Alexandra E. Snyder, MD
- Academic Title: Assistant Professor
- Primary Appointment: Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
- Additional Title: Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and Complex Benign Gynecology
- Location: UMMC Midtown, 800 Linden Ave, 10th Fl, Baltimore; UMMC Downtown Campus
- Phone (Primary): 667-214-1300
- Phone (Secondary): 410-328-7835
- Fax: 410-225-8365
Education and Training
BS: Loyola University Maryland 2014
MD: New York Medical College 2020
Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inova Fairfax Hopspital 2024
Fellowship: Complex Benign Gynecology/Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
MedStar Health - Georgetown University National Center for Advanced Pelvic Surgery 2026
Biosketch
Dr. Snyder is a fellowship-trained Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon specializing in endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, surgical treatment for infertility, and pelvic pain. She received her MD from New York Medical College and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Virginia, where she graduated with a certificate in Da Vinci robotic surgery. She then completed an AAGL-Accredited fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgery (now Complex Benign Gynecology) at MedStar Washington Hospital Center -Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Prior to her medical training, she graduated from Loyola University Maryland here in Baltimore. She is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Snyder is accomplished in excisional surgery for endometriosis, minimally invasive myomectomy, robotic surgery, complex laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. She has presented at national conferences for complex and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (AAGL) and the Society for Gynecologic Surgery (SGS). Her other professional interests include surgical education for resident physicians and LGBTQ+ health.
She believes in providing complete care for complex conditions like endometriosis, abnormal bleeding, and chronic pelvic pain. Dr. Snyder feels it is important to be skilled in multiple medical and surgical approaches and techniques in order to offer the best options for each individual patient. She understands that many of these conditions have a significant impact on overall health and quality of life.
Dr. Snyder lives in Baltimore with her partner, cat, and dog.
Research/Clinical Keywords
endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, myomectomy, hysterectomy, hysteroscopy, infertility, intrauterine adhesions, Asherman's syndrome, isthmocele, C-section scar defect, hydrosalpinx, robotic cerclage, gender-affirming hysterectomy, pelvic adhesive disease, tubo-ovarian abscess
Highlighted Publications
Snyder AE, Farmer LE, Cheeks ML, et al. Cross-sectional survey of Ob/Gyn residents’ graduated experience with robotic surgery. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2025 Jan.
Snyder A, Lerner VT. Traditional vaginal hysterectomy techniques for the vNOTES surgeon. In: Duenas-Garcia O, Baekelandt J, May G, editors. Atlas of Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (vNOTES). Springer; 2025. p. 33-49.
Snyder A, Baumfeld Y, Shobeiri SA. Robotic surgery trends and efficiency in a high- volume gynecologic surgery center. J Gynecol Surg. 2023 Nov.
Snyder A, Ahmad S, Shobeiri SA, Alshiek J. Evaluation of emergency department utilization within thirty days of same-day gynecologic surgery. J Gynecol Surg. 2023 Jul.
Surgical Video Presentations
Snyder A, Tavcar J. No Drama from Suprapubic Trauma! Laparoscopic Repair of a Trocar Bladder Injury. AAGL 55th Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery; 2026.
Tavcar J, Snyder A. Hysteroscopy tricks for when the placenta sticks. AAGL 55th Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery; 2026.
Snyder A, Glowacki K, Morozov VM. Encountering endometriosis during planned myomectomy. SGS 52nd Annual Scientific Meeting; 2026.
Snyder A, Truong MD. Ten tips and tricks for posterior cul-de-sac dissection. AAGL 54th Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery; 2025.
Snyder A, Cosgriff L, Iglesia C. vNOTES uterosacral ligament suspension: anatomic considerations. SGS 51st Annual Scientific Meeting; 2025.
Awards and Affiliations
2021, 2022, 2023 - Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Research Day Award, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
2023, 2024 - Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) Exam Award
2026 MedStar - Georgetown University Research and Education Symposium, Second Place for Research Abstract
In the News
Interview guest and author discussant on MIGS Front Page—The Official JMIG Podcast. May 2025.
Professional Activity
Associate Member, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS)
Member, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)
Diplomate, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)
Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)