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Wendy Chen is an assistant professor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Her clinical expertise includes hand and wrist surgery and breast reconstruction, including post-mastectomy, as well as gender affirming top surgeries. Dr. Chen received her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Society. She then completed an integrated plastic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. During residency, she spent an additional year in the basic science laboratory investigating whole-eye microsurgical allotransplantation, and she also pursued elective training in gender affirming surgery at Mount Sinai and Oregon Health and Science University. At the University of California at Los Angeles, Dr. Chen completed a hand and microsurgery fellowship. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Chen worked at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas, known to be the busiest trauma center in the country. In 2022, she was recognized as a Texas Super Doctors Rising Stars, a 40 Under 40 Houston Business Journal honoree, an Association of Women Surgeons 40 Under 40 honoree, a UT Health Houston McGovern Medical School 2022 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award/Champion of Clinical Learning Environment, and she won the inaugural John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Distinguished Faculty Award in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Dr. Chen is passionate about medical education and activism for diversity in surgery, for which she is a frequent national speaker and serves on multiple national committees. She has numerous publications and international presentations, and has won many awards for her work in clinical, basic science and education research. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-chen-56287511 Videos Wendy Chen M.D.Gender Affirming Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Understanding the Breast Reconstructive Ladder.
Dr. Chen is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Polydactyly, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Syndactyly, and Proximal Symphalangism.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 210, Suite 210, Washington, DC 20016
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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. Wendy Chen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wendy Chen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Wendy Chen by calling their office at 443-997-9466. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Wendy Chen a top-rated expert for Polydactyly?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wendy Chen is classified as an Advanced expert for Polydactyly, 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. Wendy Chen specialize in?
While Dr. Wendy Chen is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Polydactyly, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, and Syndactyly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.
Does Dr. Wendy Chen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Wendy Chen has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Polydactyly. You can view a list of Dr. Wendy Chen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Wendy Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Wendy Chen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-997-9466 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly
- PolydactylyDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Polydactyly.
- Proximal SymphalangismDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Proximal Symphalangism.
- SyndactylyDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Syndactyly.
- Syndactyly Type 1Dr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Syndactyly Type 1.
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- Acromicric DysplasiaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Acromicric Dysplasia.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1Dr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1.
- Symphalangism DistalDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Symphalangism Distal.
- Syndactyly Type 3Dr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Syndactyly Type 3.