Overview
Laura Tom is a Plastic Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tom is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Vascular Birthmark, Keloids, and Breast Enlargement In Males.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
106 Irving St NW Ste 3400, Washington, DC 20010
3303 S Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Dr. Kofi Derek Owusu Boahene is a professor of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and dermatology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is the Director of the Division of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery and the director for the facial plastics fellowship training program. His practice encompasses the entire spectrum of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery including cosmetic and reconstructive aspects. Dr. Boahene is a leading expert in facial paralysis surgery and facial nerve injuries and has pioneered innovative treatment protocols and surgical techniques in facial reanimation. He is the director of the Johns Hopkins Facial Nerve center dedicated to restoring facial balance, symmetry and animation to those who have suffered from facial paralysis and facial nerve disorders. As an expert microsurgeon, Dr. Boahene routinely performs some of the most complex facial reconstruction procedures on the face including rebuilding of an entire nose, lip, jaw and facial defects resulting from cancer treatment, traumatic injuries or as a result of birth defects. He uses cutting edge 3-D technology, image-guided technology and tissue transplanted from other parts of the body to restore or replace missing tissues. He is a key member of the Johns Hopkins facial transplant program. His cosmetic experience is broad and draws from patients across the globe. He routinely performs rhinoplasties, eyelid surgery, face lifts and other facial enhancing procedures. As a skull base surgeon, Dr. Boahene has pioneered minimally invasive techniques for removal of skull base and brain tumors, repairing CSF leaks and has authored a major textbook on this subject. Dr. Boahene received his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Arkansas. He graduated summa cum laude from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, completed a five-year surgical residency training program in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and received fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Minnesota. As the recipient of the prestigious Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship Award, Dr. Boahene was awarded additional craniofacial surgery training in Adelaide, Australia. He also received the Jack R. Anderson Prize for Scholastic Excellence for attaining the highest score nationally on the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery certification exam. Dr. Boahene serves as on the Board of Governors or the American Academy Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. In 1993, Dr. Kofi Boahene received the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical. Dr. Boahene is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Septoplasty, and Gastrostomy.
Mark Ball is a Plastic Surgeon and a Urologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Ball is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Renal Oncocytoma, Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Laura Tom
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laura Tom?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Laura Tom by calling their office at 202-877-3300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Laura Tom a top-rated expert for Necrotizing Fasciitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laura Tom is classified as an Advanced expert for Necrotizing Fasciitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Laura Tom specialize in?
While Dr. Laura Tom is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Necrotizing Fasciitis, Vascular Birthmark, and Keloids. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.
Does Dr. Laura Tom participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Laura Tom has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Necrotizing Fasciitis. You can view a list of Dr. Laura Tom's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Laura Tom accept my insurance?
Dr. Laura Tom accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-877-3300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Necrotizing FasciitisDr. Tom isAdvanced. Learn about Necrotizing Fasciitis.
- Experienced
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Tom isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- KeloidsDr. Tom isExperienced. Learn about Keloids.
- Legius SyndromeDr. Tom isExperienced. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Tom isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- RASopathiesDr. Tom isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- Vascular BirthmarkDr. Tom isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Birthmark.
