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
- 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
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Navigate
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- POS OA
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- IH-PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Employee Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Administrators
- CIGNA Indemnity
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- TRICARE East Prime
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- TRICARE East Select
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- CIGNA PPO
- Sentara Health
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- IH-POS Plus
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- IH-HMO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- IH-POS
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- First Health PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-EPO Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst NASCO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- IH-Open POS II
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Choice POS II
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- United Healthcare Choice
- Medicare FFS
- Blue Choice Advantage
- OA Plus
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Student Resources
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Choice POS
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- TRICARE for Life East
- UHC Passport
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- IH-Indemnity
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Basic
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Network OA
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna HMO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- First Health PPO
- Optimum Choice
- HighMark
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Medicare Direct
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)