Caring for women throughout all stages of life since 1970

Practice Updates

Introducing: High-risk Pregnancy Care at SMH

We are excited to introduce the expansion of the MFM & Genetics of Advantia team to support our Frederick and Rockville locations with high-quality care for high-risk pregnancies. Laura Parikh, MD, FACOG, MFM specialist, and Jennifer Razak, MGC, CGC, licensed, certified genetic counselor, will begin seeing SMH patients starting in late July 2025.

Your SMH provider will provide additional information to you as appropriate during the course of your pregnancy, or if you are planning to become pregnant. We are fortunate to have access to this team to help ensure better pregnancy outcomes.

Damascus Office Reopening September 2

We are excited to announce that we’re reopening our Damascus location in September 2025 at the same convenient address:

26005 Ridge Rd #200, Damascus, MD 20872
Location Details

You can call us now at (301) 414-2300 to book an appointment there for a visit at the Damascus office starting September 2. We anticipate that Doctors Albert Simmonds, Cara Simmonds and Kalpana Helmbrecht, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Christopher Demezier, members of our midwifery care team, and other trusted providers, will see patients in the Damascus location.

Expanded Mammography Services Now Available

We are excited to announce that diagnostic mammograms and breast ultrasound services are now available at our Frederick location (with a provider’s order). This is in addition to our 3D screening mammogram capabilities, which offer more precise breast cancer detection, in the same place as your trusted OB/GYN healthcare team. Call us today and make your appointment! (301) 414-2300

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We are also thrilled to introduce an optional add-on service to screening mammograms called SecondReadAI. It uses advanced artificial intelligence to assist the radiologist who is already reviewing your images. It is an additional tool that helps identify subtle changes that might be harder to detect with the human eye alone, increasing detection of early-stage breast cancer by as much as 15%.

Navigating Insurance Changes

If you have been impacted by recent insurance coverage changes, our team is here to help you access the care you need. Please contact our office to learn about self-pay options and other resources. You may also be eligible for public or private coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Download this brochure or visit HealthCare.gov to learn more.

Our Wellness Partnership With KORB Health

Due to a high volume of interest regarding access to GLP-1 weight loss medication such as Ozempic® (semaglutide) and Mounjaro® (tirzepatide), we’ve partnered with KORB Health to offer access to a program featuring semaglutide or tirzepatide, supporting healthy weight loss and management:

1. Telehealth consultation with a KORB Health provider and ongoing care team support
2. Semaglutide or tirzepatide medication delivered to your doorstep
3. Nutrition & fitness recommendations
4. Strategies to help you overcome challenges and stay motivated
5. All-inclusive monthly pricing – Semaglutide $269/month or Tirzepatide $399/month (HSA eligible)

Additionally, KORB Health offers free live webinars with their Chief Health & Wellness Officer, Dave Appel, via the Circle app. The recorded webinars are exclusively available on their patient community app called Cricle, providing access to valuable resources such as recipes, exercise videos, and more.

This program isn’t just for our patients – it’s also available for friends and family seeking supportive wellness solutions. Click below to schedule a free consultation.