Frequently Asked Questions

It's my first visit, what will I need?

• Patient registration forms
• Insurance cards and photo ID
• Typed list of current medications with dosage and frequency
• Previous gynecological records if available (i.e. abnormal pap reports, surgical reports) if available (i.e. abnormal pap reports, surgical reports)
• Radiology reports (i.e. sonogram, MRI, CT-scan) if available
• Summaries or medical records from the referring physician

Will my insurance be accepted?

• See attached list.

What do I do if I need my prescription refilled?

• Imaging Studies - If you are given a prescription for an imaging study (i.e. sonogram, mammogram, CT scan, MRI, etc.) and you misplace or forget it, you will be charged $10 per prescription to receive another one. There will be a 3 business day turnaround for us to process lost prescription requests. We will not fax a prescription to the imaging facility on the day of your appointment if you arrive and find that you do not have your prescription.
• Prescription Medications - To refill a prescription, please allow 3 business days for processing. Only urgent prescriptions such as antibiotics will be called into the pharmacy within 24 hours. All routine prescriptions will be mailed to your home address. Please notify us prior to requesting the refill if you require a mail order or three month prescription. If you lose or misplace your prescription, a prepayment of $10 per prescription will be required to receive a replacement.
• Policy for Prescriptions and Form Completion

What are the office hours?

• Monday - Thursday, 8 am to 4pm
  Fridays - 8am to 3pm
  We are closed for lunch from 12 pm - 1 pm daily
  

What about after business hours and weekend coverage?

• If you are experiencing an emergency after hours or during the weekend, please call the main office number 703-717-4000. You will hear a message with the phone number for the physicians answering service. If you cannot get in touch with the physician, please call *911 or go directly to the nearest emergency department.

What is Urogynecology & Pelvic Surgery?

• Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, (a subspecialty within Obstetrics and Gynecology) encompasses the study and treatment of disorders of the pelvic floor and urinary bladder. Historically, gynecologists first became involved in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract fistulas. The field's is dedicated to the diagnosis, management, and surgical therapy of urinary incontinence (leakage of urine) and pelvic floor dysfunction. Associated problems of pelvic organ prolapse (bulging or falling) that involve the uterus, vagina, bladder and rectum are managed by a combination of non-operative and operative means.

  Urinary incontinence (leakage of urine) is a very common condition affecting at least 10-20% of women under age 65 and up to 56% of women over the age of 65. While incontinence also affects men, it occurs much more commonly in women.

  Prolapse simply means displacement from the normal position. When this word is used to describe the female organs, it usually means bulging, sagging or falling. It can occur quickly, but usually happens over the course of many years. On average, 11% of women will undergo surgery for this condition.

  Prolapse and incontinence frequently occur together. Both conditions are believed to result from damage to the pelvic floor after delivering a baby. Other possible factors in the development of prolapse and incontinence are very heavy lifting on a daily basis (as some paramedics and factory workers might do) chronic coughing, severe constipation and obesity.

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