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
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
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)