Alexandra Burland Lachner, MSPAS PA
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Breast Surgery, General 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
Practice locations
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9101 Franklin Square Dr
Ste 110
Baltimore, MD, 21237
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
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- HighMark
- United Healthcare Choice
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Choice POS II
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- IH-EPO Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Core Essential (HMO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst NASCO
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- IH-POS Plus
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CareFirst EPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- IH-POS
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- IH-Open HMO Option
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- IH-Open POS II
- Choice Fund PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Network OA
- Aetna VA Exchange
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Optimum Choice
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst Administrators
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- TRICARE East Prime
- IH-PPO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Navigate
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Choice POS
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- First Health PPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna HMO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- IH-Open POS Plus
- OA Plus
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Medicare Direct
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Basic
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Beech Street PPO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- IH-Indemnity
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- POS OA
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CIGNA EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CIGNA PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- IH-Open HMO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- TRICARE for Life East
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- IH-HMO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
Education
Board Certification: National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certification of Physician Assistants
Graduate: Texas Tech University (2025)