About me
David H. Song, MD, served as MedStar Health's Physician Executive Director for MedStar Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Integrated Surgical Services and Academic Chair for the Department of Plastic Surgery and Surgery (Interim) at Georgetown University Medical Center. As such, he directed the full range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery services at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Song was recently promoted to the Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs for MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
An internationally recognized expert in plastic surgery, Dr. Song is known for his pioneering work in chest wall reconstruction techniques, particularly DIEP flap procedures, and oncoplastic surgery. He is also a specialist in performing lymphovenous bypass and lymph node transfer using microsurgical and super-microsurgical techniques to reduce the severity of lymphedema.
A widely published and prolific researcher, Dr. Song is an associate editor for plastic surgery's leading professional journals, a reviewer for many other medical publications, and an editor or co-author of numerous text books and chapters, respectively. He is a frequent guest lecturer at major medical schools and hospitals, and appears regularly as a speaker at national and international conferences. Dr. Song has been recognized as a top regional doctor by Castle Connolly and Washingtonian Magazine.
Before joining MedStar, Dr. Song was chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at The University of Chicago Medicine. He is a past president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and past Chair for the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and currently serves as the Chair for the ACGME Plastic Surgery Residency Review Committee.
Dr. Song received his medical degree with thesis from the University of California School of Medicine, Los Angeles. He then fulfilled his internship at the University of Chicago Hospitals, where he subsequently completed the rest of his training: residencies in general surgery and plastic surgery, followed by a fellowship in microsurgery. Dr. Song also holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominoplasty
- Breast Abscess
- Breast Asymmetry
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cysts
- Breast Lift With Implants
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reduction
- Gynecomastia
- Gynecomastia Surgery
- Lymphedema
- Nipple Discharge
- Nipple Reconstruction
- Peripheral Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Revision Of Breast Reconstruction
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Wall Defects
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Mammogram
- Abscess Of Face
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Acquired Wrist Deformity
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Atherosclerosis
- Augmentation Of Breasts
- Axillary Web Syndrome
- Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
- Benign Breast Tumor
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Birthmarks And Vascular Anomalies
- Body Contouring
- Breast Abscess
- Breast Asymmetry
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cysts
- Breast Deformity
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Implant Illness
- Breast Inflammation
- Breast Lump
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction Complications
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Tenderness
- Breast Tissue Removal
- Burn Injuries
- Capsular Contracture
- Choroidal Nevi
- Circulatory System Complications
- Cleft Lip And Palate
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Complications Of Procedures
- Complications Of Transplanted Organs And Tissue
- Congenital Breast Deformities
- Congenital Ear Deformity
- Congenital Hand Deformities
- Congenital Malformations Of Breast
- Congenital Malformations Of Ear
- Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities Of Head, Face, Spine And Chest
- Cosmetic Surgery Complications
- Dentofacial Abnormality
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Dorsalgia
- Excess Skin After Weight Loss
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eyelid Disorders
- Eyelid Lacerations
- Facial Scar Revision
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Gynecomastia
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Keloid Scarring
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Limb Deformity
- Lip Augmentation
- Lymphatic Vessel Disorders
- Lymphedema
- Lymphedema Of The Arm
- Lymphedema Of The Leg
- Mammary Dysplasia
- Melanoma In Situ
- Muscle Disorders
- Musculoskeletal System Complications
- Nerve Damage After Breast Surgery
- Nerve Root Disorders
- Nipple Areola Reconstruction
- Nipple Discharge
- Ovarian Disorders
- Pannus
- Papillary Carcinoma Of Breast
- Peripheral Nerve Damage
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Poland Syndrome
- Postprocedural States
- Radiation Dermatitis
- Reconstructed Breast Deformity Revision
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Revision Of Breast Reconstruction
- Rib And Sternum Fracture
- Sagging Breasts
- Scar Contracture
- Scars From Injury
- Scars Of The Face
- Scars Of The Neck
- Shoulder Open Wound
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Complications
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes Due To Nonionizing Radiation
- Skin Disorders Due To Radiation
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Skull Fractures
- Superficial Abdomen Injury
- Synovium And Tendon Disorder
- Tendinous Disorders
- Thoracic Cavity Open Wound
- Thoracic Spine Fractures
- Transgender Facial Masculinization
- Transplanted Organ And Tissue Status
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Uncertain Behavior Of Prostate Lesions
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Variocele
- Vein Disorders
- Venous Embolism
- Wrist And Hand Burn And Corrosion
- Wrist And Hand Tendon Injury
- Wrist Burn
- Xanthelasma
Procedures I perform
- Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue Extraction
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abdominal Wall Stoma Repair
- Abdominoplasty
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Bilateral Breast Alteration
- Bilateral Breast Augmentation
- Body Contouring
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Breast Deformity Correction
- Breast Drainage
- Breast Implant Removal With Lift
- Breast Lift Surgery
- Breast Lift With Implants
- Breast Localization Device Placement
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction With Alloderm
- Breast Reconstruction With Alloderm Rtu
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Seroma Aspiration
- Breast Synthetic Substitute Removal
- Calf Augmentation
- Chest Subcutaneous Tissue Excision
- Cleft Lip And Palate Treatment
- Club Hand Reconstruction
- Corneal Patch Graft
- Dermal Fillers
- Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
- Ear Surgery
- Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue
- Extirpation Of Left Breast Matter
- Eyebrow Lift
- Facelift
- Facial Cosmetic Surgery
- Facial Nerve Repair
- Female To Male Sex Reassignment Surgery
- Femoral Nerve Transfer
- Flap Reconstruction
- Free Flap With Microvascular Anastomosis
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Gynecomastia Surgery
- Jejunum Supplement
- Limb Salvage
- Lip Augmentation
- Lipectomy
- Liposuction
- Lower Body Lift
- Lumpectomy
- Mastopexy
- Microsurgery
- Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Muscle Flap
- Muscle Injection
- Neck Rhytidectomy
- Nerve Conduit
- Nerve Graft
- Nipple Reconstruction
- Nipple Reduction
- Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
- Ostectomy
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Post-Bariatric Surgery Body Contouring
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Scar Revision
- Serratus Anterior Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Simple Mastectomy
- Skin Graft
- Skin Graft Urethroplasty
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
- Suction Assisted Lipectomy, Lower Extremity
- Suction Assisted Lipectomy, Trunk
- Suction Assisted Lipectomy, Upper Extremity
- Tissue Expander Placement
- Tissue Expander Removal
- Tissue Expansion
- Transgender Care
- Upper Arm Lift
- Vaginal Laser Rejuvenation
- Vaginoplasty
- Vestibuloplasty
- Wound Skin Substitute
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center Washington, DC, 20007
202-444-8751Fax 202-444-7204
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-Open HMO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- IH-Open POS II
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- TRICARE East Prime
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- TRICARE for Life East
- IH-PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- HumanaChoice PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- CareFirst EPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Choice Fund PPO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- UHC Passport
- IH-POS
- Sentara Health
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst NASCO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- OA Plus
- Medicare FFS
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- POS OA
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Network OA
- United Healthcare Choice
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- HighMark
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Beech Street PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Choice POS
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Choice POS II
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Optimum Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA EPO
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Select
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Student Resources
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Employee Health Plan
- IH-Open HMO Option
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- IH-POS Plus
- Navigate
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- First Health PPO
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
Fellowship: University of Chicago Medical Center Radiology GME (2001)
Residency: University of Chicago Medical Center Radiology GME (2000)
Medical School: University of California-Los Angeles (1995)