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Vance Young Sohn, MD MBA
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Surgical Oncology
Languages: English
About me
Vance Sohn, MD, MBA, FACS, FSSO, is a Nationally renowned surgical oncologist and Director of the MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He specializes in treating skin cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, and sarcomas using advanced robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgical techniques.
With a career spanning more than 20 years in the U.S. Army, Dr. Sohn has cared for patients in both world-class medical centers and remote combat zones. He also trained military surgeons in trauma and battlefield medicine, experiences that shaped his calm, focused approach to complex care and his deep commitment to serving others.
After his military service, Dr. Sohn served as Vice President of Medical Affairs at a biotechnology company focused on immuno-oncology research. This role gave him a unique perspective on the future of cancer care and strengthened his belief in the power of innovation and clinical trials to improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Sohn believes the best care starts with trust, compassion, and education. He partners closely with patients and their families, ensuring they fully understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and path forward. He is known for being honest, attentive, and fully committed to each patient from diagnosis through survivorship.
As Director of the Cancer Institute, Dr. Sohn is leading the efforts to expand multidisciplinary care, grow the team of specialists, and advance clinical research to offer patients the most comprehensive and cutting-edge treatment options.
Dr. Sohn earned his medical degree from Georgetown University, completed his general surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center, and completed a surgical oncology fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He also holds an Executive MBA from the University of Tennessee.
He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Fellow of the Society of Surgical Oncology, and an ACS Health Policy Scholar. Dr. Sohn is also a proud recipient of the Parker J. Palmer “Courage to Teach” Award for his leadership in medical education.
Philosophy of Care
“Each patient’s journey with cancer is deeply personal, and I strive to provide care that is not only medically excellent but also empathetic and individualized. No two cancers, and no two patients, are alike. I take time to understand each person’s values, goals, and concerns, and I work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored, evidence-based treatment plans. My role is not just to operate, but to guide, support, and advocate for my patients every step of the way.”
Procedures I perform
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Cancer Metastasis Treatment
- Chemotherapy Port Placement
- Excision Of Soft Tissue Tumor
- Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment
- Intestinal Resection
- Liver Resection
- Lobectomy
- Lung Cancer Surgery
- Mesenteric Lymph Node Excision
- Metastatic Cancer Treatment
- Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
- Sarcoma Treatment
- Stomach Cancer Surgery
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
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-Indemnity
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- IH-Open POS II
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- IH-POS
- Network OA
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Choice POS
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Choice POS II
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Employee Health Plan
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CareFirst EPO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- IH-Open HMO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- OA Plus
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- TRICARE East Select
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- IH-EPO Plus
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Choice Fund PPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Blue Choice Advantage
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- UHC Passport
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO
- Medicare FFS
- IH-Open HMO Option
- United Healthcare Choice
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- HighMark
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- TRICARE East Prime
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna HMO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Basic
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- IH-PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Navigate
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- First Health PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Sentara Health
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst NASCO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- POS OA
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- IH-POS Plus
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- United Student Resources
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Medicare Direct
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Beech Street PPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Tricare Reserve Select
- TRICARE for Life East
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Fellowship: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2013)
Residency: Madigan Army Medical Center GME (2010)
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (2004)