About me
Kenneth L. Fan, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing at the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital of our MedStar Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery department. He specializes in breast reconstruction and microvascular surgery. He serves as an Associate Professor and 4th year clerkship director in the Georgetown University School of Medicine and Scientific Director of Plastic Surgery at the MedStar Health Research Institute.
Dr. Fan earned his medical doctorate at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Florida with research distinction. During his undergraduate and medical career, he sought additional research training at City of Hope researching cancer treatments in molecular pharmacology and at UCLA researching morphogenic properties adult mesenchymal stem cells. His passion for plastic surgery brought him to an externship in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan where he learned from leaders in microsurgical reconstruction. Furthermore, he broadened his horizons in international health, with through his work in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and South Africa.
Dr. Fan began his career at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital through a one-year internship, six-year residency, and one-year microsurgical fellowship with the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has a strong interest in delivering innovative solutions to improve patient care. His work has led to over 140 peer reviewed publications and chapters, a textbook, and over 150 presentations and invited panels. He has been nationally recognized at the prestigious American Association of Plastic Surgeons, won silver award for best case report for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, and the Kawamoto best paper award at the American Cleft Palate Association. He is also a reviewer for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Aesthetic Surgery Journal.
He pursues extensive work in reducing barriers to reconstructive surgery to the underserved community so all women suffering from breast cancer have the opportunity to feel whole again.
In his free time, he enjoys cooking, golf, and squash.
Dr. Fan’s philosophy of care:
“My passion for cutting edge of treatments and patient centered care allows my patients to know that I am committed to treating the entire person and their health.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reduction
- Chemical Peel
- Gynecomastia
- Gynecomastia Surgery
- Lymphedema
- Ostectomy
- Revision Of Breast Reconstruction
- Scar Revision
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Wall Defects
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Acquired Absence Of Breast
- Acquired Absence Of Hand
- Acquired Absence Of Limb
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Acquired Finger Deformity
- Ankle And Foot Fracture
- Arm Lift
- Arm Scars
- Atherosclerosis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Birthmarks And Vascular Anomalies
- Body Contouring
- Body Region Injury
- Bone Infection (OSTEOMYELITIS)
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Capsular Contracture
- Breast Deformity
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Implant Illness
- Breast Implant Revision
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Revision Surgery
- Burn Injuries
- Buttock Sagging
- Choroidal Nevi
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Complications Of Procedures
- Complications Of Transplanted Organs And Tissue
- Congenital Ear Deformity
- Congenital Foot Deformity
- Congenital Hand Deformities
- Congenital Malformations Of Breast
- Congenital Malformations Of Ear
- Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities
- Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities Of Head, Face, Spine And Chest
- Cosmetic Surgery Complications
- Crouzon Syndrome
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Dorsalgia
- Double Chin
- Earlobe Repair
- Early Complications Of Trauma
- Excess Skin After Weight Loss
- Eyelid Ptosis
- Face Lift
- Facial Aging
- Facial Asymmetry
- Facial Birthmarks
- Facial Burn Scars
- Facial Paralysis
- Facial Rejuvenation
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Flattened Cheeks
- Forearm Fracture
- Forearm Tendon Injury
- Forehead Lift
- Gender Identity Disorders
- Gynecomastia
- Hand And Wrist Arthritis
- Hand And Wrist Fracture
- Hand Contracture
- Hand Tendon Injury
- Head And Neck Cancer
- Head Injury
- Hemifacial Microsomia
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Inflammatory Skin Disorders
- Keloid Scarring
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Limb Deformity
- Lip Augmentation
- Liposuction
- Lower Eyelid Bags
- Lower Eyelid Drooping
- Lower Limb Ulcer
- Lymphatic Vessel Disorders
- Lymphedema
- Melanoma In Situ
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Mononeuropathy Of Lower Limb
- Muscle Disorders
- Musculoskeletal System Complications
- Musculoskeletal System Deformities
- Ovarian Disorders
- Panniculectomy Complications
- Pectus Excavatum
- Peripheral Nerve Damage
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Poland Syndrome
- Postprocedural States
- Radiation Dermatitis
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Reduction Defects Of Limb
- Revision Of Breast Reconstruction
- Rhinoplasty
- Scar Contracture
- Scar Deformity
- Scar Revision
- Shoulder Open Wound
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Complications
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Cancer (BASAL CELL, SQUAMOUS CELL, MELANOMA)
- Skin Changes Due To Nonionizing Radiation
- Skin Disorders Due To Radiation
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Skull Fractures
- Spina Bifida
- Synovium And Tendon Disorder
- Tendinous Disorders
- Thigh Lift
- Thoracic Cavity Open Wound
- Toe Deformity
- Transgender Bottom Surgery
- Transgender Facial Masculinization
- Transplanted Organ And Tissue Status
- Trigger Finger
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Uncertain Behavior Of Prostate Lesions
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Vein Disorders
- Venous Embolism
- Venous Ulcers
- Wound Care
- Wrist And Hand Tendon Injury
- Xanthelasma
Procedures I perform
- Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue Excision
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abdominal Wall Stoma Repair
- Abdominal Wall Supplement
- Abdominoplasty
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Bilateral Breast Augmentation
- Body Contouring
- Botox Injection
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Breast Drainage
- Breast Implant Revision
- Breast Lift Surgery
- Breast Lift With Implants
- Breast Localization Device Placement
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Synthetic Substitute Removal
- Chemical Peel
- Chest Skin Excision
- Chest Subcutaneous Tissue Excision
- Circumferential Abdominoplasty
- Dermal Fillers
- Facelift
- Facial Nerve Repair
- Facial Plastic Surgery
- Fat Grafting
- Female To Male Sex Reassignment Surgery
- Femoral Nerve Transfer
- Forearm Lipectomy
- Free Flap With Microvascular Anastomosis
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Gynecomastia Surgery
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Inverted Nipple Correction
- Jejunum Supplement
- Labia Majora Reduction
- Left Abdomen Muscle Excision
- Lesion Excision
- Lipectomy
- Lower Body Lift
- Mastopexy
- Microdermabrasion
- Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Muscle Flap
- Neck Rhytidectomy
- Nerve Graft
- Nipple Reconstruction
- Ostectomy
- Pectoral Implants
- Perineum Skin Replacement
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Repair Of Intermediate Wound
- Scar Revision
- Serratus Anterior Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Skin Graft
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Skin Substitute Grafting
- Suction Assisted Lipectomy, Lower Extremity
- Suction Assisted Lipectomy, Trunk
- Suction Assisted Lipectomy, Upper Extremity
- Thigh Lipectomy
- Thorax Muscle Transfer
- Tissue Expander Insertion
- Tissue Expander Placement
- Tissue Expander Removal
- Transgender Bottom Surgery
- Tummy Tuck
- Upper Arm Lift
- Vaginoplasty
- Wound Care
- Wound Skin Substitute
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
- IH-Open HMO Option
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- IH-POS
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CareFirst EPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- IH-Open POS Plus
- POS OA
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Navigate
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- IH-HMO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- IH-POS Plus
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Basic
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna VA Exchange
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- IH-Open POS II
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst NASCO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Medicare FFS
- IH-Indemnity
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Employee Health Plan
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- United Student Resources
- IH-EPO Plus
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CIGNA EPO
- Choice POS
- Choice Fund PPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- IH-Open HMO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Beech Street PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- First Health PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Sentara Health
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Medicare Direct
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- TRICARE East Select
- Optimum Choice
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CIGNA PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- TRICARE East Prime
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Network OA
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- OA Plus
- IH-PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna HMO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Choice POS II
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- UHC Passport
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- HighMark
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Select
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
Fellowship: Georgetown University (2019)
Residency: Georgetown University (2018)
Medical School: University of Miami (2012)
Awards
- Publons.com Top Peer Reviewer, 2019
- PRS Global Open, Best Case Report, Silver Award at the American Society of Plastic Surgery Meeting, 2018
- Third place Resident Research Competition, 95th Annual AAPS Meeting, 2016
- Best Paper Presentation, ASAPS 19th Annual Rhinoplasty Symposium, 2014
- Kawamoto Best Paper Award, ACPA-ASCFS, 2012
- Research Distinction, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, 2012
- Medical Student Scholarship, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2011
- John K. Robinson Researcher of the Year, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine 2011
- Surgery Honors, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, 2010
- Neuroscience Scholastic Achievement, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, 2008
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
Just Right: Mom at High Risk for Breast Cancer Discovers Options for Charting Her Own Course.
Tuberous Breast Deformity. PRS Global Open Keynotes Podcast. April 2, 2019. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/prs-global-open-keynotes/id1449182291
One in Three Women Undergoing Breast Reconstruction Have Complications. New York Times. June 20, 2018
Breast Reconstruction: ‘A Process Not a Procedure’ With Potential Short- and Long-Term Complications. The ASCO Post. August 25, 2018.
Study: DermACELL® demonstrates superior clinical outcomes compared to AlloDerm® in breast reconstruction. PR News Wire. January 10, 2017.
UM Medical Student News. Division of Plastic Surgery Newsletter. Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. March 2009, December 2010, December 2011.
MedStar Washington Hospital Center Celebrated Physician of the Month. April 12, 2019. https://blog.medstarwashington.org/2019/04/12/celebrated-physician-kenneth-l-fan-md/
Featured as a Mentor in a Women’s Microsurgery Group Travel Scholarship Article. Spring-Summer 2019. The American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Volume 30.1
Flap vs Implant for Breast Reconstruction: How to Choose Experts say decision should be personalized. MedPage Today. June 20, 2018.
MedStar Researcher Awarded Funds through Diabetes Research Grant. MedStar Research Institute. October 24, 2019. https://www.medstarhealth.org/mhri/news/2019/10/24/medstar-researcher-awarded-funds-through-diabetes-research-grant/
How We Reduce Pain after Plastic Surgery with the ERAS Protocol. MedStar Washington Hospital Center. July 30, 2019. https://blog.medstarwashington.org/2019/07/30/how-we-reduce-pain-after-plastic-surgery-with-the-eras-protocol/.
Breast Reconstruction: An Important Part of Healing After Breast Cancer Surgery. MedStar Washington Hospital Center. September 10, 2019. https://blog.medstarwashington.org/2019/09/10/breast-reconstruction-an-important-part-of-healing-after-breast-cancer-surgery/.
Complex Abdominal Condition: Takes Twosome to Untangle. MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
“Social Media during the COVID-19 Residency Application Cycle” with Kenneth Fan MD and David Song MD, MBA - a Resident Ambassador Special Edition. PRS Global Open Podcast. January 2021.