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Stephanie Payton-Petersen, MD is an obstetrician-gynecologist who earned attended medical school and completed her residency at University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Payton-Petersen cares for women of all ages and life stages out of her Gaithersburg, MD, office. Her services include pregnancy care, hormone replacement therapy, minimally-invasive surgery, birth control counseling and long-term birth control such as IUDs, and support for conditions that include endometriosis, osteoporosis and polycystic ovary syndrome.
Career Information
Undergraduate
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Medical School
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Residency
University of Maryland Medical Center
Patient Reviews
Sarah S.
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Dr. Helmbrecht is the best. Highly recommend this practice. I have been with them for over 20 years. They are excellent at all phases of...
Nov 30, 2024
Maria N.
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Great experience. Quick and easy check in check out. Professional staff and doctors. came here looking for help working through menopause. Heard great things. So...
Nov 26, 2024
Heather C.
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Great practice, I am so happy my doctor listens!
Nov 25, 2024
Jennifer M.
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Best doctors ever, always great service and very professional ❤️❤️
Nov 19, 2024
Maryann H.
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Very efficient and professional.
Nov 17, 2024
Sage J.
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Very pleasant staff. Quick check in and you don’t wait long after you’ve checked in to see your doctor.
Nov 14, 2024
Jennifer W.
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The Gaithersburg office was very nice, fast and efficient. Dr Helmbrecht is the best! I’ve been seeing her for many years!
Nov 8, 2024
Sage J.
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Very pleasant staff. Quick check in and you don’t wait long after you’ve checked in to see your doctor.
Oct 12, 2024
Jennifer W.
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The Gaithersburg office was very nice, fast and efficient. Dr Helmbrecht is the best! I’ve been seeing her for many years!
Oct 7, 2024
Svetlana A.
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These are my doctors from 2007 until now. Very good doctors, friendly and professional staff, nice and clean office.
Oct 4, 2024
Geri K.
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I was there as a new patient. Staff was attentive and friendly. I was seen quickly and Dr took her time. I did not feel...
Nov 5, 2024
Nidia T.
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I recently had my first visit with Dr. Shoemaker, and I was very pleased with her gentle and caring approach. She took the time to...
Nov 2, 2024
Christina G.
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It is refreshing to go for a Doctors visit and feel that one has been listened to, respected, and mindfully cared for, as well as...
Oct 10, 2024
Rachel K.
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Dr. Cara Simmonds is great. She knows a lot about perimenopause, which I’m in right now, and is very caring and knowledgeable in general.
Oct 8, 2024
Miriam H.
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Dr. Redhead has been amazing throughout my whole pregnancy and delivery. I highly recommend this practice because of her.
Sep 5, 2024
Mary K.
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Dr Cara Simmonds listened to all my questions and concerns. She gave me very detailed information about medications, what to expect and scheduled a follow...
Aug 12, 2024
Shelie A.
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IUD removal was painless and so quick! Wonderful staff and very speedy :) She even added a Pap smear. Wonderful and thorough
Aug 9, 2024
Iana S.
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The staff and Dr. Helmbrecht and Dr. Schumacher are very attentive, thoughtful, gentle and thorough.
Aug 5, 2024
Nuen S.
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Easily accessible. Great customer service and professional bedside care
Jul 5, 2024
Betty
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Thank you, Dr. Redhead for your kindness. you are always friendly and professional.
Jun 5, 2024
