Meet Brittany Abbate, PA-C at Women’s Wellness MD in Columbia, MD and Greenbelt, MD

Brittany Abbate, PA-C, earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Xavier University of Louisiana, completing her degree between January 2021 and May 2023. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of South Florida, which she completed between August 2015 and May 2018.

Brittany Abbate, PA-C, currently practices at Women’s Wellness MD in Columbia, Maryland, where she has been serving patients since August 2023.

She performs thorough patient assessments, reviews medical histories, and conducts women’s health-specific physical exams. She also orders and interprets diagnostic tests like mammograms, Pap smears, pelvic ultrasounds, and biopsies to help diagnose conditions such as breast cancer, cervical dysplasia, endometrial hyperplasia, and ovarian cysts.

She manages a wide range of women’s health concerns, including menstrual disorders like dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia, pelvic pain syndromes such as endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease, and menopause-related symptoms including hot flashes and vaginal atrophy.

Brittany prescribes medications and therapies, including hormonal contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy, and antibiotics. She also assists in minor surgical procedures such as endometrial biopsies, colposcopies, and IUD insertions or removals.

She educates patients on reproductive health, contraceptive options, sexually transmitted infections, and menopause management strategies, empowering them to make informed health decisions.

Brittany collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans, ensuring continuity and effectiveness of treatment for all patients.

Brittany Abbate, PA-C, worked at Tampa Cardiac Specialists in Lutz, Florida, from January 2019 to January 2021.

She worked alongside physicians and nurse practitioners, providing both administrative and clinical support to enhance office efficiency and ensure high-quality patient care.

Brittany obtained detailed patient histories and updated charts with accurate medical, social, family, and surgical information, helping to ensure continuity of care.

Brittany Abbate, PA-C, is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) in June 2023.

Brittany is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), reflecting her commitment to ongoing professional development.

Yes, she is Nexplanon certified, allowing her to safely insert and remove the contraceptive implant.

Brittany Abbate, PA-C, is skilled in using multiple EMR platforms, including eClinicalWorks, EPIC System, and Office Ally.