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