Vance Young Sohn, MD MBA| Surgical Oncology | MedStar Health
About me
Vance Sohn, MD, MBA, FACS, FSSO, is an experienced surgical oncologist and Director of the MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He specializes in treating skin cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, and sarcomas using advanced robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgical techniques.
With a career spanning more than 20 years in the U.S. Army, Dr. Sohn has cared for patients in both world-class medical centers and remote combat zones. He also trained military surgeons in trauma and battlefield medicine, experiences that shaped his calm, focused approach to complex care and his deep commitment to serving others.
After his military service, Dr. Sohn served as Vice President of Medical Affairs at a biotechnology company focused on immuno-oncology research. This role gave him a unique perspective on the future of cancer care and strengthened his belief in the power of innovation and clinical trials to improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Sohn believes the best care starts with trust, compassion, and education. He partners closely with patients and their families, ensuring they fully understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and path forward. He is known for being honest, attentive, and fully committed to each patient from diagnosis through survivorship.
As Director of the Cancer Institute, Dr. Sohn is leading the efforts to expand multidisciplinary care, grow the team of specialists, and advance clinical research to offer patients the most comprehensive and cutting-edge treatment options.
Dr. Sohn earned his medical degree from Georgetown University, completed his general surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center, and completed a surgical oncology fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He also holds an Executive MBA from the University of Tennessee.
He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Fellow of the Society of Surgical Oncology, and an ACS Health Policy Scholar. Dr. Sohn is also a proud recipient of the Parker J. Palmer “Courage to Teach” Award for his leadership in medical education.
Philosophy of Care
“Each patient’s journey with cancer is deeply personal, and I strive to provide care that is not only medically excellent but also empathetic and individualized. No two cancers, and no two patients, are alike. I take time to understand each person’s values, goals, and concerns, and I work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored, evidence-based treatment plans. My role is not just to operate, but to guide, support, and advocate for my patients every step of the way.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Ascites
- Colon Cancer
- Disorders Of White Blood Cells
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Tumor Markers
- Accessory Sinuses Cancer
- Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
- Adenocarcinoma
- Adenocarcinoma Of Lung
- Adrenal Mass
- Amyloidosis
- Anal Cancer
- Anemia
- Anemia Due To Blood Disorders
- Anemia Due To Chronic Disease
- Anemia Of Chronic Disease
- Aplastic Anemia
- Aplastic Anemias And Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
- Appendiceal Cancer
- Appendix Cancer
- Ascites
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Bleeding Tendency
- Blood Cancers
- Blood Disorders
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Discontinuity
- Bone Marrow Cancer
- Bone Metastasis
- Bone Sarcoma
- Brain Stem Glioma
- Brain Tumor
- Breast Cancer In Young Women
- Breast Sarcoma
- Cancer Survivor Syndrome
- Capillary Diseases
- Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
- Clotting Disorders
- Colon Cancer
- Congenital Malformations Of Urinary System
- Craniopharyngioma
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cutaneous Lymphoma
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Disorders Involving The Immune Mechanism
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of White Blood Cells
- Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
- Donors Of Organs And Tissues
- Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
- Endocrine Disorders
- Enlarged Prostate
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagus Cancer
- Essential Thrombocythemia
- Essential Thrombocytosis
- Estrogen Receptor
- Ewing's Sarcoma Of The Bone
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
- Glioblastoma
- Head And Neck Cancer
- Hematologic Malignancies
- Hematuria
- Hemochromatosis
- Hemophilia
- Hemophilia A
- Hemophilia B
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hereditary Hemolytic Anemias
- History Of Childhood Cancer
- Hodgkin Disease
- Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Kidney Cancer
- Larynx Cancer
- Leukemia
- Leukocytosis
- Leukocytosis (HIGH WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT)
- Leukopenia
- Liver Cancer
- Liver Metastases
- Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS)
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Lymphoma Of The Central Nervous System
- Lymphoma Of The Spleen
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Urinary Incontinence
- Malignant Immunoproliferative Diseases And B
- Malignant Neoplasm
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Malignant Tumor Of The Pancreas
- Melanoma
- Melanoma In Situ
- Meningioma
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Mesothelioma
- Metastatic Brain Cancer
- Multiple Myeloma
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
- Nasopharynx Cancer
- Necrotizing Vasculopathies
- Neoplasms Of Lymphoid, Hematopoietic And Related Tissue
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neutropenia
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Oral Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Dysfunction
- Pancreas Cancer
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Penile Cancer
- Pericardium Diseases
- Pernicious Anemia
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms
- Polycythemia Vera
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Disorders
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Rectal Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Skull Base Tumor
- Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Spinal Cancer
- Spine Tumor
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Testicular Cancer
- Testicular Disorders
- Thalassemia
- Thoracic Spine Tumor
- Throat Cancer
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thrombocytosis
- Thrombophilia
- Thymoma
- Thymus Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Nodules
- Tonsil Cancer
- Transitional Cell Carcinoma
- Transplanted Organ And Tissue Status
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Ureteral Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Vaginal Cancer
- Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
- Venous Embolism
- Vitamin Deficiency Anemia
- Von Willebrand Disease
- Vulvar Cancer
- Wilms Tumor
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Paracentesis With Imaging
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Abdominal Wall Supplement
- Adjuvant Hormone Therapy
- Aerosol Inhalation Of Pentamidine
- Allogenic Bone Marrow Transplant
- Antiangiogenic Therapy
- Antibiotic Therapy
- Anticoagulation Therapy
- Antineoplastic Injection
- Aortic Lymph Node Excision
- Appendix Resection
- Aromatase Inhibitors
- Autotransfusion
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Bilateral Ureters Dilation
- Bladder Inspection
- Bladder Ultrasound
- Blood Cell Count
- Blood Clot Treatment
- Blood Clotting Disorder Diagnosis
- Blood Clotting Disorder Treatment
- Blood Component Transfusion
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion
- Bone Marrow Aspiration
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Biopsy And Aspiration
- Bone Sarcoma Treatment
- Brachytherapy
- Brca Gene Testing
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Cancer And Fertility
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Breast Cancer Treatment Planning
- Breast Density Evaluation
- Breast Infection Treatment
- Breast Lesion Excision With Radiological Marker
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Metastasis Treatment
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Cancer Risk Assessment
- Cancer Survivorship Care
- Cancer Treatment
- Cardiac Amyloidosis Treatment
- Cardiac Cardiomyopathy Treatment
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Cardiac Sampling And Pressure Measurement
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis Treatment
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Chemotherapy Port Placement
- Cholecystectomy
- Colectomy
- Colectomy With Removal Of Terminal Ileum
- Colorectal Anastomosis
- Colorectal Cancer Treatment
- Colostomy
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Ventilation
- Cyberknife
- Cystectomy
- Cystourethroscopy
- Descending Colectomy
- Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
- Distal Pancreatectomy Without Pancreaticojejunostomy
- Duodenum Resection
- Duplex Scan Of Abdominal Organs
- Duplex Scan Of Extremity Veins
- Echocardiography
- Endobronchial Ultrasound
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Ewing's Sarcoma Treatment
- Ewing's Sarcoma Treatment
- Excision Of Cecum
- Excision Of Duodenum
- Excision Of Ileum
- Excision Of Malignant Tumor Of Stomach
- Excision Of Pancreas
- Excision Of Pericardium
- Excision Of Small Intestine
- Excision Of Soft Tissue Tumor
- Excision Of Stomach
- Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
- Gallbladder Resection
- Gastrectomy
- Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment
- Genetic Counseling
- Genitourinary Cancer Treatment
- Germ Cell Tumor Treatment
- Granulocyte Transfusion
- Grief Counseling
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Referral
- Ileostomy
- Iliac Bone Marrow Extraction
- Immunohistochemistry Testing
- Immunotherapy
- Infection Management
- Inguinal Lymph Node Excision
- Internal Radiation Therapy
- Intestinal Resection
- Intrafraction Tracking Motion
- Intraoperative Radiation Therapy
- Introduction Of Antineoplastic
- Leukemia Treatment
- Leukopenia Treatment
- Liquid Biopsy
- Liver Biopsy
- Liver Resection
- Lobectomy
- Low-Dose Rate Brachytherapy
- Lumbar Puncture
- Lumpectomy
- Lung Biopsy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Surgery
- Lung Cancer Treatment
- Lung Mass Treatment
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymphoma Treatment
- Mastectomy
- Mesenteric Lymph Node Excision
- Metastatic Cancer Treatment
- Microwave Ablation
- Molecular Breast Cancer Subtyping
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Nonautologous Platelets Transfusion
- Nonautologous Red Blood Cell Transfusion
- Open Diagnostic Right Lobe Liver Excision
- Oral Chemotherapy Prescription
- Osteosarcoma Treatment
- Packed Red Blood Cell Transfusion
- Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
- Partial Colectomy
- Partial Thromboplastin Time
- Pathology Consultation
- Pelvis Lymph Node Excision
- Pharmacological Therapy
- Platelet Transfusion
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Prostate Brachytherapy
- Prostate Cancer Treatment
- Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Radiation Dosimetry Calculation
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Rectal Cancer Treatment
- Red Blood Cell Exchange
- Red Blood Cell Transfusion
- Removal Of Central Venous Access Device
- Renal Biopsy
- Rhabdomyosarcoma Treatment
- Risk-Reducing Mastectomy
- Sarcoma Treatment
- Seminoma Treatment
- Sigmoid Colon Resection
- Stem Cell Harvesting
- Stomach Cancer Surgery
- Stomach Cancer Treatment
- Stomach Resection
- Testicular Cancer Treatment
- Thoracoscopy
- Thrombocytapheresis
- Thyroid Cancer Treatment
- Tissue Biopsy
- Total Body Irradiation
- Total Skin Electron Therapy
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Transrectal Ultrasound
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Transverse Colectomy
- Tumor Biopsy
- Tumor Immunohistochemistry
- Tumor Marker Testing
- Tumor Resection
- Ultrasound
- Venous Access Device Irrigation
- White Blood Cell Transfusion
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
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- IH-POS
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CIGNA EPO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- HighMark
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- TRICARE for Life East
- TRICARE East Prime
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Employee Health Plan
- Optimum Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- First Health PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- IH-POS Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Choice Fund PPO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- POS OA
- IH-EPO Plus
- CIGNA PPO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- First Health PPO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Navigate
- Network OA
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- OA Plus
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Choice POS
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- IH-Indemnity
- IH-Open POS II
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Administrators
- United Healthcare Choice
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Sentara Health
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Choice POS II
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CareFirst EPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna HMO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- IH-Open HMO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Student Resources
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- TRICARE East Select
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- IH-Network Only Plus
- BlueChoice Open Access
- UHC Passport
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Beech Street PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Fellowship: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2013)
Residency: Madigan Army Medical Center GME (2010)
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (2004)