Samantha Ann Berlin, PA| Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Plastic Surgery | MedStar Health
About me
Samantha Berlin, PA-C, is a physician assistant who works for the MedStar Center for Gender Affirmation, located at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. She works in close collaboration with Gabriel Del Corral, MD, FACS, who serves as medical director for the Center, providing comprehensive, holistic, and patient-centered care for those who wish to pursue the process of gender transition.
Samantha sees patients in clinic before surgery, guiding each through the steps associated with pre-operative care and serving as a resource for education and support. She also assists Dr. Del Corral during surgical cases in the operating room, and consults with patients during their recovery process—when they are in the hospital as well as in the weeks and months to follow, post-discharge.
Samantha is a graduate of the Yale University School of Medicine, where she earned a master of medical science through the school’s Physician Assistant Program. Additionally, she earned dual bachelor of science degrees at the University of Maryland College Park, with focus on cell biology and molecular genetics, and psychology. Samantha is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians.
Philosophy of care
“As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I have a deep and personal commitment to helping my patients as they aim to become the best and happiest version of themselves. I see how much the care we provide impacts our patients’ quality of life, and I am passionate about working in a field that is important, yet still faces challenges when it comes to accessibility to care.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Head Injury
- Mole Removal
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Tag Removal
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Acquired Absence Of Limb
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Body Region Injury
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Asymmetry
- Breast Capsular Contracture
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Ptosis
- Chest Wall Deformity
- Cleft Lip And Palate
- Complications Of Procedures
- Complications Of Reattachment And Amputation
- Complications Of Transplanted Organs And Tissue
- Congenital Ear Deformity
- Congenital Malformations Of Breast
- Congenital Malformations Of Ear
- Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities Of Head, Face, Spine And Chest
- Deviated Septum
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Dorsalgia
- Early Complications Of Trauma
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eyelid Disorders
- Eyelid Ptosis
- Facial Asymmetry
- Facial Laceration
- Facial Paralysis
- Forearm Fracture
- Gender Identity Disorders
- Hand Deformity
- Head Injury
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Lipodystrophy
- Lymphatic Vessel Disorders
- Lymphedema
- Melanoma In Situ
- Muscle Disorders
- Musculoskeletal System Complications
- Musculoskeletal System Deformities
- Nasal Deformity
- Neck Nerve And Spinal Cord Injury
- Osteonecrosis
- Peripheral Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Postprocedural States
- Scar Contracture
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Complications
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Changes Due To Nonionizing Radiation
- Skin Disorders Due To Radiation
- Skin Laxity
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Trigger Finger
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Vein Disorders
- Venous Embolism
- Wrist And Hand Burn And Corrosion
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Supplement
- Abdominoplasty
- Acquired Ear Deformity Repair
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma Reconstruction
- Apert Syndrome Repair
- Arteriovenous Fistula Reconstruction
- Arteriovenous Malformation Reconstruction
- Arteriovenous-Lymphatic Malformation Reconstruction
- Artery Repair
- Auricular Reconstruction
- Autologous Fat Grafting To Face
- Autologous Soft Tissue Grafting
- Belt Lipectomy
- Benign Lesion Excision Over 4.0 Cm
- Bone Graft
- Botox
- Botox Injection
- Botulinum Toxin
- Breast Reconstruction With Tissue
- Brow Droop Correction
- Brow Lift
- Browlift
- Buttock Lipectomy
- Buttock Subcutaneous Tissue Excision
- Canthopexy
- Capillary Malformation Reconstruction
- Capillary Malformation Treatment
- Capillary-Lymphatic Malformation Reconstruction
- Capsular Contracture Treatment
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Cartilage Graft
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Cervicoplasty
- Cheek, Chin, And Neck Rhytidectomy
- Chemical Peel
- Chest Subcutaneous Tissue Excision
- Chest Wall Reconstruction
- Chronic Pain Treatment
- Cleft Palate Repair
- Congenital Ear Deformity Repair
- Coolsculpting
- Craniofacial Procedure
- Craniofacial Reconstruction
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Custom Ear Prosthesis
- Debulking Procedures
- Dermabrasion
- Dermal Fillers
- Ear Cartilage Graft
- Ear Plastic Surgery
- Ear Surgery
- Elbow Arthroplasty
- Excision Of Soft Tissue Tumor
- Excision Of Soft Tissue Tumor Pelvis
- Excision Of Soft Tissue Tumor, Upper Arm Or Elbow
- Excision Of Tumor Or Vascular Malformation
- Excision, Tumor, Soft Tissue Of Face Or Scalp
- Excision, Tumor, Soft Tissue Of Shoulder Area
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Face Lift With Smas
- Facelift
- Facial Bone Reconstruction
- Facial Bones Osteoplasty
- Facial Fat Grafting
- Facial Nerve Grafting
- Facial Nerve Repair
- Facial Paralysis Treatment
- Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
- Fat Grafting
- Femtosecond Laser Treatment
- Flap Reconstruction
- Flap Surgery
- Forehead Reconstruction
- Free Flap Reconstruction
- Free Flap With Microvascular Anastomosis
- Gynecomastia Surgery
- Hand Replantation
- Hemangioma Treatment
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment
- Hydrafacial
- Hypertrophic Scar Treatment
- Jaw Surgery
- Keloid Removal
- Labia Majora Reduction
- Labia Minora Reduction
- Labial Reduction
- Laser Hair Removal
- Lesion Excision
- Limb Salvage
- Lip Repair
- Lipectomy
- Liposuction
- Lower Body Lift
- Lymph Node Transfer
- Lymphatic Reconstruction
- Lymphatic Surgery
- Male Breast Reduction
- Mandibular Condylar Fracture Treatment
- Mandibular Fracture Treatment
- Mastectomy
- Mastopexy
- Maxilla Reconstruction
- Maxilla Supplement
- Maxilla Synthetic Supplement
- Maxillary Fracture Repair
- Melanoma Removal
- Melasma Treatment
- Microdermabrasion
- Microsurgery
- Microsurgical Reconstruction Of The Extremities
- Minimally Invasive Hand Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Muscle Grafting
- Nasal Bone Graft
- Nasal Fracture Reduction
- Nasal Reconstruction
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Valve Repair
- Nasoseptal Reconstruction
- Neck Rhytidectomy
- Neck Rhytidectomy With Platysmal Flap
- Nerve Grafting
- Nipple Reduction
- Non Healing Wound Treatment
- Nose Reconstruction
- Nose Reshaping
- Orbit Supplement
- Orbitocraniofacial Reconstruction
- Osteomyelitis Treatment
- Palatoplasty
- Palatoplasty For Cleft Palate
- Perforator Flap Reconstruction
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Peroneal Nerve Release
- Post-Bariatric Body Contouring
- Post-Bariatric Surgery
- Post-Bariatric Surgery Body Contouring
- Radial Nerve Release
- Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Treatment
- Reconstruction Of Forehead
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Replantation Of Digits
- Replantation Of Limbs
- Reposition Mandible With Internal Fixation
- Reposition Maxilla With Internal Fixation
- Reposition Orbit With Internal Fixation
- Reposition Zygomatic Bone With Internal Fixation
- Rhinoplasty Revision
- Rib Cartilage Graft
- Salivary Gland Surgery
- Scar Revision
- Scar Treatment
- Skin Graft
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Skin Substitute Grafting
- Skin Tag Removal
- Skin Tightening
- Smas Flap Rhytidectomy
- Soft Tissue Grafting
- Suction Assisted Lipectomy
- Suction Assisted Lipectomy, Head And Neck
- Suction Assisted Lipectomy, Lower Extremity
- Suction Assisted Lipectomy, Trunk
- Suction Assisted Lipectomy, Upper Extremity
- Supermicrosurgery
- Surgical Preparation Of Recipient Site
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
- Tendinitis Treatment
- Thigh Lipectomy
- Thread Lift
- Tissue Expander Placement
- Tissue Expansion
- Toe To Hand Transfer
- Tongue Reconstruction
- Trigger Point Release
- Tumor Resection
- Turbinate Submucous Resection
- Ulnar Nerve Release
- Upper Arm Lift
- Vaginoplasty
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- Wound Closure
- Wrinkle Treatment
- Xanthelasma Removal
- Z-Plasty
- Zygomatic Bone Reconstruction
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 Student Resources
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- TRICARE East Select
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- First Health PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Network OA
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Police and Fire Clinic
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- UHC Passport
- CareFirst EPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- IH-POS
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Medicare Direct
- Beech Street PPO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- TRICARE for Life East
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- IH-PPO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Optimum Choice
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- HighMark
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna VA Exchange
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Navigate
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- TRICARE East Prime
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- POS OA
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CareFirst Administrators
- Choice POS
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- IH-Open HMO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Basic
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Sentara Health
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CIGNA PPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Choice POS II
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Medicare FFS
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- IH-Indemnity
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Blue Choice Advantage
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- OA Plus
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna HMO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CIGNA EPO
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- IH-Open POS II
Education
Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Graduate: Yale University (2022)