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