Amy Marie Fernow, DO| General Surgery, Breast Surgery | MedStar Health
About me
Amy Fernow, DO, is a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and benign breast conditions. Dr. Fernow specializes in wireless lumpectomies, hidden scar techniques, and nipple-sparing mastectomies with resensation.
Dr. Fernow performs a wide range of breast procedures, including skin-sparing mastectomy, prophylactic/risk reduction mastectomy, oncoplastic breast surgery, and hidden scar surgery. She is particularly passionate about performing nipple-sparing mastectomies and using hidden-scar techniques to improve her patients’ quality of life post-surgery by helping them look and feel their best.
Dr. Fernow is an active participant in Medstar Health’s multidisciplinary tumor board meetings and frequently collaborates with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and radiologists to ensure the best outcomes.
Dr. Fernow received her medical degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. Afterward, she completed her residency in general surgery at the Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio, and her fellowship training in Breast Surgical Oncology at Indiana University.
Before joining MedStar Health, Dr. Fernow spent a year practicing breast surgical oncology at the University of Alabama, where she had the privilege of working with a knowledgeable team of physicians and developed strong bonds with her patients. She belongs to the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, and the Society of Surgical Oncology. She is board-certified in general surgery.
A wife and mother, Dr. Fernow loves spending time with her family. Her husband is from the greater Maryland area, and she now enjoys eating his favorite food, crab.
Philosophy of Care
“My role as a surgical oncologist is to be my patients’ advocate and help them coordinate their treatment, ensuring that their treatment plan honors their wishes.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Pain
- Cholecystectomy
- Gallstones
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Hemorrhoids
- Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Venous Embolism
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Adhesions
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Anal Abscess
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Artery Disorders
- Artificial Openings Complications
- Atherosclerosis
- Benign Neoplasm Of Colon, Rectum, Anus And Anal Canal
- Bile Duct Injury
- Bile Duct Stones
- Bladder Disorders
- Body Mass Index
- Body Region Injury
- Bowel Obstruction
- Breast Abscess
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Inflammation
- Breast Lump
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Complications Of Procedures
- Congenital Malformations Of Intestine
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Digestive System Complications
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Appendix
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Spleen
- Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
- Diverticular Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Early Complications Of Trauma
- Esophageal Stricture
- Female Genital Tract Fistulae
- Femoral Hernia
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Incarcerated Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Intestinal Perforation
- Liver Cancer
- Lymphatic Vessel Disorders
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Connective And Soft Tissue
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Muscle Disorders
- Pancreatic Pseudocyst
- Pancreatitis
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Peritoneum Disorders
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Postoperative Adhesions
- Postoperative Complications
- Postprocedural States
- Rectal Cancer
- Retroperitoneum Disorders
- Rib Fracture
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Complications
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Small Bowel Obstruction
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Ulcers
- Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
- Vein Disorders
- Venous Embolism
- Ventral Hernia
- Wound Dehiscence
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Supplement
- Abdominoplasty
- Adrenal Surgery
- Anorectal Malformation Treatment
- Appendicitis Treatment
- Appendix Resection
- Bowel Resection
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Cholangiography
- Cholecystectomy
- Colectomy
- Colon Resection
- Colostomy
- Endoscopy
- Esophagectomy
- Excision Jejunum
- Excision Of Ileum
- Excision Of Small Intestine
- Excision Of Stomach
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Resection
- Gastrectomy
- Gastrorrhaphy, Suture Of Perforated Duodenal Or Gastric Ulcer
- Gastrostomy
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Hepatectomy
- Hydrocele Repair
- Ileostomy
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Intestinal Resection
- Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
- Jejunostomy
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Cholangiography
- Laparoscopy
- Lesion Excision
- Liver Resection
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Mastectomy
- Mastoidectomy
- Meckel's Diverticulectomy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Nephrectomy
- Oncologic Surgery
- Orchiopexy
- Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Pancreatectomy
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Parenteral Nutrition Management
- Parotid Surgery
- Partial Colectomy
- Peritoneal Cavity Drainage
- Pilonidal Cyst Treatment
- Proctectomy
- Pyloromyotomy
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia
- Robotic Surgery
- Sigmoid Colectomy
- Sigmoid Colon Resection
- Small Bowel Resection
- Small Intestine Repair
- Spleen Removal
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Thyroid Biopsy
- Thyroidectomy
- Tissue Expansion
- Tracheoesophageal Fistula Repair
- Tumor Removal
- Tumor Resection
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- Vascular Malformation Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Wound Closure
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
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- First Health PPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Sentara Health
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Optimum Choice
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- HighMark
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna HMO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- IH-POS
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- UHC Passport
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- OA Plus
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- IH-HMO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Beech Street PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-POS Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Choice POS
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Choice Fund PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- IH-PPO
- Medicare Direct
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Navigate
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst EPO
- TRICARE East Select
- Choice POS II
- Network OA
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- First Health PPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Police and Fire Clinic
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Choice POS II Open Access
- IH-Network Only Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst NASCO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Basic
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- IH-Open HMO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- TRICARE for Life East
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- United Student Resources
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- POS OA
- TRICARE East Prime
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-EPO Plus
- IH-Indemnity
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- IH-Open POS II
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Medicare FFS
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Core Essential (HMO)
- CIGNA EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Fellowship: Indiana University Hospitals School of Medicine (2024)
Residency: Mount Carmel Medical Center of Columbus-GME (2023)
Medical School: Ohio University (2018)