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 literature and findings, to find the treatment that works best for each patient.”
“For patients referred by other physicians, I will perform the requested evaluations, develop a treatment plan, and send a report, but then send the patients back to their physician, unless specifically requested to assume their care.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Acne Extractions
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Destruction Of Malignant Lesion
- Eczema
- Mole Examination
- Psoriasis
- Rash Treatment
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Skin Tags
- Transitional Cell Carcinoma
- Vitiligo Treatment
- Wart Removal
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Acantholytic Disorders
- Acne
- Adverse Effects
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Angiokeratoma
- Balanitis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Benign Tumor
- Botox
- Capillary Diseases
- Carcinoma In Situ Of Bladder
- Carcinoma In Situ Of Genital Organs
- Cellulite
- Choroidal Nevi
- Congenital Ichthyosis
- Congenital Malformations Of Integument
- Congenital Malformations Of Pharynx
- Congenital Malformations Of Skin
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Cystic Acne
- Cysts
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Disorders Of White Blood Cells
- Dry Skin
- Eccrine Sweat Disorders
- Eczema
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Erythema Multiforme
- Erythematous Conditions
- Eyelid Disorders
- Facial Birthmarks
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fungal Infections
- Gallbladder Disease
- Hair Loss (E.G. ALOPECIA, TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM)
- Hemangioma
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Herpes Simplex
- Herpes Simplex Virus
- Hirsutism
- Hypertrichosis
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Impetigo
- Inflammatory Skin Disorders
- Ingrown Toenail
- Intraocular Inflammation
- Itchy Skin
- Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Kawasaki Disease
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Simplex Chronicus And Prurigo
- Lipoma Of Skin
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Female Genital Organs
- Melanoma
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Moles
- Nail Disorders
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nummular Eczema
- Ovarian Disorders
- Papulosquamous Disorders
- Pemphigoid
- Pemphigus
- Penis Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Pilar Cysts
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Plantar Warts
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Razor Burn
- 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
- Stretch Marks
- Sun Damage
- Superficial Mycoses
- Sweaty Palms
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Telangiectasia
- Tinea Corporis
- Transepidermal Elimination Disorders
- Transitional Cell Carcinoma
- Uncertain Behavior Of Prostate Lesions
- Urticaria
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Viral Diseases
- Viral Infection
- Viral Warts
- Wrinkles
- Xerosis
Procedures I perform
- Abdomen Skin Excision
- Acne Extractions
- Acne Treatment
- Age Spot Removal
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Birthmark Removal
- Blister Treatment
- Botox
- Chemical Facial Peel
- Chest Skin Excision
- Dermal Fillers
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Destruction Of Malignant Lesion
- Destruction Of Premalignant Lesions
- Eczema Treatment
- Essure Removal
- Fractional Co2 Laser Skin Resurfacing
- Fungal Infection Treatment
- Fungal Nail Treatment
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Hair Loss Treatment
- Hand Skin Excision
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Lower Arm Skin Excision
- Melasma Treatment
- Mole Examination
- Mole Removal
- Photochemotherapy
- Pigmented Lesion Removal
- Rash Treatment
- Repair Left Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue
- Rosacea Treatment
- Shaving Of Lesion
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
- Vaginal Laser Rejuvenation
- Vein Treatment
- Vitiligo Treatment
- Wart Removal
- Wrinkle Treatment
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
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst NASCO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- IH-PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Medicare Direct
- Choice POS
- IH-Open POS II
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Network OA
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst EPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- UHC Passport
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- IH-Open HMO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna Basic
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Employee Health Plan
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- TRICARE for Life East
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- IH-HMO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Choice POS II
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- HighMark
- IH-EPO Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- OA Plus
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Choice Fund PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Sentara Health
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- IH-POS
- Medicare FFS
- Police and Fire Clinic
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Navigate
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- BlueChoice Open Access
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Optimum Choice
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- IH-Indemnity
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Student Resources
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- HealthyBlue PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO
- TRICARE East Prime
- CIGNA EPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- IH-POS Plus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- POS OA
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Beech Street PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
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)