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Dr. Robert Gutman, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Urogynecology
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (1998)
Professional interests include: fistula, laparoscopic hysterectomy, exercise, and more.
3305 N Leisure World Boulevard
Silver Spring, MD 20906

Dr. Robert Gutman, MD is an urogynecologist in Rockville, MD specializing in urogynecology. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1998 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Robert Gutman, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center and WHC PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC.

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5410 Edson Lane Suite 306
Rockville, MD 20852

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106 Irving Street, NW Physicians Office Building South Tower Suite 405
Washington, DC 20010

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13950 Brandywine Road Suite L75
Brandywine, MD 20613

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3305 N Leisure World Boulevard
Silver Spring, MD 20906

Some issues Dr. Robert Gutman, MD can help you with:

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.

The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:

  • Cystocele or bladder prolapse, where the bladder sags into the vagina. The surgeon repairs a cystocele by strengthening the front wall of the vagina using stitches so that the bladder will no longer sag.
  • Enterocele or small bowel prolapse, which occurs when the small bowel descends towards the vagina. To correct an enterocele, the tissues between the small bowel and the vagina are sewn together, allowing them to provide more support.
  • Rectocele or posterior prolapse, which is the bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina. Surgery to repair a rectocele removes the excess stretched tissue between the rectum and vagina.
  • Uterine prolapse, which occurs when the uterus slips down to the vagina. To treat a uterine prolapse, the surgeon may secure the neck of the uterus (called cervix) to a ligament in the pelvis using stitches. Another option for this type of prolapse is a vaginal hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus.

Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.

For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis

may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.

In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.

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.

Urodynamics (Bladder and Urethra Function Test)

Urodynamics are tests that assess how well the lower urinary tract is functioning. Specifically, they evaluate its ability to hold and release urine, as well as show if any blockages or leaks are present. The lower urinary tract is made up of the following:

  • The bladder, which stores urine.
  • The urinary sphincters, which are muscles around the opening of the bladder that hold urine in.
  • The urethra, which is the tube where urine flows out of the body.

Urodynamics tests are normally performed together as one series, but depending on patients' symptoms, only one or some of them may be necessary. The most common tests are:

  • Cystometrogram, which measures the amount of urine the bladder can store and how full it is before someone has the urge to urinate. Doctors may order this test if she suspects their patient has a weak bladder.
  • Pressure flow study, which measures the pressure in the bladder while urinating. This test helps locate a blockage in the bladder.
  • Uroflowmetry, which measures how much and how fast urine flows out of the body. This test is usually recommended when patients have difficulty urinating or they have a slow stream.
  • Urethral sphincter electromyography, which measures how strong the muscles and nerves in the bladder and sphincters are. Doctors may request this test if the problem they are experiencing is linked to muscle or nerve damage in the lower urinary tract.
  • Urethral pressure profile, which measures the pressure along the urethra while the bladder is gradually filled with fluid. Low pressure could mean someone has a weak urethra, a contributing factor to urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control).

For a few hours following a urodynamics study, patients will likely feel some soreness or discomfort. It is recommended to drink at least one glass of water every half hour for two hours to relieve these symptoms. Holding a warm, moistened washcloth over the area where discomfort is felt or taking a warm bath may also help. Results for cystrometrograms and uroflowmetry are typically available immediately after the test, but results for the other tests may take a few days. When doctors have reviewed a patient's test results, he or she will discuss them with the patient, along with any treatments the patient may need.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Gutman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Gutman, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Rockville, MD were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

anorectal procedures 11
catheterization 52
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 465
gynecologic procedures 14
incontinence surgery 24
lab tests 243
minimally invasive procedures 52
neurostimulation 38
pelvic surgery 29
potassium test 16
reconstructive surgery 29
urologic procedures 245
vaginectomy (vagina removal) 12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Gutman, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 241
Ethnicity
Black / African American 55
Asian / Pacific Islander 2
Non-Hispanic White 162
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 4
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 89
85 and over 24
Less than 65 13
65 to 74 110

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Gutman, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Gutman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 22
Atrial Fibrillation 5
Cancer 7
Dementia 7

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Gutman, MD graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1998. He completed residency at Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (1998)

Residency: Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island (2002)

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

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Gutman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
MedStar Health
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
WHC PHYSICIAN GROUP 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. Robert Gutman, 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, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, 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, Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), 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 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert Gutman, 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. Robert Gutman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1106 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Gutman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Rockville, MD. 

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Overall Rating: 2.0 2024-03-16
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Dr. Gutman is smart enough; I have confidence he is very good surgeon; his mind works quickly, and he has little time for any questions I might. He does NOT listen well. I have learned not to bother to ask questions nor to make any comment.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-31
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Dr. Gutman is an excellent doctor in every aspect. I'm so pleased with my care. He has contributed so much to my quality of life. I would recommend him to anyone who needs his specialty.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-30
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The doctor was very concerned about my condition and explained everything to me in detailed that I could understand. He listens to what I was concerned about. He was very knowledgeable.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-07-08
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I'm very grateful for Dr Gutman's specialty since he goes beyond routine gyn or uro-gyn care for women like me who have complicated issues. It was a good visit.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-03-15
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I have already recommended your office to others living at Bedford Court 11F.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-16
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An all positive experience. I learned so much more about my health.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-05
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Dr. Gutman is awesome!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-22
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Outstanding.

General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Boston Scientific Corporation $27,393 GENERAL - PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE
$7,594 		Uphold LITE
$7,105 		Therapies
$1,086 		GENERAL PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE
$1,031 		GENERAL THERAPIES
$1,001 		Other
$9,577
Pelvalon Inc. $3,375
$3,375
Coloplast Corp $3,032 ALTIS
$1,681 		FEMALE INCONTINENCE
$388
$963
Axonics, Inc. $811 Axonics
$811
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $452 Da Vinci Surgical System
$452
Other $1,123 BOTOX
$308 		GEMTESA
$174 		Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro
$136 		Desara
$134 		Exparel
$113 		Other
$258
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $25,219
Food and Beverage $6,114
Travel and Lodging $4,084
Education $733
Gift $36

Research Payments

Dr. Robert Gutman, MD has received 42 research payments totaling $305,908.

Biography

Dr. Robert Gutman's medical specialty is urogynecology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Gutman include rectocele (posterior prolapse), cystocele (bladder prolapse), and uterine prolapse. Dr. Gutman seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry. He attended Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island for residency. Dr. Gutman is conversant in Spanish. He is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Washington, DC.

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