Alexandra Burland Lachner, MSPAS PA
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: General Surgery, Breast Surgery
Languages: English
About me
Alexandra B. Lachner, PA-C, is a board-certified breast surgery physician assistant at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. Working under the supervision of Dr. Meghan Milburn, Dr. Amy Fernow, and Dr. Maen Farha, PA Lachner sees patients with breast-related concerns, such as breast pain and breast lumps, and performs breast cancer risk assessments.
Her scope of practice includes screening, evaluating, and referring her patients for breast-related conditions. As a breast pain specialist, she conducts clinical breast exams, takes comprehensive family and lifestyle histories, and orders screening or diagnostic imaging as needed. She supports breast cancer patients throughout their cancer journey, offering post-operative care and follow-up treatments.
A strong advocate for patient education and empowerment, PA Lachner teaches patients how to perform self-breast exams and counsels them on when to seek medical evaluation. She manages the cases of patients at a high risk for breast cancer, collaborating with them to determine whether a more proactive or conservative approach is best for their lifestyle and health goals.
Her clinical and research interests lie in screening high-risk breast cancer patients and providing education in risk reduction, including the use of low dosages of hormone therapy medication when appropriate.
PA Lachner earned her Bachelor of Science in geology from Towson University and a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where she was inducted into the Alpha Eta Honor Society.
She is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the American Academy of Physician Associates, and she is a US Air Force combat veteran.
Philosophy of Care
“I find great satisfaction in providing a space where patients feel comfortable sharing their concerns and anxieties. I welcome questions and encourage patients to be their own health advocates and take the initiative in their own care. My patients can expect me to advocate for and support them throughout their journey, whether it is discussing their imaging results, assessing cancer risks, or addressing breast pain.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
- Breast Cancer Risk Reduction
- Breast Pain
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Mammogram
- Abnormal Mammogram Results
- Absent Breast Tissue
- Acquired Absence Of Breast
- Areola Deformity
- Asymmetric Breasts
- Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)
- Axillary Web Syndrome
- Benign Breast Disease
- Benign Breast Tumor
- Brca1 And Brca2 Genetic Mutation
- Breast Abscess
- Breast Asymmetry
- Breast Calcifications
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Complications
- Breast Cancer Recurrence
- Breast Capsular Contracture
- Breast Cysts
- Breast Deformity
- Breast Density
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Disorders And Nipple Discharge
- Breast Hypoplasia
- Breast Infections
- Breast Inflammation
- Breast Lesions
- Breast Lymphedema
- Breast Mass
- Breast Pain
- Breast Reconstruction Complications
- Breast Sarcoma
- Breast Skin Irritation
- Breast Tenderness
- Breastfeeding
- Capsular Contracture
- Circulatory System Complications
- Congenital Breast Deformities
- Congenital Malformations Of Breast
- Deformed Breast
- Dense Breast Tissue
- Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
- Ductal Ectasia
- Enlarged Breast Lymph Nodes
- Estrogen Receptor Status
- Family History Of Breast Cancer
- Fibroadenoma
- Fibroadenoma Of Breast
- Genetic Predisposition To Breast Cancer
- Hematoma
- Her2neu Receptor
- Infections Of Breast
- Infections Of Breast Associated With Pregnancy And Lactation
- Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS)
- Lymphedema
- Male Breast Enlargement (GYNECOMASTIA)
- Mastitis
- Microcalcifications
- Nerve Damage After Breast Surgery
- Nipple Areola Reconstruction
- Nipple Discharge
- Nipple Inversion
- Papillary Carcinoma Of Breast
- Phyllodes Tumors
- Poland Syndrome
- Radiation Therapy Complications
- Reconstructed Breast Deformity Revision
- Sebaceous Adenoma
- Seroma
- Seroma Of Breast
- Unusual Breast Changes
Procedures I perform
- Breast Cancer Chemoprevention
- Breast Cancer Pain Management
- Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
- Breast Cancer Risk Reduction
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Breast Infection Treatment
- Breast Seroma Aspiration
- Clinical Trials For Breast Cancer Treatment
- Diagnostic Breast Imaging
- Diagnostic Mammography
- Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
- Fish Testing For Breast Cancer
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
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Administrators
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Select
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- OA Plus
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Optimum Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- HealthyBlue PPO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- HighMark
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Choice POS II Open Access
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Beech Street PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- IH-Open POS II
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- UHC Passport
- IH-EPO Plus
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- IH-Open HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Medicare FFS
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Sentara Health
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- IH-POS Plus
- IH-PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- POS OA
- TRICARE East Prime
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- IH-POS
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- TRICARE for Life East
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CareFirst NASCO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Choice POS II
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- IH-Indemnity
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Choice Fund PPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Network OA
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- United Healthcare Choice
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CIGNA PPO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Navigate
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- First Health PPO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna HMO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Choice POS
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- United Student Resources
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
Education
Board Certification: National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certification of Physician Assistants
Graduate: Texas Tech University (2025)