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Dr. Hovik Taymoorian, DO, PA

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: preconception counseling, laparoscopic hysterectomy, conization, and more.

8028 Ritchie Highway Suite 126
Pasadena, MD 21122

(410) 768-6702

Dr. Hovik Taymoorian, DO, PA is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Pasadena, MD specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Hovik Taymoorian, DO, PA is affiliated with MedStar Harbor Hospital and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

Address:

8028 Ritchie Highway Suite 126
Pasadena, MD 21122

Some issues Dr. Hovik Taymoorian, DO, PA 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.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

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.

doctor visit	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	22
cytology	17
doctor visit	38
gynecologic pathology	17
gynecologic procedures	22
preventive care	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	12
doctor visit	46
gynecologic procedures	12

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	21
cytology	16
doctor visit	22
gynecologic pathology	16
gynecologic procedures	21
preventive care	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	20
doctor visit	44
gynecologic procedures	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	24
cytology	17
doctor visit	50
gynecologic pathology	17
gynecologic procedures	24
preventive care	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	55
cytology	38
doctor visit	126
gynecologic pathology	38
gynecologic procedures	55
preventive care	38

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hovik Taymoorian, DO, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hovik Taymoorian, DO, PA treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Pasadena, MD were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

breast exam	25
cytology	22
doctor visit	48
gynecologic pathology	22
gynecologic procedures	25
preventive care	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hovik Taymoorian, DO, PA.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	5
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	1

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hovik Taymoorian, DO, PA From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hovik Taymoorian, DO, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	2
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Hovik Taymoorian, DO, PA graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. He completed residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (1994)

Residency: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (1999)

Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hovik Taymoorian, DO, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Harbor Hospital

MedStar Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Hovik Taymoorian, DO, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$137 ORIAHNN $64	LO LOESTRIN FE $59	Liletta $14
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$124 Myrbetriq $38	$86
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$114 GYN $114
Aspira Women's Health Inc	$106 OVA1 $106
Pfizer Inc.	$100 MYFEMBREE $89	ESTRING $11
Other	$693 MYFEMBREE $102	Balcoltra $50	Phexxi $43	ETHICON $38	LO LOESTRIN FE $31	Other $429

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,188
Education	$86

Biography

Dr. Hovik Taymoorian's area of specialization is obstetrics & gynecology. Clinical interests for Dr. Taymoorian include colposcopy, cystocele (bladder prolapse), and adolescent gynecology. He studied medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Taymoorian completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Taymoorian (or staff) speaks the following languages: Croatian, Czech, and Danish. He is affiliated with MedStar Harbor Hospital.