About me
Parag Bhanot, MD, FACS, holds a dual academic appointment as Professor of Surgery and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Bhanot received his medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine (2000) and completed his internship and residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center (2005). He then completed a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital (2006). He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Currently, he serves as the Executive Director of the MedStar Georgetown Center for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Hernia Surgery. The Center uses a multi-disciplinary team approach to address the most complicated abdominal wall issues. It is recognized for its excellence in patient care, education, and research. Dr. Bhanot is also the Chair of the Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Conference (awrconference.com) held annually in Washington, D.C.
His research interests include clinical outcomes research in general surgery, with a focus in hernia surgery. He has published a number of manuscripts and book chapters on these topics, including co-editing his own textbook. Dr. Bhanot also serves as a journal reviewer for general and plastic surgery. He currently serves on a number of hospital committees.
Dr. Bhanot is recognized as a national expert on abdominal wall reconstruction and has participated as faculty in over 100 national presentations, lectures, and instructional courses.
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Hernia
- Depression
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Enterocele Repair
- Esophageal Hernia
- Gallstones
- Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Venous Access Device Removal
- Ventral Hernia
- Ventral Hernia Repair With Mesh
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Adhesions
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Cancer
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Wall Abscess
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abscess Of The Intestine
- Accessory Sinuses Cancer
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Anal Abscess
- Anal Fissures
- Anal Venous Thrombosis
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Artificial Openings Complications
- Benign Neoplasm Of Digestive System
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Biliary Tract Obstruction
- Bladder Carcinoma
- Bladder Disorders
- Bladder Diverticulum
- Body Region Injury
- Bowel Obstruction
- Choledocholithiasis
- Chronic Appendicitis
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Complications Of Surgical And Medical Care
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Depression
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Digestive System Complications
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Spleen
- Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Endometriosis
- Esophageal Hernia
- Femoral Hernia
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallstones
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Incisional Hernia
- Intestinal Perforation
- Intestinal Stenosis
- Liver Cancer
- Lower Back Injury
- Malabsorption
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Lymph Nodes
- Mesenteric Artery Disease
- Mesenteric Ischemia
- Muscle Disorders
- Myocarditis
- Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
- Pancreatic Pseudocyst
- Pancreatitis
- Papillary Carcinoma Of Breast
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Perianal Fistula
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Peritoneum Disorders
- Pilar Cysts
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Postoperative Adhesions
- Postoperative Complications
- Postprocedural States
- Rectal Cancer
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Complications
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spleen Disorders
- Spleen Injury
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Superficial Abdomen Injury
- Tendinous Disorders
- Uncertain Behavior Of Prostate Lesions
- Urinary Tract Device Complications
- Vaginal Wall Prolapse
- Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
- Vein Disorders
- Venous Embolism
- Ventral Hernia
- Visceral Artery Aneurysm
Procedures I perform
- Abdomen Reconstruction
- Abdomen Skin Excision
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abdominal Wall Stoma Repair
- Abdominal Wall Supplement
- Abdominal Wall Tumor Resection
- Appendix Resection
- Colectomy With Removal Of Terminal Ileum
- Colostomy Revision
- Debridement Of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection
- Enterectomy
- Enterocele Repair
- Excision Of Ileum
- Excision Of Small Intestine
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Gastrorrhaphy, Suture Of Perforated Duodenal Or Gastric Ulcer
- Hemothorax Evacuation
- Hernia Repair
- Incision And Drainage Of Infected Wound
- Incision And Removal Of Foreign Body
- Jejunum Supplement
- Jejunum To Ileum Bypass
- Jejunum Transplant
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Left Abdomen Muscle Excision
- Lesion Excision
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Muscle Flap
- Neck Rhytidectomy
- Omentum Release
- Partial Colectomy
- Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- Perineum Skin Replacement
- Peritoneal Cavity Synthetic Substitute Removal
- Peritoneal Release
- Release Abdomen Muscle, Open
- Removal Of Prosthetic Material
- Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia
- Repair Of Inguinal Hernia
- Repair Of Intermediate Wound
- Revision Synthetic Substitute
- Sigmoid Colectomy
- Sigmoid Colon Resection
- Small Intestine Cancer Surgery
- Small Intestine Repair
- Stomach Drainage
- Subclavian Artery Extirpation
- Thorax Muscle Transfer
- Transverse Colectomy
- Venous Access Device Removal
- Ventral Hernia Repair With Mesh
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 4th Fl Washington, DC, 20007
202-295-0560Fax 877-376-2418
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 Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Sentara Health
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- IH-Open HMO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- HighMark
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Network OA
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- UHC Passport
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Optimum Choice
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- POS OA
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Beech Street PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- IH-Open POS II
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Employee Health Plan
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CIGNA EPO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- IH-Indemnity
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- IH-PPO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- IH-POS
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Basic
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Medicare FFS
- Blue Choice Advantage
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Choice POS II
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Choice Fund PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- TRICARE East Select
- TRICARE for Life East
- OA Plus
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- IH-Network Only Plus
- IH-Open HMO Option
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Navigate
- United Student Resources
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CareFirst EPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Choice POS
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Administrators
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- IH-EPO Plus
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna HMO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- IH-POS Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
Education
Fellowship: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (2006)
Residency: University of Cincinnati Medical Center (2005)
Medical School: George Washington University (2000)
Awards
- Washingtonian TOP DOCTORS 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 Northern Virginia TOP DOCS 2020, 2021
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
"First Robotic Hernia Repair Performed at MedStar Georgetown