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Dr. Helain Jody Landy, MD is a perinatologist in Washington, DC specializing in maternal and fetal medicine. She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Helain Jody Landy, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Harbor Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Cesarean Section (C-Section)
A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.
C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.
C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.
C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.
Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:
Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:
Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.
Dr. Helain Jody Landy, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1982. She completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in District of Columbia.
Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1982)
Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensed In: District of Columbia
Dr. Helain Jody Landy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Helain Jody Landy, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), Medicare Direct, OCI Direct (HMO), Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open EPO Plus, IH-Open POS Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Helain Jody Landy, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Helain Jody Landy, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 187 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Helain Jody Landy, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Helain Jody Landy, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$9,006
BENLYSTA $7,342 |
$1,664 |
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$6,328
Feraheme $6,314 |
Makena $14 |
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$22
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Dr. Helain Jody Landy, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $325.
Dr. Helain Landy's area of specialization is maternal and fetal medicine. Dr. Landy is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Areas of expertise for Dr. Landy include gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), preterm labor, and pre-eclampsia. She is professionally affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. Dr. Landy seems to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Washington, DC. She attended Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at George Washington University Medical Center, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania Hospital.
