Free prenatal care in Silver Spring, Maryland

Simmonds, Martin & Helmbrecht is a health institution located at 1738 Elton Road, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States. They have been caring for women throughout all stages of life since 1970. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, they have updated their visitor policy to allow 2 healthy visitors for all appointments. The institution offers quick access to lab results and prescription refill requests, as well as video-based telemedicine services. They provide a range of onsite services including ultrasound, minimally invasive surgery, and comprehensive antepartum testing. Certified nurse-midwives are also available for low-risk obstetric patients. Patients can access free eBooks written by Advantia Health’s Dr. Heather Johnson. The institution has additional offices in Damascus, Gaithersburg, and Rockville. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm, with walk-ins accepted at LabCorp during normal business hours.

Dr. Eric M. Ashkin is a highly respected doctor specializing in Obstetrics & Gynecology, located at 2101 Medical Park Drive in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States. He received his Bachelor's Degree from The University of Pennsylvania and went on to complete his Master of Science in Physiology at The Chicago Medical School. Dr. Ashkin then earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from The George Washington University and completed his residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the same institution. He currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at The George Washington University and spends time mentoring medical students and Residents at Holy Cross Hospital. Dr. Ashkin has been practicing in the greater DMV area since 2002 and is a founding member of the medical staff at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery and is trained in robotic-assisted surgery on the da Vinci Surgical System. Dr. Ashkin is also the Medical Director at the Maryland Surgery Center in Rockville. In addition to his medical practice, Dr. Ashkin enjoys skiing, music, water activities, and traveling in his free time.