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Dr. Mitra Zameni is a highly trained, compassionate, and well-seasoned Gynecologist. She is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In addition, Dr. Zameni is also a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She served her internship in Saint Vincent Hospital, then went on to complete her residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. In 2013, she was invited to join the Greenburgh Health Center in Westchester county, NY, providing high-quality care to the community for almost 5 years. In 2018, she moved with her family to Fairfax, Virginia, and started her own practice, Elite Gynecology & MedSpa. Dr. Zameni states that the most rewarding part of Gynecology is being able to build a strong physician/patient relationship. She not only brings her medical expertise to the practice, but contributes to its persona with a warm, sincere personality and a strong desire to make a positive difference in her patients lives.

I am a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG). I’ve been in practice for nearly Fourteen years. I am Board certified (Diplomat of American Board of OBGYN) and have taken certified trainings to perform minimally invasive surgeries utilizing the most current technology in the surgical arena – da Vinci and Olympus 3-D. My interests include strong commitment to patient education, research in women’s health care, and teaching. I’ve 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. I’ve an outstanding ability to provide care with emphasis on a holistic approach, treating the female patient as a physical, emotional, and social being.

Dr. Mitra Zameni is a highly trained, compassionate, and well-seasoned Gynecologist. She is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In addition, Dr. Zameni is also a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She served her internship in Saint Vincent Hospital, then went on to complete her residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. In 2013, she was invited to join the Greenburgh Health Center in Westchester county, NY, providing high-quality care to the community for almost 5 years. In 2018, she moved with her family to Fairfax, Virginia, and started her own practice, Elite Gynecology & MedSpa. Dr. Zameni states that the most rewarding part of Gynecology is being able to build a strong physician/patient relationship. She not only brings her medical expertise to the practice, but contributes to its persona with a warm, sincere personality and a strong desire to make a positive difference in her patients lives.

Danielle Austin, MD, is an OB/GYN serving patients at Capital Women’s Care in Fairfax, Manassas, and Haymarket, Virginia.

Dr. Austin received her bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut. After graduation, she worked at a biotechnology firm conducting research on a noninvasive test for Down syndrome before attending medical school. Dr. Austin graduated from the University of

Connecticut School of Medicine and then underwent her residency training at Lehigh Valley Health Network. 

After moving to Northern Virginia, Dr. Austin has been the chair of the obstetrics and gynecology department at Reston Hospital for the past year. She is interested in obstetrics and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including her experience with operating the da Vinci Robotic System.

Dr. Austin was born and raised in Connecticut. She moved to Northern Virginia to escape the cold winters and be closer to family. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, running both full and half marathons, playing tennis, and reading.

David Afram, MD, FACOG, is an experienced OB/GYN at Captial Women’s Care in Fairfax, Manassas, and Haymarket, Virginia. With 20 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Afram has helped countless women and continues to provide quality, personalized care.

Dr. Afram is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and has been board certified in obstetrics and gynecology since 2009. He is also a fellow of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Surgeons.

Dr. Afram’s medical journey began when he attended McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where Dr. Afram obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in biology. Upon completion of his medical degree, Dr. Afram moved on to George Washington University Hospital, where he finished his medical residency training and where he also received the teaching award for Council on Residents Education in obstetrics and gynecology.

A former assistant clinical professor at the West Virginia School of Medicine, Dr. Afram has various medical areas of interest, which comprise of high-risk obstetrics and minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries. 

In Dr. Afram’s spare time, he takes pleasure in spending time with his family and playing tennis and soccer. He also enjoys reading and has a special interest in history and international affairs. He is fluent in multiple languages including English, Arabic, and French.

Dr. Afram and his wife reside in Oakton, Virginia.

Zohreh Nikkhah Abyaneh, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN at Woodbridge Obstetrics & Gynecology,  a women’s health practice serving Woodbridge, Virginia and the surrounding areas including Lorton, Springfield, Stafford, Annandale, Manassas, Alexandria, and Fairfax. Dr. Nikkhah Abyaneh provides comprehensive primary and reproductive care for women throughout all the stages of their lives, from adolescence to pregnancy to menopause. She is devoted to providing exceptional care and developing strong, lasting relationships with each of her patients.

After graduating from Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran, Dr. Nikkhah Abyaneh went completed her OB/GYN residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Before deciding to focus her career on medicine, Dr. Nikkhah Abyaneh finished two years of midwifery school in Iran.

To further enhance her skills and those of her colleagues, Dr. Nikkhah Abyaneh conducted research on laparoscopy and ablation and had her results published.

To better serve her diverse community, Dr. Nikkhah Abyaneh is fluent in English and Farsi. She also delivers at Fairfax Hospital and Sentara Hospital. When she’s not improving the lives of her patients, Dr. Nikkhah Abyaneh enjoys painting and antiquing.

Danielle Austin, MD, is an OB/GYN serving patients at Capital Women’s Care in Fairfax, Manassas, and Haymarket, Virginia.

Dr. Austin received her bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut. After graduation, she worked at a biotechnology firm conducting research on a noninvasive test for Down syndrome before attending medical school. Dr. Austin graduated from the University of

Connecticut School of Medicine and then underwent her residency training at Lehigh Valley Health Network. 

After moving to Northern Virginia, Dr. Austin has been the chair of the obstetrics and gynecology department at Reston Hospital for the past year. She is interested in obstetrics and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including her experience with operating the da Vinci Robotic System.

Dr. Austin was born and raised in Connecticut. She moved to Northern Virginia to escape the cold winters and be closer to family. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, running both full and half marathons, playing tennis, and reading.

David Afram, MD, FACOG, is an experienced OB/GYN at Captial Women’s Care in Fairfax, Manassas, and Haymarket, Virginia. With 20 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Afram has helped countless women and continues to provide quality, personalized care.

Dr. Afram is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and has been board certified in obstetrics and gynecology since 2009. He is also a fellow of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Surgeons.

Dr. Afram’s medical journey began when he attended McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where Dr. Afram obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in biology. Upon completion of his medical degree, Dr. Afram moved on to George Washington University Hospital, where he finished his medical residency training and where he also received the teaching award for Council on Residents Education in obstetrics and gynecology.

A former assistant clinical professor at the West Virginia School of Medicine, Dr. Afram has various medical areas of interest, which comprise of high-risk obstetrics and minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries. 

In Dr. Afram’s spare time, he takes pleasure in spending time with his family and playing tennis and soccer. He also enjoys reading and has a special interest in history and international affairs. He is fluent in multiple languages including English, Arabic, and French.

Dr. Afram and his wife reside in Oakton, Virginia.

David Afram, MD, FACOG, is an experienced OB/GYN at Captial Women’s Care in Fairfax, Manassas, and Haymarket, Virginia. With 20 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Afram has helped countless women and continues to provide quality, personalized care.

Dr. Afram is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and has been board certified in obstetrics and gynecology since 2009. He is also a fellow of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Surgeons.

Dr. Afram’s medical journey began when he attended McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where Dr. Afram obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in biology. Upon completion of his medical degree, Dr. Afram moved on to George Washington University Hospital, where he finished his medical residency training and where he also received the teaching award for Council on Residents Education in obstetrics and gynecology.

A former assistant clinical professor at the West Virginia School of Medicine, Dr. Afram has various medical areas of interest, which comprise of high-risk obstetrics and minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries. 

In Dr. Afram’s spare time, he takes pleasure in spending time with his family and playing tennis and soccer. He also enjoys reading and has a special interest in history and international affairs. He is fluent in multiple languages including English, Arabic, and French.

Dr. Afram and his wife reside in Oakton, Virginia.

Danielle Austin, MD, is an OB/GYN serving patients at Capital Women’s Care in Fairfax, Manassas, and Haymarket, Virginia.

Dr. Austin received her bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut. After graduation, she worked at a biotechnology firm conducting research on a noninvasive test for Down syndrome before attending medical school. Dr. Austin graduated from the University of

Connecticut School of Medicine and then underwent her residency training at Lehigh Valley Health Network. 

After moving to Northern Virginia, Dr. Austin has been the chair of the obstetrics and gynecology department at Reston Hospital for the past year. She is interested in obstetrics and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including her experience with operating the da Vinci Robotic System.

Dr. Austin was born and raised in Connecticut. She moved to Northern Virginia to escape the cold winters and be closer to family. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, running both full and half marathons, playing tennis, and reading.

About Dr. Young

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As a leader in modern women’s health solutions and a highly regarded gynecologic surgeon, Carolynn Young, MD, is a trusted physician for women of all ages. Dr. Young treats patients at Rockville Gynecology in Rockville, Maryland.

After completing her undergraduate degree, graduating summa cum laude, from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Dr. Young was accepted into medical school. She earned her doctor of medicine from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. 

Dr. Young then completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency through Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk. She’s currently board certified through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and a member of the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists.

Throughout her career, Dr. Young has gained extensive experience in pelvic floor surgery and minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Young regularly speaks at conferences and teaches her peers about modern surgical procedures and women’s health topics. She has special interests in uterine fibroids, abnormal bleeding, contraception, adolescent gynecology, and abnormal Pap smears. 

Dr. Young was even the first physician to perform robotic surgery using the da Vinci® system at the Johns Hopkins Medicine Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, in 2009. She continues to utilize the da Vinci system to perform hysterectomy, myomectomy, resection of endometriosis, and removal of ovarian cyst procedures. 

Outside of Rockville Gynecology, Dr. Young serves as the co-director of the Robotic Surgery Steering Committee at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville. Because of her expertise and dedication to patient care, Dr. Young was recognized as the Top Doctor in the Washingtonian magazine every year since 2015. 

When she’s not busy caring for patients, Dr. Young enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. She likes to travel to experience new cultures, exercise, read, and go on boat rides. Dr. Young truly enjoys learning about and experiencing anything to do with Italy.

Dr. Leonard Bienkowski provides gynecology services to patients in Frederick, Mount Airy & Urbana, Maryland. He is a member of the staff at Capital Women’s Care.

Dr. Bienkowski earned his medical degree at the Academy of Medicine in Wroclaw, Poland, where he graduated in 1982. Dr. Bienkowski later completed his residency at St. Agnes Hospital and the University of Maryland Hospital in 1986. Although he has studied all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology during his career, his primary areas of interest include endometrial ablation, natural hormone therapy, and menopause. In his spare time, Dr. Bienkowski enjoys reading, sports, and travel. He has 2 children.

Dr. Bienkowski has decades of experience in obstetrics and gynecology. He is no longer performing deliveries at this time, but he provides other valuable services to patients. Patients who are interested in making an appointment with Dr. Bienkowski can contact Capital Women’s Care for a consultation or an appointment.

Tushar Shetty, MD joined the team at Capital Women's Care Frederick in 2024. Raised in Metro Detroit, Dr. Shetty completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan, earning a Bachelor of Science in both Neuroscience and Spanish in 2014. He then worked as a secondary education teacher through Teach for America in Southwest Detroit. Through that experience, he gained an interest in health education, especially in teen pregnancy as the school accommodated pregnant students. This brought him to medicine, where he completed his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2020, further growing his passion for women's health. He stayed in Detroit to complete his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Detroit Medical Center - Hutzel Women's Hospital in 2024.

Dr. Shetty is passionate about holistic obstetric and gynecologic care, offering comprehensive services and acute care. He is training in minimally invasive surgery. His interests include uterine fibroids management and contraceptive care. He understands his unique position as a provider allows him to serve as an advocate for women, and aspires to provide longitudinal care from adolescence to post-menopause. He looks forward to serving the Frederick community.

Dr. Renee Thomas-Spencer provides obstetric and gynecology services to patients in Mount Airy and Frederick, Maryland. She is an experienced physician and a member of the staff at Capital Women’s Care.

Dr. Thomas-Spencer earned a bachelor’s of science degree in biology from the University of Maryland, College Park, where she graduated in 1993. Dr. Thomas-Spencer also served in the 2290th United States Army Reserves Unit during the Desert Storm War in 1991.

After receiving her undergraduate degree, Dr. Thomas-Spencer went to medical school at Howard University College of Medicine, where she graduated in 1999. She completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Morehouse School of Medicine and Grady Memorial Hospital in 2003.

Dr. Thomas-Spencer’s areas of interest include laparoscopic procedures, minimally-invasive procedures, and adolescent gynecology. She’s Board Certified from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Dr. Thomas-Spencer is married and has 1 daughter. She grew up in Frederick, Maryland, and she is excited and proud to be practicing medicine in her hometown.

Eva Pickler, MD, FACOG, joined Capital Women’s Care (Division 33) in Frederick in May 2024. A native of North Carolina, Dr. Pickler received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from North Carolina State University. She also earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. After a career in the corporate world, Dr. Pickler went on to earn her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine in 1998 and completed her residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee in 2002. She remained in Johnson City for fourteen years in private practice before relocating to northern Virginia. She has been an obstetric hospitalist at Frederick Health Hospital since 2017.

Dr. Pickler is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Her practice with Capital Women’s Care is focused on caring for the obstetric patient in the hospital setting and performing urgent gynecologic surgeries as needed.

Dr. Pickler is married and has a menagerie of animals. She believes in striving for your goals, one of which she completed for herself in 2021 when she summited Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. In her spare time, she enjoys personal fitness, steeplechase horse racing, and travel, including a yearly trip to Guatemala for medical missions.