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Dr. Navita Modi

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

Navita Modi, M.D. is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG). Dr. Modi has been in practice for nearly Fourteen years. Dr. Modi is Board certified (Diplomat of American Board of OBGYN) and has taken certified trainings to perform minimally invasive surgeries utilizing the most current technology in the surgical arena – da Vinci and Olympus 3-D. Dr. Modi’s interests include strong commitment to patient education, research in women’s health care, and teaching.

Dr. Modi has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of women’s diseases, especially dealing with the female reproductive system, performing advanced gynecologic surgeries, including diagnostic, emergency, and Urogyn procedures. Dr. Modi has an outstanding ability to provide care with emphasis on a holistic approach, treating the female patient as a physical, emotional, and social being. With her ability to establish rapport with the patients, unfailing flexibility, and adaptability to constantly changing circumstances, she has been able to deliver superior results under extreme pressures.

Dr. Modi has published various research papers and articles throughout her professional career. Dr. Modi has also received recognition awards for her outstanding performances – VIP award by Ohio Health and chosen among America’s Top OB/GYNs by Consumer Research Council of America, are a few.

Dr. Modi is dedicated to providing compassionate care to women of all ages. When not in the office or at the hospital, Dr. Modi enjoys spending time with friends and family, teaching and helping various charitable organizations.
20 years Experience
Dr. Navita Modi
  • Lanham, MD
  • Howard University Hospital
  • Accepting new patients

Is pregnancy possible after chemotherapy?

Yes still there is a chance, if her doc before chemo and radiation did cryopreservation of her ovaries, breast feeding may not be possible but I will still be happy to carry a READ MORE
Yes still there is a chance, if her doc before chemo and radiation did cryopreservation of her ovaries, breast feeding may not be possible but I will still be happy to carry a child is she has her ovaries still functional

If my pregnancy test is negative, why are my periods delayed?

There are lot of other reasons ,that you can have late periods ,Please see your obgyn and get this blood work first like pregnancy test,TSH,Prolactin ,FSH and LH

Vaginal warts

Inside the vagina is more painful than outside

Is a TSH value of 3.17 normal in 9 months of pregnancy?

No, it is not normal, make sure to do free T3 and free T4.

Is fertility reduced with spina bifida?

Yes it can, I will go to a MFM and have preconceptional counseling before getting pregnant.

How can I differentiate between implantation bleeding and periods?

Implantation bleed can make your pregnancy test positive and can delay your periods, that is the way you distinguish it from periods.

What if I miss a week straight of birth control pills?

No you have to use a backup method and start all over again a new pack, backup method means condom

Why am I bleeding after my pap?

It is common, sometimes blood vessels around the cervical os bleeds if there is lot of inflammation

Breast cancer biopsy

Biopsy is more accurate

What is cerclage?

It prevents the cervix to open up before 36-37weeks ,So the pregnant patient does not miscarry and deliver a healthy baby ,basically cerclage is a stitch a doc put it around the READ MORE
It prevents the cervix to open up before 36-37weeks ,So the pregnant patient does not miscarry and deliver a healthy baby ,basically cerclage is a stitch a doc put it around the cervix to keep it close .

Bed rest

No, it means take it easy, avoid heavy activities until and unless you are really bleeding.

RA and pregnancy

You need to have a preconceptional counseling with MFM and they will suggest what else you can take and still become pregnant.

Is my constipation normal?

You may have IBS, you need to see a GI to make sure.

How much Colace can I take while pregnant?

You can still take Miralex powder or enema to help you, you do not have to wait until delivery, Colace does not harm you.

Vaginal delivery after cesarean

Yes, a lot has changed. A lot of hospitals have banned VBAC, due to liability and lack of resources to manage the complications.

Skin rash during pregnancy?

Yes, certainly it can be cholestasis of pregnancy, so please see your ob-gyn asap.

Did my dental x-rays harm my baby? (first trimester)

Do not worry, you will be just fine.

Airport security and being pregnant

Let them know you are pregnant, they can do your security check with other ways without using X-ray.