Dr. Kenneth Fan graduated from the Early Entrance Program at California State University Los Angeles at the age of 18. He then went on to complete medical school at the University of Miami, where he performed a year of dedicated clinical and basic science research at the University of California, Los Angeles. This was followed by 6 years training at Georgetown in plastic surgery, and an additional year of fellowship in microsurgery.
His clinical interest includes breast reconstruction, microsurgery, diabetic lower extremity salvage, and lymphedema. He has published over 80 peer-reviewed manuscripts and chapters, and over 90 regional, national, and international panels, presentations, and posters. He has won research awards at the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and American Society of Craniofacial Surgeons.
He is a peer-reviewer for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. His research interests are currently focused on reducing surgical morbidity and recovery, and improving delivery of healthcare within plastic surgery. His practice is based out of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.