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Dr. Leigh E. Matlaga, MD

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Yale School of Medicine (2000)
Professional interests include: preconception counseling, laparoscopic hysterectomy, implant removal, and more.
9103 Franklin Square Drive Suite 305
Baltimore, MD 21237

Dr. Leigh E. Matlaga, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Baltimore, MD specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2000 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Leigh E. Matlaga, MD is affiliated with MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

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9103 Franklin Square Drive Suite 305
Baltimore, MD 21237

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9103 Franklin Square Drive Weinberg Building, Suite 305
Baltimore, MD 21237

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9000 Franklin Square Drive
Rossville, MD 21237

Some issues Dr. Leigh E. Matlaga, MD can help you with:

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:

  • A large baby or birth to multiple children
  • Pelvic fracture or limited birth canal
  • Baby in the "breech position," where a baby is positioned feet or bottom first in the uterus
  • Baby with a developmental disorder
  • Irregular fetal heartbeat
  • Mother with a history of previous C-sections

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:

  • Labor not progressing
  • Fetus switching position during labor
  • Distressed infant
  • Blockage of the cervical opening by the placenta
  • Prolapsed umbilical cord

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.

Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)

A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.

There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:

  • Heavy bleeding or pain, such as that due to fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
  • Cancer
  • Prolapsed uterus, where the pelvic muscles can no longer completely hold the uterus in place

It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.

Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.

A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.

Pessary

A pessary is a device that is inserted into the vagina to relieve symptoms associated with mild to moderate pelvic organ prolapse, a condition in which the womb, bladder, or rectum bulges into the vaginal canal. This device is made of either rubber or plastic and is a safe, nonsurgical way to provide support for prolapsed organs.

Pessaries come in different shapes and sizes, and finding the right one can take some trial and error. Before a pessary fitting, patients will be examined and evaluated based on prolapse-related symptoms they may be experiencing, which may include discomfort, urine leakage when sneezing or coughing, and trouble keeping tampons in.

The following tips can help guide the process of finding the right fit:

  • Once in place, patients should not be able to feel the device at all. If there is even slight pressure, patients should let their healthcare provider know, and she will find a pessary of a different size or shape.
  • The pessary should not fall out with sneezing, coughing, jumping, or squatting. While getting fitted, patients should try jumping or squatting to see if the device will fall out. If it does, a different pessary will be inserted until they find one that stays in place.
  • Patients and their healthcare providers should make sure the device is improving symptoms by having a check-up 5 to 15 days after it is inserted. If there is no improvement, patients may have to be re-fitted with a different pessary, or patients may be asked to consider surgical options.

The device should be kept clean to avoid issues like vaginal odor, discharge, or irritation. To clean a pessary, it must be taken out and washed with soap and water. Healthcare providers will instruct patients on how to remove and reinsert the device. If patients are unable to do this on their own, they will need to get it done at the doctor's office at least once every two months.

In The News 

“The flu can take an extra health toll on pregnant women, but vaccination can offer protection not only for the woman but for her infant, according to Dr. Leigh Matlaga, an OB-GYN at MedStar...”—"Pregnant women need a flu shot to stave off serious illness", Daily Press, November 2017

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leigh E. Matlaga, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Leigh E. Matlaga, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Baltimore, MD were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

breast exam 32
cytology 24
doctor visit 22
gynecologic pathology 24
gynecologic procedures 32
preventive care 24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leigh E. Matlaga, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 46
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 17
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
75 to 84
85 and over
Less than 65 11
65 to 74 13

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leigh E. Matlaga, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Leigh E. Matlaga, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 42
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 7
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 6
Asthma 1
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 13
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer
Dementia

Education & Training

Dr. Leigh E. Matlaga, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2000. She completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine (2000)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center (2004)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Leigh E. Matlaga, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
MedStar Health
MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Leigh E. Matlaga, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic, Employee Health Plan (EHP) and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Leigh E. Matlaga, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO
MAMSI
First Health PPO
Blue Choice
Golden Rule
Great-West Healthcare
TRICARE
Community Care Network (CCN)
Coventry
TRICARE Reserve Select
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Leigh E. Matlaga, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1043 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Leigh E. Matlaga, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Baltimore, MD. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-10
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Dr. Matlaga was absolutely incredible! So kind and understanding! My annual appointment had to change course to a procedure and she was so thoughtful in communicating what was happening, what she was doing, and why. I was kinda freaked out and I couldn't have had a more understanding provider. I am so grateful for her care.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-21
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Matlaga is a hidden gem and someone I referred my closest friends and family to. She is very well versed, makes you feel at home and is really transparent which I appreciate most.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-26
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My daughter is getting ready to start her family and I told her she must go to Dr Matlaga to delivery her babies! Dr. Matlaga was incredibly nice and just wonderful!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-08-10
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*Dr. Matlaga is amazing. Very calm, great listener and very experienced. I trust her judgment calls and she has been correct consistently.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-07-24
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Dr. Matlaga is wonderful. I feel very fortunate to have her as my doctor. She is knowlegable, compassionate, efficient and reassuring.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-06-21
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Dr. Matlaga is a wonderful doctor. She always listens to my questions and concerns and provides the information I need.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-02-26
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Think covid has providers worrying and to spend less time in rooms and touch pt as little as possible.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-08-03
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*Dr. Matlaga provides excellent care! She is personable, professional, and makes me feel at ease.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-16
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Matlaga is always professional and always gives me information that I need.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-23
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Good experience, gentle exam without pain.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Leigh E. Matlaga, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Olympus America Inc. $192 Surgical Energy Products
$192
AbbVie Inc. $181 ORIAHNN
$76 		Liletta
$49 		LO LOESTRIN FE
$37 		BOTOX
$19
Ethicon US, LLC $139 SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix
$43 		STRATAFIX
$42 		SURGICEL NU-KNIT
$32 		Enseal X1
$22
AbbVie, Inc. $125 Orilissa
$125
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. $57 Skyla
$57
Other $328 DILAPAN-S
$44 		PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
$40 		NEXPLANON
$39 		PARAGARD
$35 		Liletta
$28 		Other
$141
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,021

Biography

Dr. Leigh Matlaga's area of specialization is obstetrics & gynecology. She has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. She has an open panel in Baltimore, MD according to Doctor.com. Dr. Matlaga is a graduate of Yale School of Medicine.

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