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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.

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.

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.

Bio for Dr. Padhy

RADHA RANI PADHY, MD, MPH, FACOG-MIGS, joined Capital Women's Care (Division 33) in Frederick, MD in September 2022.     Dr. Padhy graduated from the American University of Antigua in 2014, and completed her residency in 2018 at Hofstra University/Northwell Medical Center in Staten Island, NY.  She then earned a Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.  In 2024, Dr. Padhy was certified as a Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon (MIGS) by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG).   Dr. Padhy has a passion for the treatment of endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic adhesive disease, chronic pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, infertility, menopause and bladder issues. She also works with Gynecologic Oncologists for gynecologic cancer management and care.    Dr. Padhy treats and welcomes patients for routine obstetric and gynecologic care.  In her free time, Dr. Padhy enjoys making jokes, dancing with her husband, walking her dogs, and running after her two small children. 

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.

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.

Dr. Gerrit Schipper is a dedicated member of the staff at Capital Women’s Care. Although he is no longer performing deliveries, he offers a number of other valuable services to patients in and around the area of Mount Airy and Frederick, Maryland.

Before beginning his career in Maryland, Dr. Schipper attended the Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara in Zapopan, Mexico. He graduated from university in 1979 and obtained his medical degree from the Track V Program at the University of Maryland Medical School. Dr. Schipper completed both his internship and residency at South Baltimore General Hospital. He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

During his medical training, Dr. Schipper studied the fields of obstetrics and gynecology in detail. His areas of interest include vaginal surgery, operative laparoscopy, female incontinence, and pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Schipper’s personal interests include travel, Latin America, and agriculture. Call or schedule an appointment online with Dr. Schipper at Capital Women’s Care.

Dr. Amy Heyman is a valued member of the medical staff at Capital Women’s Care. She provides a number of different services for patients in and around Frederick, Mount Airy & Urbana, Maryland.

Dr. Heyman completed 4 years of undergraduate training at Michigan State University. After receiving her bachelor’s degree, she attended medical school at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

After medical school, Dr. Heyman completed her internship and residency at the Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Her professional interests include minimally-invasive gynecologic surgery, adolescent gynecology, and menopausal gynecology. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, watching movies, traveling, and being outdoors.

Dr. Heyman is currently accepting new patients. She offers services in both obstetrics and gynecology. To make an appointment or receive a consultation from Dr. Heyman, patients should contact Capital Women’s Care. The practice is currently welcoming new patients.

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.

Dr. Amy Heyman is a valued member of the medical staff at Capital Women’s Care. She provides a number of different services for patients in and around Frederick, Mount Airy & Urbana, Maryland.

Dr. Heyman completed 4 years of undergraduate training at Michigan State University. After receiving her bachelor’s degree, she attended medical school at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

After medical school, Dr. Heyman completed her internship and residency at the Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Her professional interests include minimally-invasive gynecologic surgery, adolescent gynecology, and menopausal gynecology. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, watching movies, traveling, and being outdoors.

Dr. Heyman is currently accepting new patients. She offers services in both obstetrics and gynecology. To make an appointment or receive a consultation from Dr. Heyman, patients should contact Capital Women’s Care. The practice is currently welcoming new patients.

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.

Dr. Gerrit Schipper is a dedicated member of the staff at Capital Women’s Care. Although he is no longer performing deliveries, he offers a number of other valuable services to patients in and around the area of Mount Airy and Frederick, Maryland.

Before beginning his career in Maryland, Dr. Schipper attended the Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara in Zapopan, Mexico. He graduated from university in 1979 and obtained his medical degree from the Track V Program at the University of Maryland Medical School. Dr. Schipper completed both his internship and residency at South Baltimore General Hospital. He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

During his medical training, Dr. Schipper studied the fields of obstetrics and gynecology in detail. His areas of interest include vaginal surgery, operative laparoscopy, female incontinence, and pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Schipper’s personal interests include travel, Latin America, and agriculture. Call or schedule an appointment online with Dr. Schipper at Capital Women’s Care.

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.

Bio for Dr. Padhy

RADHA RANI PADHY, MD, MPH, FACOG-MIGS, joined Capital Women's Care (Division 33) in Frederick, MD in September 2022.     Dr. Padhy graduated from the American University of Antigua in 2014, and completed her residency in 2018 at Hofstra University/Northwell Medical Center in Staten Island, NY.  She then earned a Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.  In 2024, Dr. Padhy was certified as a Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon (MIGS) by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG).   Dr. Padhy has a passion for the treatment of endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic adhesive disease, chronic pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, infertility, menopause and bladder issues. She also works with Gynecologic Oncologists for gynecologic cancer management and care.    Dr. Padhy treats and welcomes patients for routine obstetric and gynecologic care.  In her free time, Dr. Padhy enjoys making jokes, dancing with her husband, walking her dogs, and running after her two small children. 

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.

Dr. Amy Heyman is a valued member of the medical staff at Capital Women’s Care. She provides a number of different services for patients in and around Frederick, Mount Airy & Urbana, Maryland.

Dr. Heyman completed 4 years of undergraduate training at Michigan State University. After receiving her bachelor’s degree, she attended medical school at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

After medical school, Dr. Heyman completed her internship and residency at the Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Her professional interests include minimally-invasive gynecologic surgery, adolescent gynecology, and menopausal gynecology. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, watching movies, traveling, and being outdoors.

Dr. Heyman is currently accepting new patients. She offers services in both obstetrics and gynecology. To make an appointment or receive a consultation from Dr. Heyman, patients should contact Capital Women’s Care. The practice is currently welcoming new patients.