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
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
PHC 1st Fl
Washington, DC, 20007
6862 Elm St
Ste 800
McLean, VA, 22101
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 Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst EPO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Medicare FFS
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- POS OA
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Choice POS II
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Navigate
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna HMO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- First Health PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- United Student Resources
- IH-PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- IH-Open POS II
- HighMark
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CIGNA EPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- TRICARE for Life East
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Medicare Direct
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- IH-POS
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Classic 3500
- IH-HMO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Core Essential (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Choice Fund PPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CIGNA PPO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- IH-Open HMO Option
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- UHC Passport
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Choice POS
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- IH-Open HMO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Network OA
- TRICARE East Select
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- IH-EPO Plus
- Sentara Health
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Optimum Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst NASCO
- OA Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Indemnity
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
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)