About me
Alan Moshell, MD, is the former Chief of the Division of Dermatology at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Moshell is an established and highly experienced dermatologist with more than 40 years of treating dermatological disease in adults. He currently specializes in allergic contact dermatitis, photosensitivity, and immunologically based skin disease, such as blistering diseases and eczema.
True to his investigative nature, Dr. Moshell constantly studies the current literature and uses this information to apply newly developed approaches and treatment modalities that can benefit his patients. Dr. Moshell is the only dermatologist in the Washington, DC region performing artificial UV exposure to quantitate photosensitivity in patients with suspected photosensitive diseases. He is also one of few dermatologists to do photo patch testing (a specialized procedure to look at allergic reactions to chemicals and/or sunlight) in addition to an extended battery of other tests for allergic contact dermatitis.
Dr. Moshell received his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine, where he stayed to complete his residency in dermatology and an NIH sponsored fellowship in dermatology. Following his training, Dr. Moshell served as a medical officer and later a clinical consultant in dermatology for the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. For nearly 30 years he worked in several positions at the NIH, including Expert in the Dermatology Branch of the NIH’s National Cancer Institute; Skin Diseases Program Director and Branch Chief for the NIH’s National Institute of Arthritis, Diabetes, and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; and Branch Chief and Program Director for the NIH’s National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
As the author of more than 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and one book, Dr. Moshell is an active participant in the continuing education and advancement of the dermatology field. Dr. Moshell has been honored numerous times for his contributions to the field of dermatology. Some of these recognitions include the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Skin Association, Presidential Citation from the Society for Investigative Dermatology, Certificate of Appreciation from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the Distinguished Service Award from DEBRA of America, and the National Institutes of Health Director’s Award on 5 occasions. He has been a committee member and has held officer positions for numerous professional societies, including the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Dermatological Association, the Society for Investigative Dermatology, the Association of Professors of Dermatology, and the American Contact Dermatitis Society.
As an advocate for academic medicine, Dr. Moshell has dedicated himself to the training and early career development of academic dermatologists. For over a decade, he has been involved in resident education at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Over this time, his influence has greatly increased the likelihood that dermatology resident graduates pursue an academic medical career. These individuals will lead future advancements in dermatological treatment and contribute to the education of future and currently practicing dermatologists.
Philosophy of Care
“I approach each patient as a partner with whom I’m working to improve their health and quality of life. For this reason, I take the time to explain the disease process to my patients as well as the steps we’ll be taking to evaluate their diagnosis and find treatment options. My goal is for my patients to feel comfortable and confident throughout the diagnosis and treatment processes.”
“I follow treatment guidelines set by the national organizations in dermatology but will consider additional options/modalities. I’m ready and willing to adopt new treatment approaches, based on academic
Clinical areas of focus
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Destruction Of Malignant Lesion
- Eczema
- Mole Examination
- Psoriasis
- Rash Treatment
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Skin Tags
- Vitiligo Treatment
- Wart Removal
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Acantholytic Disorders
- Acne
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Angiokeratoma
- Balanitis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Capillary Diseases
- Congenital Ichthyosis
- Congenital Malformations Of Integument
- Congenital Malformations Of Skin
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Cystic Acne
- Cysts
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Dry Skin
- Eccrine Sweat Disorders
- Eczema
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Erythema Multiforme
- Erythematous Conditions
- Facial Birthmarks
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fungal Infections
- Hair Loss (E.G. ALOPECIA, TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM)
- Hemangioma
- Herpes Simplex
- Herpes Simplex Virus
- Hypertrichosis
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Impetigo
- Inflammatory Skin Disorders
- Ingrown Toenail
- Itchy Skin
- Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Simplex Chronicus And Prurigo
- Lipoma Of Skin
- Melanoma
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Moles
- Nail Disorders
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nummular Eczema
- Papulosquamous Disorders
- Pemphigoid
- Pemphigus
- Pilar Cysts
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Plantar Warts
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Rosacea
- Scabies
- Scalp Psoriasis
- Scarring
- Scars And Keloids
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Shingles
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer (BASAL CELL, SQUAMOUS CELL, MELANOMA)
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Changes Due To Nonionizing Radiation
- Skin Disorders Due To Radiation
- Skin Hyperpigmentation
- Skin Lesion
- Skin Tags
- Skin Thickening
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin
- Sun Damage
- Superficial Mycoses
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Telangiectasia
- Tinea Corporis
- Transepidermal Elimination Disorders
- Urticaria
- Viral Diseases
- Viral Infection
- Viral Warts
- Xerosis
Procedures I perform
- Acne Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Blister Treatment
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Destruction Of Malignant Lesion
- Destruction Of Premalignant Lesions
- Eczema Treatment
- Fungal Infection Treatment
- Fungal Nail Treatment
- Hair Loss Treatment
- Melasma Treatment
- Mole Examination
- Photochemotherapy
- Pigmented Lesion Removal
- Rash Treatment
- Rosacea Treatment
- Shaving Of Lesion
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
- Vitiligo Treatment
- Wart Removal
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Employee Health Plan
- TRICARE East Prime
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice
- UHC Passport
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Medicare FFS
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Network OA
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- IH-Open POS Plus
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst EPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Beech Street PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Indemnity
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- IH-POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Student Resources
- Medicare Direct
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- POS OA
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CareFirst NASCO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- TRICARE East Select
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- IH-HMO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II Open Access
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Choice POS
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-POS
- IH-PPO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- HighMark
- IH-Open POS II
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CIGNA EPO
- First Health PPO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Choice POS II
- CareFirst Administrators
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Navigate
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- OA Plus
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Tricare Reserve Select
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology
Residency: NYU Grossman School of Medicine (1975)
Fellowship: New York University (1975)
Internship: NYU Grossman School of Medicine (1972)
Medical School: New York University (1971)