About me
Dr. Michael Reilly's passion for understanding and treating conditions of the human face are a perfect match for his role at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital as a Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery. His clinical areas of expertise include:
- Rhinoplasty
- Nasal and sinus surgery
- Facial cosmetic surgery, including the full spectrum of minimally invasive treatments
- Facial nerve paralysis
- Microvascular reconstructive surgery
- Melanoma surgery
Dr. Reilly's training began with undergraduate and medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He then went on to complete his five-year residency in Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery at Georgetown University. Subsequently, Dr. Reilly completed a very prestigious fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of California Los Angeles Medical Center before returning home to Washington, D.C. in 2009. Dr. Reilly is board certified in both Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
In addition to his very busy clinical practice based at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Dr. Reilly serves as a Professor of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center. He takes a very active role in medical research and education. He has authored and contributed to numerous original articles and book chapters, and he takes pride in his role teaching medical students and resident physicians at Georgetown. He speaks Spanish conversationally and enjoys volunteering through MedStar Georgetown's participation with the Catholic Charities Network--an organization which provides care to the uninsured.
Dr. Reilly's Philosophy of Care
Michael J. Reilly, MD, feels truly fortunate to practice the art and science of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He feels this is the ideal intersection of his interpersonal understanding, intellectual aptitude, surgical expertise, and aesthetic sensibility. Dr. Reilly recognizes that appearance plays a critical role in the way individuals experience the world, and he also believes that facial wellness comes in many forms. He prides himself on tailoring treatments to work with each patient's natural facial features. He firmly believes that for both cosmetic and reconstructive reasons, facial enhancement and rejuvenation can contribute to an improved sense of self and well-being. Dr. Reilly and his team are committed to helping you look and feel your absolute best.
Clinical areas of focus
- Acute Sinusitis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
- Botox
- Cleft Lip And Palate
- Deviated Septum
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Facelift
- Facial Nerve Disorder
- Facial Nerve Repair
- Facial Paralysis
- Nasal Polyps
- Nasal Septal Deviation
- Nasal Septal Perforation Repair
- Nasal Valve Repair
- Nasoseptal Reconstruction
- Rhinoplasty
- Septorhinoplasty
- Uncertain Behavior Of Prostate Lesions
- Vestibuloplasty
- Vision Disturbances
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Acute Sinusitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
- Botox
- Brow Droop
- Cheekbone Fractures
- Cleft Lip And Palate
- Congenital Ear Deformity
- Congenital Malformations Of Ear
- Congenital Malformations Of Face And Neck
- Deviated Septum
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Double Chin
- Earlobe Deformities
- Ectropion
- Entropion
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eyelid Cancer
- Facial Aging
- Facial Nerve Disorder
- Facial Nerve Palsy
- Facial Pain
- Facial Paralysis
- Facial Weakness
- Head And Neck Cancer
- Keloid Scarring
- Melanoma
- Melanoma In Situ
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Fracture
- Nasal Polyps
- Nasal Septal Deviation
- Nasal Septal Perforation
- Nasal Valve Collapse
- Orbit Fractures
- Postnasal Drip
- Prominent Ear
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Rhinitis
- Septal Perforation
- Sinus Infections
- Sinus Pressure
- Skin Cancer
- Uncertain Behavior Of Prostate Lesions
- Vision Disturbances
- Zygoma Fracture
Procedures I perform
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Botox Injection
- Browlift
- Canthopexy
- Cheek Implants
- Dermal Fillers
- Ear Cartilage Graft
- Ear Lobe Repair
- Ear Plastic Surgery
- Ear Reconstruction
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Ethmoidectomy
- Excision Of Parotid Tumor
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Facelift
- Facial Cosmetic Surgery
- Facial Fat Grafting
- Facial Implants
- Facial Nerve Grafting
- Facial Nerve Repair
- Facial Plastic Surgery
- Facial Reconstruction
- Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation
- Keloid Scar Removal
- Lip Augmentation
- Lip Repair
- Mandibular Fracture Treatment
- Maxillary Fracture Repair
- Microsurgery
- Microvascular Flap Reconstruction
- Mid-Facelift
- Mohs Reconstruction
- Mohs Surgery
- Nasal Endoscopy With Biopsy
- Nasal Endoscopy With Sphenoidotomy
- Nasal Fracture Reduction
- Nasal Septal Perforation Repair
- Nasal Septal Repair
- Nasal Surgery
- Nasal Valve Repair
- Nasoseptal Reconstruction
- Neck Rhytidectomy
- Nose Fracture Reduction
- Nose Reconstruction
- Orbital Floor Repair
- Palatopharyngoplasty
- Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Treatment
- Rhinoplasty
- Rhinoplasty Revision
- Rib Cartilage Graft
- Scalp Reconstruction
- Septorhinoplasty
- Sinus Surgery
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Smas Flap Rhytidectomy
- Turbinate Reduction With Radiofrequency
- Turbinate Surgery
- Vestibuloplasty
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Gorman Bldg 1st Fl
Washington, DC, 20007
6862 Elm St
Ste 800B
McLean, VA, 22101
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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Fellowship: University of California Los Angeles (2009)
Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (2008)
Internship: Georgetown University Hospital (2004)
Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2003)
Awards
- Washingtonian Top Doc 2025
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
Dr. Michael J. Reilly publishes groundbreaking research on the changes in how patients are perceived by others after undergoing plastic surgery.
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Effect of facial rejuvenation surgery on perceived attractiveness, femininity, and personality
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Mirror book therapy for the treatment of idiopathic facial palsy
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Molecular effects of fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing on photodamaged human skin
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Wound infection rates in elective plastic surgery for HIV-positive patients
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Open vs closed approach to the nasal pyramid for fracture reduction
