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The WISDOM Study
Join the WISDOM Study for a groundbreaking approach to breast cancer screening. Find out if you’re eligible and sign up at http://www.thewisdomstudy.org. Patients can participate without the need to change their care provider, and their materials and support are available in both English and Spanish. For more information, reach out to a study coordinator at [email protected] or call 1-855-729-2884.
Surprising Perimenopause Symptoms You Might Experience — And How to Manage Them
In a newly published article for First for Women, Dr. Elena Bryce, MD, a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP), explained some of the more surprising and less well-known symptoms women can experience during perimenopause, and treatment options to help manage those symptoms.
Exciting News!
We are thrilled to announce that Sarah Morelli, a dedicated provider specializing in gender-affirming treatment, prenatal care, and lactation services, will be joining our team at Advantia OB-GYN Shady Grove starting October 1st.
Her expertise and commitment to comprehensive, compassionate care make her a valuable addition to our practice. Whether you are a current patient or seeking a new healthcare provider, we look forward to welcoming you to experience the exceptional care provided by Sarah Morelli at Advantia OB-GYN Shady Grove.
Book your appointment with Sarah starting 10/1 and take the first step towards excellent healthcare!
Sincerely,
The Advantia OB-GYN Shady Grove Team
Sarah Morelli, CNM, WHNP
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Advantia OB-GYN Shady Grove
Advantia Ob-Gyn Shady Grove
Sarah Morelli (she/her) is board certified as both a Midwife and a Nurse Practitioner. She studied at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and has been in practice serving patients since 2014. Sarah’s favorite part about her job is building a relationship with each patient that is built on mutual trust and getting the opportunity to care for patients consistently through the years. She values taking the time to listen to patients’ concerns and questions and she enjoys educating patients so that they have the opportunity to fully participate in decision making about their health care. Her model of care is trauma-informed, consensual nonmonogamy competent, and intentional to uphold bodily autonomy. Sarah has a Certificate of Advanced Training in LGBTQ Healthcare and can prescribe and manage gender affirming testosterone therapy. Additionally, she can guide non-gestational parents, who are interested in chest/breastfeeding, through lactation induction. She is committed to providing patient-centered care to everyone. In her free time, Sarah enjoys baking and being outdoors with her family.
Farewell to Dr. Branche-James
It is with mixed emotions that we share the news of Lauren Branche-James, MD, MPH’s departure from our practice; her last day with us will be November 30th, 2024. We express our sincere appreciation for her exceptional care and dedication, and we wish her the very best in her new endeavors.
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Conveniently located in Rockville, MD, we are committed to providing the most advanced and supportive contemporary healthcare for women throughout every stage of life. From Ob-Gyn care to mental health counseling, our team of compassionate providers has you covered.
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Learn MoreOur Providers
Zarina D. Hussain, MD, FACOG
Physician Manager
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Advantia OB-GYN Shady Grove
Advantia Ob-Gyn Shady Grove
Dr. Zarina Hussain, MD is a top-rated, board-certified gynecologist with more than 17 years of experience in diagnosing and treating women of all ages. At Advantia’s new, state-of-the-art facilities, Dr. Hussain provides comprehensive, leading-edge gynecological care for women from pre-conception nutritional counseling to managing menopause symptoms and performing hysterectomies.
Praised by patients for her empathy, knowledge and willingness to listen, Dr. Hussain has extensive expertise in all aspects of women’s healthcare. The vast number of services she provides include: well-woman exams, adolescent gynecology exams, birth control consultation and services – including IUD placement and removal — postpartum care, cancer screening, treatment of endometriosis, STD testing and treatment, and osteoporosis screening and treatment. She is also skilled and immensely respected in providing several minimally-invasive procedures, which can conveniently be performed at Advantia’s onsite surgical center. These procedures include: colposcopy, laparoscopic surgery, and hysteroscopy.
Dr. Hussain earned her medical degree at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and completed her residency at the prestigious Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University and University Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. She served as Chief Resident during her final year.
Additionally, Dr. Hussain is a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Ashley Bellamy, MD
Ob-Gyn
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Advantia OB-GYN Shady Grove
Advantia Ob-Gyn Shady Grove
Dr. Ashley Bellamy is an accomplished OB-GYN physician, her vast knowledge allows her to provide care to women of all ages. Dr. Bellamy attended Morgan State University for her undergraduate degree and Boston University School Of Medicine where she received her M.D. in 2015. She completed her training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Bridgeport Hospital, Yale New Haven Health.
Dr. Bellamy is patient and compassionate, tailoring care to every patient. Her services include well-woman exams, adolescent gynecology exams, birth control consultation and services – including IUD placement and removal — Prenatal care – postpartum care, cancer screening, treatment of endometriosis, STD testing and treatment, and osteoporosis screening and treatment. Dr. Bellamy is well trained and has a passion for minimally invasive surgeries. She believes strongly in patient education, and empowering women of all ages to be an advocate for their own health.
Dr. Bellamy resides in Gaithersburg, MD with her husband and two young daughters.
Elena Bryce, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Advantia OB-GYN Shady Grove
Advantia Ob-Gyn Shady Grove
Dr. Elena Bryce is a compassionate, experienced, board-certified OB/Gyn providing the full scope of obstetric and gynecologic care. She received her undergraduate degree with honors from Yale University, and received her M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. She then completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University, where she trained under nationally recognized experts in an array of subspecialities including High-Risk Obstetrics, Pediatric/Adolescent Gynecology, and Minimally Invasive Surgery. In her fourth year she was recognized for her academic achievements with an award and was inducted into the AOA Honor Society. After completing her training, Dr. Bryce worked as a full-scope OB/Gyn in practices affiliated with Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, IL and Johns Hopkins in Columbia, MD, before settling with her family in Rockville and joining Advantia OB/Gyn Shady Grove.
Dr. Bryce offers a broad range of obstetric and gynecologic services. For pregnant patients, she provides prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care, and offers patients both VBAC (vaginal birth after Cesarean) and External Cephalic Version to promote vaginal delivery. Gynecologic services include contraception (including IUDs and implants), screening for cervical cancer and STDs, treatment of fibroids, endometriosis, menopause symptoms, and surgical procedures including hysteroscopy, minimally invasive surgery, and hysterectomy. Dr. Bryce has a special interest in adolescent gynecology, and is experienced with helping teens feel comfortable in the GYN office and working with them to find solutions that work for them, whether for bothersome periods, PCOS, or contraception. Dr. Bryce is credentialed as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP), which demonstrates her commitment to improving women’s health and healthcare experiences during the menopause transition and beyond. She also is passionate about providing sensitive and excellent care to trans men and nonbinary patients.
Dr. Bryce lives in Rockville with her husband and two young children.
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