Summary

Christopher E. Attinger, MD, is a board certified plastic surgeon, located at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital location. Dr. Attinger is the Director of the Center for Wound Healing and a Professor for our MedStar Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Department.His experience during his two tours of duty in the Vietnam War led Dr. Attinger to his career in medicine. The complexity and challenges of healing wounds while preserving function is the key to his continued focus within reconstructive surgery and wound care.As a wound care specialist and surgeon, he focuses on using limb-saving techniques and amputation to allow patients to take full advantage of their physical capabilities.He leads a team that specializes in preventing and treating lower extremity complications caused by trauma, vascular disease, and Diabetes.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 45 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • HAND & MICROSURGERY, Beasely Hand Fellowship, NYU, NY, NY USA
  • 28 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

MedStar Health Plastic Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Road NW BLES Building, 1st. FloorWashington, DC 20007

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Christopher Ernst Attinger, MDDr. Suzanne Kim Doud Galli, MD, PhD, FACSDr. Karl Anthony SchwarzDr. Michael Karl Boyajian
Plastic SurgeryPlastic SurgeryPlastic SurgeryPlastic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
4.3 
45 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Washington , DCFalls Church , VAWashington , DCWinston Salem , NC
Med School: Yale University School of Medicine Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Christopher Ernst Attinger

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Riverside Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Christopher Ernst Attinger has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Christopher Ernst Attinger has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Dermabrasion
  • Hair Restoration
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Limb Salvage
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Skin Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Christopher Ernst Attinger holds an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia. They are board certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at HAND & MICROSURGERY, Beasely Hand Fellowship, NYU, NY, NY USA in 1990, PLASTIC SURGERY, NYU Plastic Surgery Residency, NY, NY USA in 1989, VASCULAR SURGERY, Homan Vascular Fellowhip, Harvard University, BOSTON, MASS USA in 1987, and Brigham and Women's Hospital in 1987.

Residency

Completed their residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Brigham and Women`s Hospital, Boston, MA, Surgery, New York University - Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY, New York University - Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY, Plastic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand, PLASTIC SURGERY, NYU Plastic Surgery Residency, NY, NY USA in 1989, Brigham and Women's Hospital in 1986, Brigham and Women's Hospital in 1982, and GENERAL SURGERY, Brigham & Womens' Hospital, BOSTON, MASS USA in 1981.

Medical School

Graduated from Yale University School of Medicine in 1981.

NPI Number

Christopher Ernst Attinger's NPI number is 1710985825.

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Christopher Attinger's office is located at 3800 Reservoir Road NW BLES Building, 1st. Floor, Washington, DC, 20007.

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