About me
Mimi Wu Young, MD, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Along with fellowship training in microsurgery, her specialties are implant- and flap-based breast reconstruction, super-microsurgery for lymphedema treatment, body contouring, as well as general reconstructive and aesthetic surgeries. She also offers an innovative approach to breast reconstruction using omental free flaps for patients who may otherwise not be candidates for autologous breast reconstruction.
Dr. Wu Young has a background in general surgery at Northwestern, plastic and reconstructive surgery training at the University of Chicago, and a microsurgery fellowship at Stanford. These experiences provided her with opportunities to work with many leading trailblazers in breast reconstruction and lymphedema surgery. Dr. Wu Young’s passion for comprehensive cancer care also led her to become an International Visiting Scholar at ASAN Medical Center in Seoul where she honed her super-microsurgical reconstruction skills to treat lymphedema alongside world-renowned experts.
Dr. Wu Young’s approach to care centers on partnering with patients to help them fully understand surgical goals, openly discuss reconstructive options, and empoweringly make informed decisions about their individualized plans. Through multidisciplinary collaborations and team-based protocols, she aims to deliver comprehensive and compassionate care to every patient. At the same time, Dr. Wu Young’s research interests in breast reconstruction and lymphedema furthers her commitment to advance evidence-based investigations that pioneer new methods to improve clinical outcomes.
In her free time, Dr. Wu Young enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, listening to live music, exploring the outdoors, and traveling the world.
Philosophy of Care
“It is common to feel vulnerable and overwhelmed when choosing to have surgery. That’s why I believe in taking the time to have meaningful and empathetic conversations with my patients. From answering every question to discussing all concerns, I want to nurture relationships that are respectful of each patient’s mental and physical comfort as well as aligned with their reconstructive and aesthetic goals. By working together, we develop personalized plans that are unique to every patient.”
“As a female plastic surgeon and mother, I have an inherent understanding of not only the physical changes in a woman’s body after various life events, but also the psychological impacts it may bear. Such shared experiences – combined with my passion for helping patients feel comfortable in their own bodies – motivates me every day.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Breast Reduction
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abdominoplasty
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Alexandrite Laser For Scars
- Alexandrite Laser Hair Removal
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Belkyra For Double Chin
- Belt Lipectomy
- Birthmark Removal
- Blue Light Therapy For Acne
- Body Contouring
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Breast Implant Removal With Lift
- Breast Implant Revision
- Breast Lift Surgery
- Breast Lift With Implants
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reduction
- Calcium Hydroxylapatite Fillers
- Canthopexy
- Cheek Implants
- Cheek Reduction
- Chemical Facial Peel
- Chemical Peels For Rosacea
- Chicken Pox Scar Treatment
- Chin Reduction
- Circumferential Abdominoplasty
- Cleft Lip And Palate Treatment
- Cleft Palate Repair
- Co2 Laser Resurfacing For Scars
- Collagen Stimulators
- Coolsculpting
- Dental Extractions
- Dermal Fillers
- Earlobe Reduction
- Eyebrow Lift
- Facelift
- Facial Bone Contouring
- Facial Chemical Exfoliation
- Facial Implants
- Facial Trauma Reconstruction
- Feldenkrais
- Flap Surgery
- Fractional Co2 Laser Skin Resurfacing
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Glycolic Peel
- Glycolic Peels For Acne
- Gynecomastia Surgery
- Hand Replantation
- Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
- Hydrafacial For Acne Scars
- Hypertrophic Scar Treatment
- Inverted Nipple Correction
- Juvederm Injections
- Keloid Removal
- Labia Majora Reduction
- Laser For Rosacea
- Laser Hair Removal
- Laser Treatment For Cherry Angiomas
- Limb Salvage
- Lip Augmentation
- Lipectomy
- Liposuction
- Lower Body Lift
- Malar Implants
- Male Breast Reduction
- Masseter Muscle Reduction
- Mastopexy
- Melasma Treatment
- Microblading
- Microdermabrasion
- Nasal Valve Repair
- Nipple Augmentation
- Nipple Reconstruction
- Nipple Reduction
- Nose Reshaping
- Ostectomy
- Otoplasty For Prominent Ears
- Parnaparin Reversal
- Pec Implants
- Pectoral Implants
- Percutaneous Laser Ablation Of Nerves
- Percutaneous Osteoplasty
- Percutaneous Sclerotherapy Of Varicose Veins
- Percutaneous Treatment Of Spider Veins
- Pfeiffer Syndrome Repair
- Phenol Peels
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy
- Post-Bariatric Surgery
- Ptosis Repair
- Pulsed Radiofrequency For Headaches
- Q-Switched Laser
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Restylane
- Salicylic Peels
- Scar Revision
- Serratus Anterior Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Shock Treatment
- Sinus Surgery
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Cancer Treatment
- Skin Graft Urethroplasty
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Skin Tag Removal
- Temporalis Muscle Reduction
- Thermage
- Thread Lift
- Turbinate Reduction With Radiofrequency
- Vaginal Laser Rejuvenation
- Vein Sclerotherapy
- Venous Ulcer Treatment
- Wound Care
- Wrinkle Treatment
- Zygoma Reduction
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
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-POS
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Choice Fund PPO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- IH-POS Plus
- IH-Open POS Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- CIGNA Indemnity
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- First Health PPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CIGNA EPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Choice POS II
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Employee Health Plan
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- TRICARE East Prime
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- IH-Indemnity
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- IH-EPO Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- IH-Open HMO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- First Health PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Choice POS
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- IH-Open POS II
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Tricare Reserve Select
- UHC Passport
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Medicare Direct
- BlueChoice Open Access
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Navigate
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- HighMark
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst NASCO
- POS OA
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- OA Plus
- TRICARE East Select
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Student Resources
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Medicare FFS
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Sentara Health
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Choice POS II Open Access
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- IH-PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Beech Street PPO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Network OA
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
Education
Fellowship: Stanford University Medical Center-Fellowships (2024)
Residency: University of Chicago Hospitals & Health System (2023)
Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (2018)
Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2014)