LaparoscopicHysterectomy near Woodbridge, VA

Care Philosophy: Dr. Hersh is passionate about celebrating health and respecting life through state-of-the-art technology, compassionate individualized care and and honoring the values that matter most to you. You will be pleasantly surprised by her emphasis on preventative health care and how important it is to her that you have a complete understanding of all the options available to you for your care. Our dedicated female physicians and clinicians are committed to supporting you with the highest quality of comprehensive obstetrical and gynecologic care available in Northern Virginia. Always in a safe, compassionate and nurturing manner. Virginia Women's Health Associates has a caring commitment to women's health across the lifespan, grounded in an unwavering respect for life from the moment of conception. Our staff seeks to provide the highest professional standard of obstetric and gynecologic care, coupled with a dedication to the overall dignity and well being of our patient.

Biography: A board-certified, award-winning OB/GYN specialist, Dr. Neda Hashemi offers her compassion and experience to members of the Reston, Virginia, community at Reston Women's Center.Dr. Hashemi received her Bachelor of Science from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, and attended the Medical College of Virginia, where she received a Master of Science in Physiology and Endocrinology.After earning her medical degree at the same university, she pursued the field of OB/GYN during her residency with some of the most renowned surgeons at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore.The recipient of numerous accolades, including multiple scientific research awards, Dr. Hashemi has been voted the best teaching resident-physician in her field. She is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is the director of Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital.Dr. Hashemi enjoys being a member of the local community and volunteers in underprivileged communities in Virginia. A married mother of two children, she is fluent in English and Farsi and intermediate in Spanish.Dedicated to meeting the needs of her patients, Dr. Hashemi works late on Wednesdays to accommodate working parents and every other Saturdays for patients who find it difficult to visit the office during the week.

Biography: Dr. Contreras completed her undergraduate studies at Xavier University of Louisiana with a BS in biology. She then attended East Carolina Brody School of Medicine and completed her residency at East Carolina University-Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville, NC. She is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American Medical Association, and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. A native of Durham, North Carolina, Dr. Contreras moved to Southern Maryland in 2011. Dr. Contreras enjoys cooking, baking and traveling with her husband Dr. Contreras. She has two children Amaya and Roman and a cuddly hamster, Keko. Dr. Contreras has a special interest in high-risk obstetrics and posterior vaginal support.