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Office
21135 Whitfield Pl
Ste 103
Sterling, VA 20165Phone+1 703-752-6608Fax+1 703-752-6609
Education & Training
- MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1998 - 2004
- Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1998
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 2023 - 2025
- VA State Medical License 1998 - 2024
- DC State Medical License 1999 - 2013
- American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 29 citationsOutcome of skin graft versus flap surgery in the salvage of the exposed achilles tendon in diabetics versus nondiabetics.Christopher E. Attinger, Ivica Ducic, Christopher L. Hess, Andreas Basil, Mark R. Abbruzzesse
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2006-06-01 - 91 citationsA review of the biomechanical and functional changes in the shoulder following transfer of the latissimus dorsi muscles.Scott L. Spear, Christopher L. Hess
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2005-06-01 - 22 citationsMycobacterium marinum Infections of the Upper ExtremityChristopher L. Hess, Bruce S. Wolock, Michael S. Murphy
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2005-03-01
Press Mentions
- Have Breast Implants—Should You Be Worried About Cancer?June 30th, 2019
- Virginia Plastic Surgeon Urges Women Considering Breast Implant Removal to Learn About Complete Capsulectomy & Prioritize Surgeon ExperienceMay 14th, 2019
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