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Dr. Anne Shrout is Deployed Until Mid-April
Dr. Anne Shrout will be out of the office until the middle of April while she is deployed to provide OBGYN care in Hawaii.
Call (301) 681-9101 to request an appointment with one of our many board-certified OBGYN specialists today.
Four Capital Women’s Care Physicians Named Washingtonian Top Doctor 2022
Help us congratulate Dr. Darryn Band, Dr. Randy Lizardo, Dr. Heather Sine, and Dr. Ann Shrout for being named Top Doc 2022 by the Washingtonian.
These four physicians possess the characteristics and skills that help drive Capital Women’s Care and distinguish us as one of the leading practices in the Washington, DC area.
The 2022 Top Doctors list was published in Washingtonian’s November issue. The doctors were identified by a survey of more than 13,500 locally practicing physicians asking which of their peers they trusted most with their patients.
Darryn Band, MD
Dr. Band received his undergraduate degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, then attended medical school at the University of Maryland. His residency was at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond and returned home to begin working in obstetrics and gynecology, following in his father’s footsteps. Dr. Band is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Randy Lizardo, MD
Dr. Lizardo has been accredited as a Master Surgeon in Minimally Invasive Gynecology by the internationally recognized Surgical Review Corporation and a Certified Surgeon of The Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology. He is currently licensed in DC, Maryland and Virginia and provides surgical services in multiple facilities. He is referred patients from across the DMV and has been consistently recognized by his peers as a Washingtonian Magazine Top Doc.
Heather Sine, MD
Dr. Sine completed her undergraduate degree at the College of Notre Dame in Maryland, and medical school at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., then traveled to the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston for her residency. During her years in medical school, she worked as a medical assistant for an established OB/GYN, and watched how his compassionate patient encounters led to his personal happiness. From this she took her own ability to talk with patients and help alleviate anxieties as well as being there while they make difficult decisions.
Anne Shrout, MD
Dr. Anne Shrout has been practicing OB/GYN for more than 30 years. She is a native Marylander but spent the early part of her professional career as an active duty US Army physician. After completing her military service, she returned to Montgomery County in 2004 to start her civilian practice. She draws on her education as well as her personal experience to guide her in patient interactions and decision making.
Three Capital Women’s Care Physicians Named Washingtonian Top Doctor 2021
Help us congratulate Dr. Darryn Band, Dr. Randy Lizardo, and Dr. Heather Sine for being named Top Doc 2021 by the Washingtonian.
These three physicians possess the characteristics and skills that help drive Capital Women’s Care and distinguish us as one of the leading practices in the Washington, DC area.
The 2021 Top Doctors list was published in Washingtonian’s November issue. The doctors were identified by a survey of more than 13,500 locally practicing physicians asking which of their peers they trusted most with their patients.
Darryn Band, MD
Dr. Band received his undergraduate degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, then attended medical school at the University of Maryland. His residency was at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond and returned home to begin working in obstetrics and gynecology, following in his father’s footsteps. Dr. Band is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Randy Lizardo, MD
Dr. Lizardo has been accredited as a Master Surgeon in Minimally Invasive Gynecology by the internationally recognized Surgical Review Corporation and a Certified Surgeon of The Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology. He is currently licensed in DC, Maryland and Virginia and provides surgical services in multiple facilities. He is referred patients from across the DMV and has been consistently recognized by his peers as a Washingtonian Magazine Top Doc.
Heather Sine, MD
Dr. Sine completed her undergraduate degree at the College of Notre Dame in Maryland, and medical school at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., then traveled to the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston for her residency. During her years in medical school, she worked as a medical assistant for an established OB/GYN, and watched how his compassionate patient encounters led to his personal happiness. From this she took her own ability to talk with patients and help alleviate anxieties as well as being there while they make difficult decisions.
Real Stories: COVID-19 and Pregnancy
The Washington Post published a compelling article documenting several women’s experiences contracting COVID-19 while pregnant.
Read these women’s stories to learn firsthand how important it is to get the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant to help ensure the health of you and your baby.
Read the Full Washington Post Article
CDC Recommends Pregnant Women get Coronavirus Vaccine
The CDC formally recommended that pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine on August 11th after studies have shown that it is safe.
Consult With an OBGYN at Capital Women’s Care
The board-certified OBGYNs at Capital Women’s Care recommend that all eligible people, including pregnant women, receive the COVID-19 vaccine. If you have more questions about the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy, contact our OBGYN office at (301) 681-9101 today!
Dr. Darryn Band Named Bethesda Magazine Top Doctor
Capital Women’s Care is proud to announce that Dr. Darryn Band has been named to the Bethesda Magazine Top Doctor list. Doctors named to this list are specially selected by Professional Research Services (PRS).
Dr. Darryn Band was nominated by fellow physicians who have deemed him the best in their field of practice. We would like to congratulate Dr. Band for continuing to exemplify what it means to be an exceptional obstetrician and gynecologist.
Meet Dr. Band!
Learn more about Darryn Band, MD and request an appointment today!
New CDC Guidelines: COVID-19 Vaccines While Pregnant or Breastfeeding
The CDC has announced new data concerning the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant people.
“CDC encourages all pregnant people or people who are thinking about becoming pregnant and those breastfeeding to get vaccinated to protect themselves from COVID-19,” said CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky. “The vaccines are safe and effective, and it has never been more urgent to increase vaccinations as we face the highly transmissible Delta variant and see severe outcomes from COVID-19 among unvaccinated pregnant people.”
COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for all people age 12 and older. This includes people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to become pregnant, or may become pregnant in the future. Pregnant and recently pregnant people are more vulnerable and more likely to get severely ill with COVID-19.
The board-certified OBGYNs at Capital Women’s Care recommend that all eligible individuals get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pregnancy and the COVID-19 Vaccine
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines Effective in Pregnant, Lactating Women, Research Shows
According to a study published Thursday, March 25th in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “The Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19
vaccines are effective in pregnant and lactating women, who can pass protective antibodies to newborns”. In said study, researchers “looked at 131 women who received either the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna Covid-19” and found that “the vaccine-induced antibody levels were equivalent in pregnant and lactating women, compared to non-pregnant women”.
They also found that “the antibody levels were ‘strikingly higher’ than those resulting from coronavirus infection during pregnancy”. The study “also found the mons’ antibodies were present in their umbilical cord blood and breast milk, suggesting they pass on immunity to their babies”.
Read the Full Story below:
COVID-19 Vaccine Update from ACOG and Maternal-Fetal Medicine
ACOG and Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine are Recommending Pregnant Women Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
ACOG and Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine are aware of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendation to withhold 
COVID-19 vaccines from pregnant individuals unless they are at high risk of exposure. ACOG and SMFM continue to stress that both COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration should not be withheld from pregnant individuals who choose to receive the vaccine. ACOG and SMFM’s current guidance on the COVID-19 vaccine in pregnant patients remains in place. Read the full statement.
Study Finds That Menopause Can Make Workplace Tougher for Women
A new study has found that menopause symptoms can interfere with women’s jobs. Symptoms have shown to affect work performance and increase work 
related stress. Read the full study here.
If you suspect that your menopause symptoms may be impacting work or your everyday life, contact Capital Women’s Care today. Our board-certifed OBGYNs have extensive experience providing care to women experiencing symptoms of menopause. Call (301) 681-9101 to schedule an appointment at our office in Rockville or Silver Spring Maryland today!