Samantha Ann Berlin, PA| Plastic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive 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
- IH-EPO Plus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- TRICARE for Life East
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- UHC Passport
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Navigate
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Sentara Health
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- IH-Open HMO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- TRICARE East Prime
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Choice POS
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Classic 3500
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- TRICARE East Select
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-POS
- IH-Indemnity
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- POS OA
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- HighMark
- Network OA
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Tricare Reserve Select
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Beech Street PPO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- United Healthcare Choice
- IH-HMO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Basic
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Choice Fund PPO
- IH-POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- First Health PPO
- United Student Resources
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Choice POS II
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CareFirst EPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CIGNA PPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- IH-Open POS II
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- OA Plus
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
Education
Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Graduate: Yale University (2022)