About me
Dr. Jennifer D. Son is a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship-trained breast surgeon. She is also a fellow of the American College of Surgery. Dr. Son's clinical interests include breast conservation, nipple sparing mastectomies, intraoperative radiation, oncoplastic breast surgery, risk-reducing breast surgery, and treatment of both benign and malignant breast disease.
Dr. Son has published papers and book chapters focusing on safety and efficacy of nipple sparing mastectomies, invasive lobular cancer, disparities in breast cancer care and the development of personalized breast cancer care. She is an active member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, and the Society of Surgical Oncology.
Her mission is to provide quality care to patients and to empower them to make the best medical decision for them through education and evidence-based medicine. Patients are unique and there is no "one size fits all". Working together and having excellent communication and transparency help provide compassionate and high quality care to each of her patients.
Clinical areas of focus
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Lump
- Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
- Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Surgery
- Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS)
- Radioembolization Of Breast Cancer
- Targeted Therapy For Breast Cancer Treatment
- Transitional Cell Carcinoma
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Mammogram
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Benign Breast Disease
- Benign Breast Tumor
- Breast Asymmetry
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cysts
- Breast Deformity
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Implant Illness
- Breast Inflammation
- Breast Lift (MASTOPEXY)
- Breast Lump
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Tenderness
- Capsular Contracture
- Circulatory System Complications
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Congenital Breast Deformities
- Congenital Malformations Of Breast
- Dorsalgia
- Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
- Estrogen Receptor Status
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fibroadenoma
- Infections Of Breast
- Infections Of Breast Associated With Pregnancy And Lactation
- Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS)
- Male Breast Enlargement (GYNECOMASTIA)
- Mammary Dysplasia
- Nipple Discharge
- Papillary Carcinoma Of Breast
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Poland Syndrome
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Superficial Abdomen Injury
- Swelling In Legs
- Tendinous Disorders
- Transitional Cell Carcinoma
- Uncertain Behavior Of Prostate Lesions
Procedures I perform
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Breast Aspiration
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Breast Infection Treatment
- Breast Lesion Excision With Radiological Marker
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Seroma Aspiration
- Breast Tissue Expansion
- Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Surgery
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Intraoperative Radiation Therapy
- Liver Tumor Ablation
- Lumpectomy
- Lumpectomy With Radiation
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymph Node Transfer
- Lymphedema
- Mastectomy Without Reconstruction
- Mastopexy
- Microdochectomy
- Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Nipple Areola Reconstruction
- Prophylactic Oophorectomy
- Radioembolization Of Breast Cancer
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Serratus Anterior Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Simple Mastectomy
- Targeted Therapy For Breast Cancer Treatment
- Transplant Hepatectomy
- Whole Breast Radiation Therapy
Practice locations
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5454 Wisconsin Ave
Ste 1100
Chevy Chase, MD, 20815
miles away
3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Betty Lou Ourisman Breast Center
Washington, DC, 20007
18101 Prince Philip Dr
Ste 6100
Olney, MD, 20832
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)
Videos
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Fellowship: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine (2020)
Residency: Rush University Medical Center (2019)
Medical School: Boston University (2014)
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
Trusting Her Instincts: Kamilla’s Breast Cancer Journey.
Spring 2025: Leading-edge cancer care helped Shannon return to her pediatric patients
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center introduces magseed technology
Facebook Life: Breast Cancer Prevention and Treatment
FOX5 Interview: Breast Cancer Screening and localization techniques
What to Know About Different Types of Mastectomies for Breast Cancer: An Expert Perspective
Rockville surgeon aims to educate on breast cancer treatment
- Sayyed A, Deldar R, Aminpour N, Sogunro O, Maini M, Masanam M, Son JD, Fan KL, Song DH. A Single-Institution Review of Reconstructive Techniques and Outcomes in Post Mastectomy Triple Negative Breast Cancer Patients. Translational Breast Cancer Research. Accepted. January 2023.
- Sogunro OA, Maini M, Deldar D, Maini AS, Greige N, Greenwalt I, Wehner P, De La Cruz LM, Son JD. Prognostic Predictors of Mortality in Male Breast Cancer: Outcomes in an Urban Population. Journal of Surgical Research. Volume 281, 2023. 192-199.
- Sogunro O, Sayyed AA, Aminpour N, Towfighi P, Maini M, Masanam M, Deldar R, Murray DeLaCruz L, Greenwalt I, Son JD. Triple Negative Breast Cancer and Reconstruction: Predictors of Recurrence, Complications, and Mortality. Breast Disease. June 2022.
- Deldar R, Sayyed AA, Towfighi P, Aminpour N, Sogunro O, Son JD, Fan KL, Song DH. Post-mastectomy Reconstruction in Male Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review. The Breast Journal. March 2022.
- Hewitt K, Miller P, Piper M, Prionas N, Son JD, Alvarado M, Esserman LJ, Wong JM, Ewing C, Mukhtar RA. Positive margins after mastectomy in patients with invasive lobular carcinoma of the breast: Incidence and management strategies. Am J Surg. June 2021.
- Hewitt K, Son JD, Glencer A, Borowsky A, Cooperberg M, Esserman LJ. The Evolution of Our Understanding of the biology of Cancer is the Key to Understanding and Avoiding Overdiagnosis and Overtreatment. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention. 2020.
- Woodfin A, Cortina CS, Tangalakis L, Wang X, Son JD, Poirier J, Rao R, Kopkash K, Madrigrano A. Treating positive axillary disease in elderly breast cancer patients: the impact of age on radiation therapy. Breast Care. July 2020.
- Son JD, Piper M, Hewitt K, Alvarado M, Esserman L, Ewing C, Wong J, Mukhtar R. Oncological outcomes of total skin sparing mastectomy for invasive lobular carcinoma of the breast: a 20-year institutional experience. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2020.
- Tangalakis L, Poirier J, Cortina C, Son J, Madrigrano A. Obesity does not influence management of advanced breast cancer in the elderly. Clinical Breast Cancer. 2018.
- Son JD, Mulder L, Madrigrano A. A study on intra-operative radiation therapy in breast cancer patients: does socioeconomic status or race correlate with cure? Surgery: Current Research. Oct 2018. 8 (10).
- Son JD, Tran M, Mir F, Millikan KW, Mahon B. Myoepithelial carcinoma of the thigh after lipoma excision. The American Surgeon. Aug 2017. Vol 83.
- Yon JR, Son JD, Fredericks C, Morton M, Kingsley S, Gupta S, Poulakidas S, Bokhari F. Marjolin’s Ulcer in Chronic Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A rare complication of an often-neglected disease. Journal of Burn Care and Research. Mar 2017. 38 (2): 121-124.
- Garrett TA, Raetz CR, Son JD, Richardson TD, Bartling C, Guan Z. Non-enzymatically derived minor lipids found in Escherichia coli lipid extracts. Biochim Biophys Acta. Nov 2011. 1811 (11): 827-837.
- Garrett TA, Raetz CR, Richardson T, Kordestani R, Son JD, Rose RL. Identification of Phosphatidylserylglutamate: A Novel Minor Lipid in Escherichia coli. Journal of Lipid Research. Aug 2009. 50 (8): 1589-1599.