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 Reconstruction
- Breast Reduction
- Revision Of Breast Reconstruction
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Wall Defects
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abscess Of Face
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Acquired Deformity Of The Hand
- Aging Face
- Angiokeratoma
- Arm Contour Deformity
- Arm Laxity
- Asymmetric Breasts
- Asymmetry Of Face
- Augmentation Of Breasts
- Balanitis
- Birthmarks And Vascular Anomalies
- Body Contouring
- Body Region Injury
- Botched Cosmetic Surgery
- Breast Asymmetry
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Capsular Contracture
- Breast Deformity
- Breast Ptosis
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction Complications
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Revision Surgery
- Breast Tenderness
- Breast Tissue Removal
- Burn Injuries
- Capsular Contracture Of Breast
- Cellulite
- Chest Wall Deformity
- Cleft Lip And Palate
- Complication Of Facelift
- Complication Of Internal Prosthetic Device
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Congenital Hand Deformities
- Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities Of Face
- Contractures Of The Skin
- Cosmetic Surgery Aftercare
- Crush Injury Of The Hand
- Deformity Of Ear
- Deviated Septum
- Droopy Eyelid
- Earlobe Deformities
- Enlarged Breasts
- Enlarged Nose
- Eyelid Ptosis
- Face Denervation
- Face Lift
- Facial Aging
- Facial Weakness
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Flattened Cheeks
- Flattened Ear
- Gynecomastia
- Hand And Wrist Fracture
- Hand Burn Reconstruction
- Hand Contracture
- Hand Deformity
- Hemangioma
- Hematoma Of Hand
- Hematoma Of Skin
- Implant Rupture
- Infected Wound
- Inverted Nipple
- Keloid
- Keloid Scarring
- Laceration Of Hand
- Laceration Of Skin
- Lip Augmentation
- Lower Eyelid Drooping
- Lymphedema
- Lymphedema Of Arm
- Lymphedema Of Leg
- Malunion (IMPROPERLY HEALED FRACTURE)
- Mastectomy Aftercare
- Mole Examination
- Nasal Deformity
- Nasal Fracture
- Necrosis Of Skin
- Nipple Areola Reconstruction
- Nipple Deformity
- Numbness In Face
- Overly Large Breast
- Overprojected Nose
- Pannus
- Pectoral Implant
- Pectus Excavatum
- Perforated Implant
- Pilar Cysts
- Platysma Bands
- Poor Wound Healing
- Port Wine Stains
- Postprocedural States
- Premature Aging Of Skin
- Prominent Ear
- Protruding Ears
- Ptosis Of Eyelid
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Redundant Skin
- Revision Of Breast Reconstruction
- Revision Rhinoplasty
- Rhinoplasty Aftercare
- Rhinoplasty Complication
- Rhytides Of Face
- Ruptured Breast Implant
- Sagging Breasts
- Scapha Deformity
- Scar Contracture
- Scar Deformity
- Scar Revision
- Scleroderma
- Septal Deviation
- Septal Perforation
- Seroma Of Breast
- Seroma Of Hand
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Cancer (BASAL CELL, SQUAMOUS CELL, MELANOMA)
- Skin Dimpling
- Skin Laxity
- Skin Tear
- Skull Fractures
- Swelling In Legs
- Syndactyly
- Wound Care
- Xanthelasma
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abdominal Wall Stoma Repair
- Abdominoplasty
- Acne Keloidalis Treatment
- Acne Treatment
- Actinic Keratoses Treatment
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Alar Rim Grafting
- 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
- Craniofacial Bone Grafting
- Dental Extractions
- Dermal Fillers
- Earlobe Reduction
- Enzyme Peels
- Eyebrow Lift
- Facelift
- Facial Bone Contouring
- Facial Chemical Exfoliation
- Facial Implants
- Facial Trauma Reconstruction
- Fat Grafting
- 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 Assisted Turbinate 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
- Monti Procedure
- 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
- Red Light Therapy For Acne
- Restylane
- Salicylic Peels
- Scar Revision
- Sclerotherapy With Asclera
- Sculpsure For Double Chin
- 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
- Vaginoplasty
- Vein Sclerotherapy
- Venous Access Device Removal
- 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
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- United Student Resources
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst EPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna HMO
- First Health PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- CIGNA EPO
- Employee Health Plan
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- Optimum Choice
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- POS OA
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CIGNA PPO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Core Essential (HMO)
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst NASCO
- Navigate
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- First Health PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- TRICARE East Prime
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- HighMark
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Network OA
- Medicare FFS
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- MultiPlan, Inc
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- IH-Open HMO Option
- IH-POS Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- United Healthcare Choice
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- OA Plus
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- IH-POS
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II
- IH-EPO Plus
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- IH-Open POS II
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Choice POS
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Sentara Health
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- IH-HMO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Police and Fire Clinic
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- UHC Passport
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- IH-PPO
- Aetna Basic
- CIGNA Indemnity
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)