Nova Group for Women

Nova Group for Women Welcome to our practice! We are a team of OBGYNs, Certified Nurse Midwives and Nurse Practitioners who provide quality care to women of all ages. Meet our team!

We are a collaborative practice of Physicians, Midwives and Nurse Practitioners who provide the highest quality of care to women across the lifespan. We have privileges at Inova Fairfax Hospital where we perform obstetric and gynecologic services. Glenna Andersen, MD
Dr. Andersen is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Medicine and received her specialty training at the State University of New York Affiliated Hospitals in Buffalo. She was Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1987 and re-certified in February 1997. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Virginia Commonwealth University of Medicine. Dr. Andersen is currently the President of the Medical Staff of Inova Fairfax Hospital. Darya Maanavi, MD
Dr. Maanavi is a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School and received her specialty training at the George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC. She was Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1993 and re-certified in February 2003. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the George Washington University School of Medicine, and Virginia Commonwealth University of Medicine. Dr. Maanavi also serves as the Medical Director for the Inova Fairfax Hospital Women's Service Line. Eleanor Yoon, MD
Dr. Yoon is a graduate of the University of Virginia Medical School and received her specialty training at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. She was Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and Assistant Clinical Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University of Medicine. Cindy Kinder, MD
Dr. Kinder is a graduate of Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and received her specialty training at the George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Kinder is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the George Washington University Medical Center and Virginia Commonwealth University of Medicine and is also a registered pharmacist. Dipa Joshi, MD
Dr. Joshi is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School and received her specialty OBGYN training at Johns Hopkins Medical Center, where she was recognized with special awards in teaching, clinical and surgical skills. She has been trained in laparoscopy and robotic surgery, and has contributed to research in cervical cancer screening and preeclampsia. She is also published in the internationally distributed Johns Hopkins Manual of Gynecology and Obstetrics. She is Board Eligible by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is a Junior Fellow of ACOG. Rebecca Hindman, CNM, NP
Rebecca has her Masters of Science in Nursing from James Madison and a post Masters Certificate in Nurse Midwifery from Shenandoah University. Becca is board certified as a Nurse Midwife by the American Midwifery Certification Board. She is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives and the Association of Women’s, Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses. Prior to joining us, Becca worked as a Registered Nurse on the Labor and Delivery Unit at Inova Women’s Hospital and is a native of Northern Virginia. She is excited to be delivering babies with her new team.

03/04/2024

Our phone lines are currently down, please reach out via MyChart if you have questions for the nurses. To schedule an appointment please call back.

Introducing the two newest members of the Nova Group for Women family! On August 28th Janiece (one of our lead MAs/assis...
11/22/2022

Introducing the two newest members of the Nova Group for Women family!

On August 28th Janiece (one of our lead MAs/assistant office manager) welcomed baby girl Aliviya, weighing 7 lbs 13 oz!

On November 10th Becca our Midwife welcomed baby girl Maren, weighing 8 lbs 1 oz!

08/15/2022

Our phone lines are currently down…we are so sorry for the inconvenience. If you have routine questions you can send us a message through MyChart. If you’d like to schedule an appointment please try back this afternoon. For obstetrical emergencies the answering service is still working. Thanks so much!

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Cassandra Presti to our practice! She will be joining us the end of the month and we kn...
08/09/2022

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Cassandra Presti to our practice! She will be joining us the end of the month and we know you will love her as much as we do!

Dr. Cassandra Presti (she/her) is a graduate of
Georgetown University School of Medicine.
She completed her OB/GYN Residency training
at INOVA Fairfax Women's Hospital, where she
conducted research in gynecologic surgery
and education. She received the The Society
for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics
and Gynecology Resident Award, and has been
certified in laparoscopic and
robotic gynecologic surgery. She is Board
Eligible by the American Board of Obstetrics
and Gynecology and is a Junior Fellow of
ACOG.

07/05/2022

Hi all! We are currently doing renovations in the office and expanding into the space next door, during this time there may be some longer wait times and adjustments that may need to be made. We are trying our best and appreciate all of your patience, understanding and flexibility! If you are having difficulty getting through on the phones please reach out via MyChart or drop us a message here and we will do our best to contact you ASAP! Thanks so much!!

03/01/2022

As of March 2, 2022 a patient may bring in one (1) visitor to their appointment.

We ask that the visitor wait in the hallway or their car until the patient has been called back to the exam room. The patient will either get their visitor from the hallway or call them to come to the office when the patient is called to the exam room.

All patients and visitors are required to wear a mask.

If a patient or visitor has symptoms of illness they need to contact the office for guidance at 703-560-1611.

Thank you

Attention! There was a large formula recall on multiple types of powder similac formula! Please check your supply! https...
02/20/2022

Attention! There was a large formula recall on multiple types of powder similac formula! Please check your supply!
https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2022/02/abbott-recalls-baby-formula-after-report-of-illnesses-including-one-death/?fbclid=IwAR3TOp5xxM7BpaxdjpB1kfaOtKyLXF88I3E8cxLM8unfXcUCj5Cg7E3pF2g #:~:text=Four%20illnesses%20and%20one%20death,formula%20manufactured%20in%20this%20facility.&text=One%20death%20has%20been%20reported

Abbott is recalling powdered infant formulas, including Similac, Alimentum and EleCare manufactured in Sturgis, MI, one of the company's manufacturing

01/17/2022

Due to the inclement weather the office will be opening tomorrow January 17th at noon. If you have an appointment scheduled in the morning someone from the office will be contacting you to reschedule. Stay safe!

01/04/2022

The office will re-open today at 10 am.

01/03/2022

The office will be closed today due to the weather. We are actively calling to reschedule patients. Stay safe and off the roads!

01/02/2022

Nova Group for Women is a caring group of doctors, midwives, nurses and assistants who support an amazing community of women. Out of respect and best protection for all of our patients, we request and require that if you have not been fully vaccinated and boosted(if eligible), that you notify us in advance of your visit so that we can advise you of the protocols that must be followed during your visit. Generally speaking, these include masking, waiting outside the office before the actual time of your visit, and proper social distancing. While we respect everyone's right to make their own decisions regarding COVID-19, these precautions are appropriate to best protect the safety and health of all of our patients and show respect for our entire community, based on the best medical evidence available. We thank you for your understanding and adherence to this policy.

12/27/2021

In order to ensure the health and safety of our patients, providers and staff we will be temporarily restricting support people/visitors from attending appointments. We will only be allowing patients in the office at this time. We understand this may be upsetting but we thank you for your understanding and cooperation during these times.

Symptoms of Omicron have been slightly different and many are only experiencing more mild cold like symptoms without loss of sense of smell or taste. If you are experiencing any symptoms- including fever, chills, body aches, cough, sore throat, nasal/sinus congestion, or runny nose OR if you have tested positive or had known exposure please contact the office about rescheduling your appointment.

Thank you!

Address

8501 Arlington Boulevard Suite 300
Fairfax, VA
22031

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17035601611

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