New look, same mission. Welcome to our new site!
Caring for women and girls of all ages
New look, same mission.
Welcome to our new site!
Caring for women and girls of all ages
Top Doctors of 2021!
Physicians nominated by Bethesda Magazine as “Top Doctors” undergo a rigorous screening process conducted by a third-party health care research company. This year, we’re proud to see three of our physicians receive this recognition:
Dr. James F. Barter, MD, Gynecological Oncology
Dr. Diane J. Snyder, MD, Gynecology, Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology
Personalized healthcare has never been easier
Located in Rockville and Germantown, Maryland, we offer the highest quality of gynecologic and gynecologic oncology healthcare, as well as care for women and girls of all ages.
Personalized healthcare has never been easier
Located in Rockville and Germantown, Maryland, we offer the highest quality of gynecologic and gynecologic oncology healthcare, as well as care for women and girls of all ages.
All of your healthcare needs under one roof
Office Visits
- Annual Well-Woman Exams
- Birth Control
- Screening and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections
- IUD (Intrauterine Device) Insertion and Management
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Menopause
- Osteoporosis Care
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Vaginal Infections
- Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
- Genetic Screening and Testing
- Evaluation and Treatment of Abnormal Pap smears
- HPV Testing
Surgical Services
- Surgical Treatment of:
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Gynecologic Cancers
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Fibroids
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Infertility
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Benign Tumor Ovary
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Endometriosis
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Pelvic Prolapse
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Minimally Invasive Surgery Including:
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Hysteroscopy
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Hysterectomy
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Laparoscopy including Robotic Surgery
- Myomectomy
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- Surveillance and Treatment of Genetic Predisposition to Gynecologic Cancers
In-office Procedures
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Intrauterine Device Insertion & Removal
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Nexplanon Insertion & Removal
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Colposcopy (Magnification View of Cervix)
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Hysteroscopy (View of Inside of Uterus)
- LEEP (Loop Excision Procedure) for Treatment of Cervical Disease
Ancillary Services
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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (provided by Consortia Health)
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In-office Lab Services (provided by LabCorp)
All of your healthcare needs under one roof
Office Visits
- Annual Well-Woman Exams
- Birth Control
- Screening and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections
- IUD (Intrauterine Device) Insertion and Management
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Menopause
- Osteoporosis Care
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Vaginal Infections
- Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
- Genetic Screening and Testing
- Evaluation and Treatment of Abnormal Pap smears
- HPV Testing
Surgical Services
- Surgical Treatment of:
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Gynecologic Cancers
-
Fibroids
-
Infertility
-
Benign Tumor Ovary
-
Endometriosis
-
Pelvic Prolapse
-
-
Minimally Invasive Surgery Including:
-
Hysteroscopy
-
Hysterectomy
-
Laparoscopy including Robotic Surgery
- Myomectomy
-
- Surveillance and Treatment of Genetic Predisposition to Gynecologic Cancers
In-office Procedures
-
Intrauterine Device Insertion & Removal
-
Nexplanon Insertion & Removal
-
Colposcopy (Magnification View of Cervix)
-
Hysteroscopy (View of Inside of Uterus)
- LEEP (Loop Excision Procedure) for Treatment of Cervical Disease
Ancillary Services
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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (provided by Consortia Health)
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In-office Lab Services (provided by LabCorp)
Meet our providers
Meet our providers
Our surgical expertise
Women’s Health Specialists is a leading provider of minimally invasive surgery to help women recover more quickly and with less discomfort compared to traditional surgical methods. We treat a wide array of gynecological issues, including:
- Complex Gynecologic Cancer
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Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus)
- Oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries)
- Treatment of Endometriosis
- Ectopic Pregnancy
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Treatment for Menorrhagia, or Very Heavy Bleeding
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Fibroid Removal
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Infertility Treatments
- Complex Gynecologic Cancer
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Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus)
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Oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries)
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Treatment of Endometriosis
- Ectopic Pregnancy
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Treatment for Menorrhagia, or Very Heavy Bleeding
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Fibroid Removal
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Infertility Treatments
Da Vinci® Surgery
Our state-of-the-art services include robotic surgery using the da Vinci® surgical system to perform the most advanced minimally invasive procedures that treat gynecological and oncological diseases.
In 2008, the first procedure using the da Vinci Surgical System at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital was performed by Albert Steren, MD.
Our surgical team
Our surgical team
Dr. Albert J. Steren
Dr. Albert J. Steren has over 30 years of experience in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Gynecologic Oncology, and has worked at Women’s Health Specialists of Montgomery County for over 20 years. A leader in the field of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and medical director of an AAGL-certified fellowship in minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Steren performed the first robotic surgery at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring in 2008. Read More
Dr. James F. Barter
Dr. Barter is Director of Gynecologic Oncology Research at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, Maryland. He has an active Gynecologic Oncology practice performing 700 surgical cases per year, and has done approximately 1400 da Vinci systems robotic surgeries. He has lectured nationally and internationally on robotic surgery. Read More
Get care virtually
We are here to help keep you and your family healthy and safe as we navigate Coronavirus (COVID-19) together. We offer video-based telemedicine, so you can stay home and still receive care! We accept new patients for telemedicine. Call us to schedule an appointment today.
Wondering how to prepare for your scheduled appointment? Learn more about what to expect before your telemedicine visit.
Get care virtually
We are here to help keep you and your family healthy and safe as we navigate Coronavirus (COVID-19) together. We offer video-based telemedicine, so you can stay home and still receive care!
We accept new patients for telemedicine appointments for all providers. Call us to schedule an appointment today.
Wondering how to prepare for your scheduled appointment? Learn more about what to expect before your telemedicine visit.
Accepted Insurance
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Aetna
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Alliance
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Anthem (No Health Keepers)
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Blue Cross/Blue Shield
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CareFirst
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Cigna (No Healthspring or net access)
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GEHA
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Great West
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Health Net
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Humana
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Johns Hopkins Health
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Kaiser
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Lumenos
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MAMSI
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MD Medicaid (No UnitedHealth Care Community Plan; No Medstar; No Maryland Physician Care; No DC)
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Medicare
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Multi-Plan
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NCPPO
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Tricare
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Unicare
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United Healthcare Choice Plus & PPO
The insurance plans we participate with change regularly. Please call our office if you don’t see your insurance carrier listed.
Not on one of our accepted insurances or prefer to self-pay? We offer reduced rates for payment at the time of service. Otherwise, you will be asked to leave a $200 deposit for services rendered.
Accepted Insurance
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Aetna
-
Alliance
-
Anthem (No Health Keepers)
-
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
-
CareFirst
-
Cigna (No Healthspring or net access)
-
GEHA
-
Great West
-
Health Net
-
Humana
-
Johns Hopkins Health
-
Kaiser
-
Lumenos
-
MAMSI
-
MD Medicaid (No UnitedHealth Care Community Plan; No Medstar; No Maryland Physician Care; No DC)
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Medicare
-
Multi-Plan
-
NCPPO
-
Tricare
-
Unicare
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United Healthcare Choice Plus & PPO
The insurance plans we participate with change regularly. Please call our office if you don’t see your insurance carrier listed.
Not on one of our accepted insurances or prefer to self-pay? We offer reduced rates for payment at the time of service. Otherwise, you will be asked to leave a $200 deposit for services rendered.
Contact & Locations
Phone & Fax
Phone: (301) 770-4967(GYNS)
Fax: (844) 251-4625
We understand that cancellations happen. If you need to cancel an appointment, please contact our office 24 hours before your appointment. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours of notice may be subject to a cancellation fee.
Office Hours
Rockville: Mon – Fri: 8am – 4:30pm
Germantown: Mon – Thur: 8am – 4:30pm, Fri: 7:30am – 4pm
Phone hours: 8:30am-4:30pm
On-call provider are available 24 hours per day
Hospital Privileges
Holy Cross Hospital
1500 Forest Glen Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 754-7000
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
19801 Observation Dr
Germantown, MD 20876
Phone: (301) 557-6000
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
9901 Medical Center Dr
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: (240) 826-6000
Massachusetts Avenue Surgery Center
6400 Goldsboro Rd, Suite 400
Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: (301) 263-0800
Contact & Locations
Phone & Fax
Phone: (301) 770-4967(GYNS)
Fax: (844) 251-4625
We understand that cancellations happen. If you need to cancel an appointment, please contact our office 24 hours before your appointment. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours of notice may be subject to a cancellation fee.
Office Hours
Rockville: Mon – Fri: 8am – 4:30pm
Germantown: Mon – Thur: 8am – 4:30pm, Fri: 7:30am – 4pm
Phone hours: 8:30am-4:30pm
On-call provider are available 24 hours per day
Hospital Privileges
Holy Cross Hospital
1500 Forest Glen Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 754-7000
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
19801 Observation Dr
Germantown, MD 20876
Phone: (301) 557-6000
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
9901 Medical Center Dr
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: (240) 826-6000
Massachusetts Avenue Surgery Center
6400 Goldsboro Rd, Suite 400
Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: (301) 263-0800
Rockville
6301 Executive Blvd
Rockville, MD 20852
Parking: FREE
Germantown
12800 Middlebrook Rd, Suite 480
Germantown, MD 20874
Parking: FREE
