Dr. Navita Modi
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Lanham, MD
26 years experience female
Locations
Women's Health Care Specialists
Lanham, MD
My office hours
Wednesday: 11am - 6:00pm
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Insurances accepted
Aetna
Amerigroup
Cigna
Tricare
United HealthCare Insurance Company
About
Bio
“Choosing an ob/gyn to provide care for you is an important decision, Every Patient deserves the best care. My job is to deliver the same.”
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licenses
United States: District Of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
Languages spoken
English, Hindi, Punjabi
Doctor Q&A
436 Answers
15K Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A male asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Ducal ectasia: I think you need to see a breast surgeon ,there can be lot of reason for nipple discharge,but the right person is so breast surgeon
246 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Pcos : You might have Pcos ,you need to be evaluated by your obgyn and get your blood work done to check your hormonal panel
249 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 58-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Multiple reasons : It can be malabsorption syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome ,It can be infectious etiology ,I will advise you to see yo... Read More
156 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 50-year-old member asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Ovulation : Ovulation can cause pain like menstrual cramping ,but endometriosis can also cause pain ,sometimes fibroids can cause pain
511 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 51-year-old member asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Use warm compressor : Use warm compressors ,and tyelonol extra strength ,if it does not go away in 3-4 days see your obgyn to make sure there is no other reason
519 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
526 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Breast specialist : You need to see a breast specialist,they may do mammogram and also I am not sure you have any family history of breast cyst or breast cancer
518 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old male asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
422 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Ovulation disorder : It can be ovulation disorder or can be fibroids or endometriosis or adenomyosis
558 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old male asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Ignore: Please use condoms with every sexual activity and also make sure get treated for chlamydia and partn.
430 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 52-year-old member asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
It can be GI: Please make sure it is not coming from your stool so please see your doc to get your stool checked
535 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
You need evaluation : You need to see your obgyn and also need some imaging ASAP ,I am concerned more about your tender abdomen ,I think something else is going on besides ... Read More
449 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Ok : Sometime is can happen ,but make sure do a pregnancy test and also get imaging of your pelvis with blood work
526 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
That is ok : If you want you can start yourself on ocps ,these pills really help to avoid future cyst development but make sure you have no contradiction of ocps u... Read More
514 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
A 36-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Donot worry : Minor cramps happen sometimes ,but if they persist or become stronger see you obgyn
289 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Multiple reasons : There are multiple reasons can cause ,it can be infection ,septate uterus ,thromobophilias,drug use,
496 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Polyp: You may have polyp or hormonal reasons ,I will advise you to see your obgyn for blood work and imaging
530 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Three months atleast: You should stop lyrica at least 3months before your conception
553 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Multiple reasons : It can be multiple reasons ,I will advise you to see your primary care doc
505 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Hormonal imbalance : Please see you obgyn to get detailed blood work and let them check your hormones and also tubal patency ,they may need to check your spouse too for Sp... Read More
466 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Estrogen cream : If you have no contradiction you should apply estrogen cream ,it helps
534 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Stomach ulcer : You can have stomach ulcer or there can be ovarian cyst or stomach pathology ,you need to have imaging done and see your doc
534 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Pregnancy test: I will still do a pregnancy tests to make sure ,because sometimes tubal ligation also fails but if that test is negative ,I will not worry about it
532 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Lichen sclerosis : Looks like you need biopsy of your vulva most probably it is lichen sclerosis but Donot worry it is not a malignancy you will need just high dose ster... Read More
288 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Donot worry : Polyps are most of the time benign ,So donot worry ,just keep an eye on your monthly cycle ,if it becomes heavy try to see your obgyn for further trea... Read More
190 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Yes : It looks like you are talking about drugs mean recreational drugs ,yes they can effect your fertility
255 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Donot worry : It takes time for your body to come to normal hormonal balance after your iud removal ,whatever is happening is quite normal ,wait for 2-3 months if t... Read More
246 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Multiple options : Either you can take ocps or depo shot but best thing to do is getting a diagnostic laparoscopic surgery and have endometriotic implants burned
424 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Yes : You are suffering from posttubal ligation syndrome ,that is ok to use some kind of contraception options
486 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Multiple reasons: I will do a pregnancy test if that is negative then watch for a week ,if no cycle then see your obgyn for further evaluation
479 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
See a pcp : Sometimes it happens it may be carpel tunnel syndrome,I will wait for a day or two if it does not go away I will see PCP
534 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
It depends : It depends if you are using contraception or some protection ,cycle length has nothing to do with it ,the reason somebody becomes pregnant if they are... Read More
449 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Multiple reasons : It can be some time simple muscle pain or if does not go away after taking 2-3days of nsaids I will visit my pcp to r/o any infection or other reasons... Read More
479 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Do not worry : It happens with lot of people you need to start joining jim and do abdominal exercises or hire a personal trainer
478 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Exam : You need a pelvic exam to make sure it is the right diagnosis you are treated for
453 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Timing : Skyla is for 3years and liletta is for 5years and also both have different hormonal amount ,Skyla is tried to use for person who never had children
526 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 16-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
It is possible : Any time we miss a pill and repeat another miss it is possibility of pregnancy,I will advise you to to pregnancy test and if negative just make sure ... Read More
172 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 16-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Need evaluation : Hi you need to see a PCP as soon as possible ,it can be a seizure disorder or it can be stress but take some deep breath you should be ok ,looks like ... Read More
144 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 60-year-old male asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Arthritis : It is quite possible you may have arthritis or muscle sprain ,I will advise you to see pcp
140 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old male asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Little Possibility : Possibility is very little ,I will advise you to get tested for std by your pcp to be on a safe side
172 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old male asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Need exam : You might have anxiety disorder or heart disease ,I will advise you to see a Pcp on a safe side
158 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Wait : Hang in there ,sometimes it is hormonal imbalance which can make this happen if your periods don’t show up in another week go to your obgyn for furthe... Read More
449 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Yes : But on the other hand if you go for normal labor ,due to reason of your previous c-section you may have chance of less than 1 percent rupture of uteru... Read More
235 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 53-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Walking : Walking can improve your symptoms
538 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old male asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Incontinence benefit: Only benefit kegel exercise has is incontinence benefit ,I donot know any other negative or positive effects of kegel exercises
523 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
See your pcp: I donot think so it has anything to do with your implanon ,something else is going on please see your pcp for further evaluation
519 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Get checked : Donot worry ,Sometime it happens ,I will advise you to see your obgyn and get your hormonal panel checked and also do a upt at home
259 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Different reasons: There' are different reasons you are told to have c-section ,it is never a primary choice
535 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:

Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Not really : You donot need it ,this fibroid can be easily managed by ultrasound
132 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Jan 17, 2018
Dr. Navita Modi responds to patient questions with great knowledge, practicality, and with an eye to safety. She is clear and to the point while being compassionate. Dr. Modi is an outstanding OB GY...Read More
Dr. Philip Miller
Jan 16, 2018
Dr. Modi is an asset to the HealthTap community. Her answers are professional. astute, informative and concise. She is to be applauded for her contributions to this site.
Oct 31, 2017
Dr. Modi is very knowledgeable in her field and give excellent, direct answers to sometimes difficult, embarrassing questions and always with compassion.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences Guru Govind Singh Medical College, India
Graduated 1996MD
Residency
HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Completed 2004
Awards
America's Top OB/Gyn's, Consumers Research Council of America
VIP Award; Outstanding Achievements in Obstetrics & Gynecology Ohio Health 2017
Most Influential, Third Place, District of Columbia - Spring
2017
Affiliations
University of Maryland (GTMO)
Doctors community hospital
Sentara
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