Lauren Frances Damle, MD| Obstetrics And Gynecology, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology | MedStar Health
About me
Lauren Damle, MD, is a board-certified Obstetrician Gynecologist with office locations at the Washington Women’s Wellness Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Chevy Chase.
Dr. Damle practices general Obstetrics & Gynecology including prenatal care and performs deliveries at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She provides the full scope of gynecologic care including well woman visits, sexually transmitted infection screening and treatment, contraception including IUDs and contraceptive implants, and sterilization surgeries, management of abnormal pap smears, evaluation and treatment for abnormal periods, fibroids, ovarian cysts, PCOS, and menopause. Additionally, Dr. Damle specializes in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and provides care to patients of all ages with gynecologic concerns.
Dr. Damle graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and completed her OBGYN training at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. After residency, she completed a fellowship in Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Children's National Hospital. She is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a specialty certification in Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She trains fellows in Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology at Children's National Hospital. Dr. Damle is an active member of the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and has served as a co-chair of several committees.
Dr. Damle is dedicated to providing exceptional and comprehensive care to her patients and creating a welcoming environment in the office. She partners with her patients to help them make informed decisions about their reproductive health. She strives to provide expert gynecologic care to patients of all ages from childhood through menopause.
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Products Of Conception
- Acquired Absence Of Female Genital Organs
- Antenatal Screening Abnormalities
- Bartholin's Gland Diseases
- Breast And Lactation Disorders In Pregnancy
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Lump
- Candidiasis
- Cervix Uteri Disorders
- Chlamydia
- Complications Of The Puerperium
- Congenital Malformations Of Female Genitalia
- Congenital Malformations Of Uterus And Cervix
- Cystitis
- Diabetes In Pregnancy
- Disorders Of Amniotic Fluid And Membranes
- Dysmenorrhea
- Failed Induction Of Labor
- False Labor
- Female Genital Pain
- Female Genital Tract Polyp
- Female Infertility
- Female Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gestational Edema And Proteinuria Management
- Gestational Hypertension
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Risk Pregnancy
- Hypertension In Pregnancy, Including Preeclampsia
- Imperforate Hymen
- Irregular Menstruation
- Labor Complications And Umbilical Cord Problems
- Late Pregnancy
- Late Pregnancy Complications
- Leiomyoma Of Uterus
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Cervix Uteri
- Mastitis In Breastfeeding Mothers
- Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
- Maternal Diseases
- Menopausal Disorders And Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Menstrual Cramps
- Menstrual Disorders
- Multiple Gestations
- Obstetric Trauma
- Obstructed Labor
- Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
- Ovarian Dysfunction
- Ovary, Fallopian Tube And Broad Ligament Disorders
- Perimenopausal Symptoms
- Perimenopause
- Perineal Laceration During Delivery
- Placental Disorders
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage And Placenta Previa
- Pregnancy Nausea
- Pregnant State
- Premature Menopause
- Premature Placenta Separation
- Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Preterm Labor
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Tubal Pregnancy
- Uterine And Vaginal Bleeding Abnormalities
- Uterine Infections
- Uterus Problems
- Uti (URINARY TRACT INFECTION) During Pregnancy
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vaginal Dryness
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Itching
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment
- Biophysical Profile
- Birth Control
- Breast Exam
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervical Cerclage Removal
- Cervical Conization With Leep
- Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Treatment
- Cesarean Delivery
- Colposcopy
- Colposcopy With Biopsy
- Colposcopy With Biopsy And Endocervical Curettage
- Contraceptive Device Insertion
- Contraction Stress Test
- Destruction Of Vulva Lesion
- Ectopic Pregnancy Surgery
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Episiotomy
- Fallopian Tube Removal
- Fetal Monitoring
- Gestational Diabetes Management
- Group B Strep Testing
- Gynecological Cancer Screening
- High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- HPV Testing
- Hysteroscopic Polyp Resection
- Implantable Contraception
- Laparoscopic Removal Of Adnexal Structures
- Laparoscopic Sterilization
- Leep (LOOP ELECTROSURGICAL EXCISION PROCEDURE)
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Marsupialization
- Menstrual Disorder Treatment
- Natural Childbirth
- Nexplanon Placement And Removal
- Obstetric Care
- Obtaining Screen Pap Smear
- Oophorectomy
- Osteoporosis Prevention Treatment
- Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Exam
- Pelvic Pain Treatment
- Perineum Skin Repair
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Treatment
- Postpartum Care
- Preeclampsia Management
- Pregnancy Test
- Pregnancy Ultrasound
- Pregnancy With Uterine Rupture
- Prenatal Care
- Recurrent Miscarriage Treatment
- Repair Vagina, External
- Repair Vulva, External
- Reproductive Planning
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
- Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Vaginal Bleeding Treatment
- Vaginal Cyst Removal
- Vaginal Infection Treatment
- Vulva Biopsy
- Well Woman Exams
- Yeast Infection Treatment
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
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Choice POS II
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- OA Plus
- POS OA
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst EPO
- IH-HMO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Choice POS
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- MultiPlan, Inc
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Medicare FFS
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- IH-EPO Plus
- Blue Choice Advantage
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- UHC Passport
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- HighMark
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Police and Fire Clinic
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna HMO
- IH-Open POS II
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- IH-Indemnity
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Medicare Direct
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- IH-POS
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Beech Street PPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- IH-PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Select
- Navigate
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- United Student Resources
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Optimum Choice
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Network OA
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Sentara Health
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna Basic
- IH-Open HMO
- CIGNA EPO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CIGNA PPO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst Administrators
- Choice POS II Open Access
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology
Fellowship: MedStar Washington Hospital Center (2012)
Residency: MedStar Washington Hospital Center (2010)
Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center (2006)
Awards
- Washingtonian Top Doc 2025