About me
Marc Margolis, MD, FACS, is the Chief of Thoracic Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He is a highly experienced surgeon with over 20 years of clinical practice and is board-certified in cardiothoracic surgery. He sees patients for the full range of thoracic diseases at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
As a general thoracic surgeon, Dr. Margolis treats patients for all diseases related to the chest, including benign and malignant lung diseases, benign and malignant esophageal diseases, benign and malignant diseases of the mediastinum, tracheal conditions, diaphragmatic conditions, chest wall deformities, hyperhidrosis, and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). Dr. Margolis specializes in robotic and minimally invasive approaches but uses conventional techniques when appropriate. He performs minimally invasive robotic surgery after induction therapy for lung and esophageal cancer.
Dr. Margolis is especially interested in emerging robotic techniques. He has been performing robotic surgery for many years and was part of the first group of surgeons to perform robotic thoracic surgery. His current interest/research centers on improving cancer patients' outcomes using new advances in robotic technology, including after induction therapy.
In addition to his clinical research and clinical work, Dr. Margolis is an Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at Georgetown University, where he is proud to instruct and mentor the new generation of surgeons and students.
Dr. Margolis has received numerous awards throughout his long career, including the Outstanding Teaching Award from Georgetown University three times. He has been listed as a Best Doctor in the Washingtonian and Northern Virginia Magazines and is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.
Originally from South Africa, Dr. Margolis speaks Afrikaans. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Cape Town Medical School before moving to the United States and completing his residency at New York Methodist Hospital. He went on to do his fellowship training at George Washington University Medical Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgery and a professional member of the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association.
Dr. Margolis has lived in the greater Washington, DC, area since 1999 and is honored to serve his community. When he is not seeing patients or teaching, he enjoys spending time with his family and their Goldendoodle and traveling.
Philosophy of Care
“Although it might be a cliche, I sincerely want to treat patients as I would like my family, friends, or myself to be treated. Over the years, I have encountered, witnessed, and experienced the workings of the medical system and know what it is like to be on the other side as a patient and as a patient’s family member. With that in mind, I strive to be compassionate, caring, available, and responsive to my patients. I always communicate with honesty and directness. In my practice, I strive to maintain the highest standards in all aspects of care.
“In my practice, I work with a team of medical professionals to obtain the best results for our patients. I am always available for a consult and highly responsive to patients and their referring physicians.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Lung Cancer Surgery
- Lung Resection
Procedures I perform
- Aneurysm Repair
- Aortic Dissection Repair
- Aortic Root Replacement
- Aortic Valve Repair
- Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
- Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Cardiac Myxoma Excision
- Cardiac Transplant
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
- Coronary Artery Disease Treatment
- Esophageal Dilation
- Heart Failure Surgery
- Heart Pacemaker Implantation
- Hyperhidrosis Surgery
- Imbrication, Diaphragm
- Lobectomy
- Lung Biopsy
- Lung Cancer Surgery
- Lung Resection
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Melanoma Resection
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
- Mitral Valve Reconstruction
- Mitral Valve Repair
- Pulmonary Valve Replacement
- Robotic Thoracic Surgery
- Thoracic Aneurysm Repair
- Thoracoscopic Surgery
- Tricuspid Valve Repair
- Upper Esophagus Dilation, Endoscopic
- Venous Access Device Removal
- Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 4th Fl Washington, DC, 20007
202-295-0560Fax 877-376-2421
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
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA EPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CareFirst NASCO
- CareFirst EPO
- Choice POS II
- OA Plus
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- TRICARE for Life East
- IH-EPO Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- First Health PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- BlueChoice Open Access
- TRICARE East Prime
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst Administrators
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Core Essential (HMO)
- IH-POS
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Beech Street PPO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- First Health PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- IH-PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Navigate
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Select
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- IH-POS Plus
- IH-Network Only Plus
- POS OA
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna VA Exchange
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Choice Fund PPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- MultiPlan, Inc
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna HMO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- HighMark
- Optimum Choice
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Employee Health Plan
- CIGNA Indemnity
- IH-Open HMO
- United Healthcare Choice
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- HealthyBlue PPO
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Basic
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Sentara Health
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Medicare Direct
- IH-Open HMO Option
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- UHC Passport
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- IH-Open POS II
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Network OA
- IH-Indemnity
- Choice POS
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Medicare FFS
- IH-HMO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Fellowship: George Washington University School of Medicine (2001)
Residency: New York Methodist Hospital of Brooklyn-GME (1999)
Internship: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai (1994)
Medical School: University of Cape Town (1987)
Awards
- Washingtonian Top Doc 2025