Aley El-Din Mohamed Tohamy, MBCHB MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: General Surgery
Languages: English
About me
Aley El-Din M. Tohamy, MD, is the Chair of Surgery and a board-certified surgeon at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center with extensive expertise in minimally invasive, robotic, bariatric, and general surgery. He specializes in advanced laparoscopic procedures, complex hernia repair, and robotic surgery, with expertise in bariatric surgery and its role in treating metabolic disease.
Dr. Tohamy treats patients for an array of conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, metabolic disease, and hiatal hernias. He performs specialized procedures such as bariatric surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction, as well as general surgeries for the gall bladder, colon, and small bowel. He utilizes robotic and minimally invasive procedures, resulting in faster recoveries and less pain for his patients.
As Chair of Surgery, Dr. Tohamy emphasizes his role in maintaining the integrity of the surgery department and holding high standards for patient care. He is committed to expanding the department and offering a broader spectrum of services that support the hospital and the community. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes, Dr. Tohamy leads with a commitment to innovation, research, and collaboration to optimize surgical processes. He is determined to explore and integrate emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and advanced robotics to enhance surgical precision, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Widely recognized for his contributions to patient care, teaching, and research, Dr. Tohamy has been named a Top Doctor by Mainline Magazine since 2017 and Philadelphia Magazine since 2018. He has also received awards for teaching and research, including Best Teaching Award (2017) and Best Scientific Paper at Minimally Invasive Surgery Week (2025).
Dr. Tohamy is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and the Philadelphia Academy of Surgery. He is also the President of the Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter of the American College of Surgeons.
Philosophy of Care
“I am extremely passionate about what I do and understand what my patients are going through, as I, too, was once a patient. My patients can expect to have positive, genuine interactions with me. I am very down-to-earth and dedicated to educating my patients and giving them honest advice based on their particular social or financial situation so they can make the best choice for themselves."
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Pain
- Gallstones
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Adhesions
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Anal Abscess
- Benign Neoplasm Of Colon, Rectum, Anus And Anal Canal
- Body Mass Index
- Bowel Obstruction
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Diseases Of Appendix
- Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
- Diverticular Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Femoral Hernia
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Incarcerated Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Intestinal Perforation
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Postoperative Adhesions
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Small Bowel Obstruction
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Ulcers
- Ventral Hernia
- Wound Dehiscence
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abdominal Wall Supplement
- Abdominoplasty
- Adrenal Surgery
- Appendicitis Treatment
- Appendix Resection
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Colectomy
- Colon Resection
- Colostomy
- Esophagectomy
- Excision Jejunum
- Excision Of Ileum
- Excision Of Small Intestine
- Excision Of Stomach
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Resection
- Gastrectomy
- Gastrorrhaphy, Suture Of Perforated Duodenal Or Gastric Ulcer
- Ileostomy
- Intestinal Resection
- Jejunostomy
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Cholangiography
- Laparoscopy
- Lesion Excision
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Meckel's Diverticulectomy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Partial Colectomy
- Pilonidal Cyst Treatment
- Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia
- Robotic Surgery
- Sigmoid Colectomy
- Sigmoid Colon Resection
- Small Bowel Resection
- Small Intestine Repair
- Wound Closure
Practice locations
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7501 Surratts Rd
Ste 303
Clinton, MD, 20735
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
- Choice POS
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- TRICARE East Select
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- TRICARE for Life East
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- IH-Open POS II
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- First Health PPO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Classic 5000
- IH-PPO
- POS OA
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-EPO Plus
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Optimum Choice
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CareFirst NASCO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Administrators
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- OA Plus
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Medicare FFS
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- HighMark
- Choice POS II
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- IH-HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-Open POS Plus
- TRICARE East Prime
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-Open HMO Option
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Choice Fund PPO
- Network OA
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Basic
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Navigate
- IH-Indemnity
- First Health PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- UHC Passport
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Beech Street PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- IH-POS Plus
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Core Essential (HMO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- IH-Open HMO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA PPO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Aetna HMO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Employee Health Plan
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Sentara Health
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- IH-POS
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2008)
Residency: Graduate Hospital (2007)
Internship: Graduate Hospital (2002)
Internship: University of Alexandria School of Medicine (1999)
Medical School: University of Alexandria Medical School (1998)