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Dr. Sheila Overton, MD

Dr. Sheila Overton, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Sheila Overton, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Damascus, MD and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1983. She is affiliated with Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

26005 Ridge Rd Ste 200 Damascus, MD 20872

Dr. Overton is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Overton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Overton

4.1

10 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
70%
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4 Star
10%
10%
3 Star
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
20%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Monica C. in Gaithersburg, MD – Jul 23, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Adwoa L. in Germantown, MD – Jan 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gaithersburg, MD – May 23, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Overton believes in treating the patient as a whole person and not just focusing on any single problem.  She provides sensitive, compassionate care and is always willing to listen to patient questions and concerns.  When possible,...read more

biography

Sheila Overton, M.D., is a board certified OB/GYN and has been in practice since 1987. Before becoming a physican, she was a registered nurse.  Dr. Overton has dedicated her career to making a positive difference in the lives of...read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

    Internship Hospital, 1984
  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
  • Creighton University

    Undergraduate School, 1979
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Dr. Overton is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Unavail26005 Ridge Rd Ste 200 Damascus, MD 20872
    1

    Practice

    Office9901 Medical Center Dr Rockville, MD 20850
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

      9901 Medical Center Dr
      Rockville, MD 20850
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2021)

      Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      73%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

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