About me
Mimi Wu Young, MD, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Along with fellowship training in microsurgery, her specialties are implant- and flap-based breast reconstruction, super-microsurgery for lymphedema treatment, body contouring, as well as general reconstructive and aesthetic surgeries. She also offers an innovative approach to breast reconstruction using omental free flaps for patients who may otherwise not be candidates for autologous breast reconstruction.
Dr. Wu Young has a background in general surgery at Northwestern, plastic and reconstructive surgery training at the University of Chicago, and a microsurgery fellowship at Stanford. These experiences provided her with opportunities to work with many leading trailblazers in breast reconstruction and lymphedema surgery. Dr. Wu Young’s passion for comprehensive cancer care also led her to become an International Visiting Scholar at ASAN Medical Center in Seoul where she honed her super-microsurgical reconstruction skills to treat lymphedema alongside world-renowned experts.
Dr. Wu Young’s approach to care centers on partnering with patients to help them fully understand surgical goals, openly discuss reconstructive options, and empoweringly make informed decisions about their individualized plans. Through multidisciplinary collaborations and team-based protocols, she aims to deliver comprehensive and compassionate care to every patient. At the same time, Dr. Wu Young’s research interests in breast reconstruction and lymphedema furthers her commitment to advance evidence-based investigations that pioneer new methods to improve clinical outcomes.
In her free time, Dr. Wu Young enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, listening to live music, exploring the outdoors, and traveling the world.
Philosophy of Care
“It is common to feel vulnerable and overwhelmed when choosing to have surgery. That’s why I believe in taking the time to have meaningful and empathetic conversations with my patients. From answering every question to discussing all concerns, I want to nurture relationships that are respectful of each patient’s mental and physical comfort as well as aligned with their reconstructive and aesthetic goals. By working together, we develop personalized plans that are unique to every patient.”
“As a female plastic surgeon and mother, I have an inherent understanding of not only the physical changes in a woman’s body after various life events, but also the psychological impacts it may bear. Such shared experiences – combined with my passion for helping patients feel comfortable in their own bodies – motivates me every day.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Breast Reduction
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abdominoplasty
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Alexandrite Laser For Scars
- Alexandrite Laser Hair Removal
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Belkyra For Double Chin
- Belt Lipectomy
- Birthmark Removal
- Blue Light Therapy For Acne
- Body Contouring
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Breast Implant Removal With Lift
- Breast Implant Revision
- Breast Lift Surgery
- Breast Lift With Implants
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reduction
- Calcium Hydroxylapatite Fillers
- Canthopexy
- Cheek Implants
- Cheek Reduction
- Chemical Facial Peel
- Chemical Peels For Rosacea
- Chicken Pox Scar Treatment
- Chin Reduction
- Circumferential Abdominoplasty
- Cleft Lip And Palate Treatment
- Cleft Palate Repair
- Co2 Laser Resurfacing For Scars
- Collagen Stimulators
- Coolsculpting
- Dental Extractions
- Dermal Fillers
- Earlobe Reduction
- Eyebrow Lift
- Facelift
- Facial Bone Contouring
- Facial Chemical Exfoliation
- Facial Implants
- Facial Trauma Reconstruction
- Feldenkrais
- Flap Surgery
- Fractional Co2 Laser Skin Resurfacing
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Glycolic Peel
- Glycolic Peels For Acne
- Gynecomastia Surgery
- Hand Replantation
- Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
- Hydrafacial For Acne Scars
- Hypertrophic Scar Treatment
- Inverted Nipple Correction
- Juvederm Injections
- Keloid Removal
- Labia Majora Reduction
- Laser For Rosacea
- Laser Hair Removal
- Laser Treatment For Cherry Angiomas
- Limb Salvage
- Lip Augmentation
- Lipectomy
- Liposuction
- Lower Body Lift
- Malar Implants
- Male Breast Reduction
- Masseter Muscle Reduction
- Mastopexy
- Melasma Treatment
- Microblading
- Microdermabrasion
- Nasal Valve Repair
- Nipple Augmentation
- Nipple Reconstruction
- Nipple Reduction
- Nose Reshaping
- Ostectomy
- Otoplasty For Prominent Ears
- Parnaparin Reversal
- Pec Implants
- Pectoral Implants
- Percutaneous Laser Ablation Of Nerves
- Percutaneous Osteoplasty
- Percutaneous Sclerotherapy Of Varicose Veins
- Percutaneous Treatment Of Spider Veins
- Pfeiffer Syndrome Repair
- Phenol Peels
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy
- Post-Bariatric Surgery
- Ptosis Repair
- Pulsed Radiofrequency For Headaches
- Q-Switched Laser
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Restylane
- Salicylic Peels
- Scar Revision
- Serratus Anterior Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Shock Treatment
- Sinus Surgery
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Cancer Treatment
- Skin Graft Urethroplasty
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Skin Tag Removal
- Temporalis Muscle Reduction
- Thermage
- Thread Lift
- Turbinate Reduction With Radiofrequency
- Vaginal Laser Rejuvenation
- Vein Sclerotherapy
- Venous Ulcer Treatment
- Wound Care
- Wrinkle Treatment
- Zygoma Reduction
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
- United Student Resources
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CIGNA EPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CIGNA PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Network OA
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- OA Plus
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- Medicare FFS
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- IH-POS Plus
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Optimum Choice
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Navigate
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Choice POS II Open Access
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- POS OA
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- TRICARE East Select
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- IH-Open POS II
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- First Health PPO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst Administrators
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- IH-Indemnity
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst NASCO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-POS
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Choice POS
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna HMO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- UHC Passport
- TRICARE for Life East
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Sentara Health
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Police and Fire Clinic
- HealthyBlue PPO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Employee Health Plan
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- HighMark
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- IH-PPO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
Education
Fellowship: Stanford University Medical Center-Fellowships (2024)
Residency: University of Chicago Hospitals & Health System (2023)
Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (2018)
Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2014)