Helen Zhang MD
Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
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110 Irving St NWWashington, DC 20010
Phone+1 202-877-7000
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Summary
- Dr. Helen Zhang is a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology, with subspecialties in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, based in Washington, DC. She completed her MD at The University of Toledo College of Medicine in 2020, followed by a residency at Westchester Medical Center and a fellowship at MedStar Health/Washington Hospital Center. She has published multiple research papers, including a study on the use of preoperative vaginal metronidazole to prevent postoperative issues after hysterectomy and another on wound infection in burn patients with a history of kidney transplantation. Dr. Zhang has also been involved in clinical trials such as PROJECT PREVENT, investigating antibiotic prophylaxis in surgical procedures.
Education & Training
MedStar Health Georgetown University/Washington Hospital CenterFellowship, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obgyn), 2024 - 2027
Westchester Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2020 - 2024
The University of Toledo College of MedicineClass of 2020, MD
Certifications & Licensure
DC State Medical License 2024 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
Clinical Trials
- PROJECT PREVENT: Metronidazole Antibiotic Per Vagina Before Hysterectomy: Is Additional Antibiotic Prophylaxis Beneficial? Start of enrollment: 2020 Jul 15
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- PROJECT PREVENT: a randomized controlled trial of preoperative vaginal metronidazole to decrease patient issues and infections after hysterectomy.Tana Pradhan, Helen Zhang, Amanda Kadesh, Ama Buskwofie, Sonali Patankar
BMJ Surgery, Interventions, & Health Technologies. 2024-01-01 - 7 citationsBurn patients with history of kidney transplant experience increased incidence of wound infection.Helen Zhang, Weikai Qu, Munier Nazzal, Jorge Ortiz
Burns. 2020-05-01 - 69 citationsDisparate effects of antibiotics on hypertensionSarah Galla, Saroj Chakraborty, Xi Cheng, Jiyoun Yeo, Blair Mell
Physiological Genomics. 2018-10-01
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