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.
Q&A
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- 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
Practice locations
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5454 Wisconsin Ave
Ste 1100
Chevy Chase, MD, 20815
106 Irving St NW
POB Ste 4400 North Tower
Washington, DC, 20010
Insurance
This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health. NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card. *Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Obstetrics and 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