction Fetus
- Irregular Menstruation
- Labial Adhesions
- Labial Hypertrophy
- Labial Hypoplasia
- Laceration Of Vagina
- Lactation Disorders
- Leiomyoma
- Lgsil Pap
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Liver Disease In Pregnancy
- Mastitis
- Mastodynia
- Maternal Obesity
- Menometrorrhagia
- Menopause
- Menorrhagia
- Menstrual Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders In Athletes
- Menstrual Migraines
- Menstruation
- Missed Abortion
- Missed Periods
- Morning Sickness
- Mullerian Anomalies
- Multiple Gestations
- Nausea Of Pregnancy
- Oligomenorrhea
- Ovarian Cyst
- Ovarian Endometriosis
- Ovarian Failure
- Ovarian Mass
- Ovarian Torsion
- Overflow Incontinence Of Urine
- Paget's Disease Of Vulva
- Paratubal Cyst
- Pelvic Abscess
- Pelvic Adhesions
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Pelvic Mass
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Pelvic Pain
- Pelvic Varicose Veins
- Perimenopause
- Perinatal Mental Health Disorders
- Perinatal Mood Disorders
- Personal History Of Stillbirth
- Placenta Accreta
- Placenta Previa
- Placental Abruption
- Placental Disorders
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Postcoital Bleeding
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum Mastitis
- Postpartum Thyroiditis
- Preeclampsia
- Pregnancy
- Premature Ovarian Failure
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Prenatal Diagnosis
- Preterm Labor
- Preterm Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Primary Amenorrhea
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
- Pruritic Urticarial Papules And Plaques Of Pregancy (PUPP)
- Pudendal Neuralgia
- Rectocele
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
- Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection
- Retained Tampon
- Rh Incompatibility
- Salpingo-Oophoritis
- Secondary Amenorrhea
- Septate Hymen
- Septate Uterus
- Severe Preeclampsia
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases In Pregnancy
- Shortened Cervix
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Squamous Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Stress Incontinence
- Teen Pregnancy
- Third Degree Uterine Prolapse
- Transverse Vaginal Septum
- Tubo Ovarian Abscess
- Twins
- Unicornuate Uterus
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Problems
- Urinary Retention
- Uterine Anomaly With Pregnancy
- Uterine Bleeding
- Uterine Myoma
- Uterine Polyp
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal Abscess
- Vaginal Agenesis
- Vaginal Atrophy
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding After Hysterectomy
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Vaginal Discharge
- Vaginal Dryness
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Vaginal Irritation
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Vaginal Septum
- Vaginismus
- Vaginitis
- Vulvar Abscess
- Vulvar Disease
- Vulvar Dysplasia
- Vulvitis
- Vulvodynia
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Cerclage
- Abortion
- Abortion Information
- Antepartum And Postpartum Care
- Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) Testing
- Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Biophysical Profile Testing
- Birth Control
- Birth Control Counseling
- Bladder Training
- Breast Cancer Prevention And Risk Reduction
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Examination
- Breastfeeding Support
- Cancer Risk Reduction Surgery
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervical Cap Fitting
- Cervical Cerclage
- Cervical Conization
- Cervical Length Assessment
- Cesarean Section
- Clomid
- Cold Knife Cone Biopsy Of Cervix
- Colpocleisis
- Colposcopy
- Contraceptive Implant
- Contraction Stress Testing
- Cryotherapy Of The Cervix
- Da Vinci Hysterectomy
- Digital Rectal Examination
- Dilation And Curettage
- Endometrial Ablation
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Family Planning
- Fetal Non Stress Testing
- Fetal Ultrasound
- First Trimester Screening
- Gynecological Exam
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hysterectomy
- Hysteroscopic Adhesiolysis
- Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
- Hysteroscopy
- In Office Endometrial Ablation
- In Office Sterilization
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
- Labor And Delivery
- Lactation Support
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Lysis Of Peritoneal Adhesions
- Laparoscopic Myomectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingo Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Transabdominal Cerclage
- Laparoscopy
- Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hysteroscopy
- Myomectomy
- Natural Birth
- Nexplanon Implant
- Nexplanon Implant Removal
- Obliteration Of Vaginal Vault
- Office Gynecology
- Oophorectomy
- Operations On Cul De Sac
- Oral Contraceptive
- Oral Contraceptive Counseling
- Ovarian Cystectomy
- Pap Smear
- Partial Hysterectomy
- Pelvic Floor Exercise
- Permanent Sterilization
- Pessary
- Pop Q Exam
- Post Partum Check Up
- Posterior Repair
- Postpartum Care
- Preconception Counseling
- Pregnancy Blood Test
- Pregnancy Counseling
- Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Testing
- Prenatal Ultrasound Scan
- Preventative Women Healthcare
- Prophylactic Oophorectomy
- Repair Of Cystocele
- Repair Of Pelvic Prolapse
- Repair Of Rectocele
- Reproductive Health
- Routine Gynecological Care
- Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulation
- Single Site Robotic Surgery
- Single Site Surgery
- Surgical Sterilization
- Suture Removal
- Tubal Ligation
- Tubal Ligation Reversal
- Uterine Fibroid Embolization Counseling
- Uterine Surgery
- Vaginal Biopsy
- Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section
- Vaginal Delivery
- Vaginal Hysterectomy
- Women's Health
- Zika Virus Testing
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- United Select Plus (POS)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Tricare East Prime
- United Optimum Choice
- Medicaid - Maryland
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Kaiser Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Beech Street PPO
- United Golden Rule
- Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Cigna HMO & Network (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- United Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst Administrators
- United MD IPA (HMO)
- Tricare East Select
- WellPoint Maryland
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Carefirst BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Cigna POS Open Access & Open Access Plus
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Carefirst BlueChoice Open Access
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Medicaid - Virginia
- Innovation Health: POS
- Kaiser Flexible Choice
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA
- Kaiser Select
- Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Virginia Premier
- United Choice Plus
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Employee Health Plan (EHP)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Carefirst EPO
- United Navigate
- United Choice
- Cigna Choice Fund PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor’s plan PPO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Cigna POS/Network POS
- Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United AARP Medicare Complete
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- Cigna Indemnity
- United Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Cigna Network Open Access
- United Mamsi Life & Health
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Cigna PPO and PPO Plus
- United Student Resources
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Cigna HMO Open Access
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced
- United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- United Group Medicare Advantage Plans
- Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- Cigna EPO
- Tricare for Life East
- United MD IPA Preferred (POS)
- United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose
- United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)
- I-SNP
- Medicaid - District of Columbia
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Traditional Medicare Fee for Service
- Aetna HMO
- Kaiser Medicare Plus
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Innovation Health: PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Kaiser Signature
- Kaiser HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)
- D-SNP)
- United Core Essential (HMO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
- United Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus
- Kaiser Select-Added Choice
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO) |
- CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare
- Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst NASCO
- Innovation Health: Open POS II
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- First Health PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
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)