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Specialties: Breast Surgery, General Surgery
Languages: English
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
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
- Breast Pain
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Mammogram
- Absent Breast Tissue
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Areola Deformity
- Asymmetric Breasts
- Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia
- Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)
- Axillary Web Syndrome
- Benign Breast Tumor
- Brca1 And Brca2 Genetic Mutation
- Breast Abscess
- Breast Asymmetry
- Breast Calcifications
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Recurrence
- Breast Cysts
- Breast Deformity
- Breast Density
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Inflammation
- Breast Lump
- Breast Lymphedema
- Breast Pain
- 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
- Dorsalgia
- Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
- Ductal Ectasia
- Enlarged Breast Lymph Nodes
- Estrogen Receptor Status
- Family History Of Breast Cancer
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fibroadenoma
- Fibroadenoma Of Breast
- Genetic Predisposition To Breast Cancer
- Hematoma
- Her2neu Receptor
- Infections Of Breast Associated With Pregnancy And Lactation
- Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS)
- Male Breast Enlargement (GYNECOMASTIA)
- Microcalcifications
- Nerve Damage After Breast Surgery
- Nipple Discharge
- Nipple Inversion
- Phyllodes Tumors
- Poland Syndrome
- Ptotic Breasts
- Radiation Therapy Complications
- Scar Tissue In Breast
- Seroma
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes Due To Nonionizing Radiation
- Unusual Breast Changes
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Supplement
- Abdominoplasty
- Adrenal Surgery
- Appendicitis Treatment
- Appendix Resection
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Cancer Chemoprevention
- Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Breast Infection Treatment
- Breast Lesion Excision With Radiological Marker
- Breast-Conserving Surgery
- Capsular Contracture Treatment
- Capsulectomy
- Colectomy
- Cosmetic Breast Surgery
- Ductography
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- Gynecomastia Surgery
- Intraoperative Radiation Therapy
- Lumpectomy
- Lumpectomy With Radiation
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymph Node Removal
- Lymph Node Transfer
- Male Breast Reduction
- Mastectomy
- Mastopexy
- Microdochectomy
- Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Nipple Areola Reconstruction
- Nipple Exploration
- Nipple Reduction
- Nipple-Areola Reconstruction
- Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
- Prophylactic Oophorectomy
- Radiation Therapy
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Simple Mastectomy
- Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
- Tissue Expander Placement
Practice locations
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9101 Franklin Square Dr
Ste 110
Baltimore, MD, 21237
Insurance
This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health. NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card. *Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
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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)