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
- Botox
- Deviated Septum
- Facelift
- Facial Cosmetic Surgery
- Facial Nerve Repair
- Facial Paralysis
- Facial Plastic Surgery
- Nasal Septal Deviation
- Nasal Valve Repair
- Rhinoplasty
- Septorhinoplasty
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Acute Sinusitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
- Botox
- Brow Droop
- Cheekbone Fractures
- 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
- 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
- Zygoma Fracture
Procedures I perform
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Blepharoplasty Revision
- 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 Septal Perforation Repair
- Nasal Septal Repair
- Nasal Surgery
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction
- 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
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
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Aetna Classic 3500
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Classic 5000
- HealthyBlue PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- IH-POS
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Beech Street PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Choice POS II Open Access
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- POS OA
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- TRICARE East Prime
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- United Student Resources
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Choice Fund PPO
- IH-EPO Plus
- IH-POS Plus
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Basic
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- MultiPlan, Inc
- IH-Open POS II
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-Open HMO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Network OA
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Optimum Choice
- IH-Indemnity
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- TRICARE East Select
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Medicare Direct
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- OA Plus
- Choice POS II
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- First Health PPO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna HMO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- First Health PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- IH-PPO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Choice POS
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Sentara Health
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst NASCO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- HighMark
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CIGNA PPO
- Employee Health Plan
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CareFirst EPO
- CIGNA EPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Navigate
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- TRICARE for Life East
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
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