4.8
41 Ratings with 28 written Reviews
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
- 45 years of experience
- 38 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- HAND & MICROSURGERY, Beasely Hand Fellowship, NYU, NY, NY USA
- 28 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Awards
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Office Location
MedStar Health Plastic Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Road NW BLES Building, 1st. FloorWashington, DC 20007 Tel: (202) 444-8752
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| Plastic Surgery | Plastic Surgery | Plastic Surgery | Plastic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 45 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Washington , DC | Falls Church , VA | VIENNA , VA | Los Angeles , CA |
| Med School: Yale University School of Medicine | Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher Ernst Attinger
Medical Specialties
Dr. Christopher Ernst Attinger has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Christopher Ernst Attinger has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
45 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
HAND & MICROSURGERY, Beasely Hand Fellowship, NYU, NY, NY USA1990
PLASTIC SURGERY, NYU Plastic Surgery Residency, NY, NY USA1989
VASCULAR SURGERY, Homan Vascular Fellowhip, Harvard University, BOSTON, MASS USA1987
Brigham and Women's Hospital1987
Residency
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 USA1989
Brigham and Women's Hospital1986
Brigham and Women's Hospital1982
GENERAL SURGERY, Brigham & Womens' Hospital, BOSTON, MASS USA1981
Medical School
Yale University School of MedicineGraduated in 1981
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- Dr. Christopher Attinger is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital.
- Where is Dr. Christopher Attinger's office located?
- Dr. Christopher Attinger's office is located at 3800 Reservoir Road NW BLES Building, 1st. Floor, Washington, DC, 20007.
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