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, 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 Reduction
- Chemical Peel
- Gynecomastia Surgery
- Ostectomy
- Scar Revision
Procedures I perform
- Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue Excision
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abdominal Wall Supplement
- Abdominoplasty
- Bilateral Breast Augmentation
- Body Contouring
- Botox Injection
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Breast Drainage
- Breast Lift Surgery
- Breast Lift With Implants
- 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
- Female To Male Sex Reassignment Surgery
- Femoral Nerve Transfer
- Forearm Lipectomy
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Gynecomastia Surgery
- Inverted Nipple Correction
- Jejunum Supplement
- 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
- 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
- Wound Care
- Wound Skin Substitute
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
PHC 1st Fl
Washington, DC, 20007
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)
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.