Catherine Mary Hannan, MD, FACS CV

EDUCATION

• Undergraduate: Yale University, New Haven, CT, 1997–2001, B.S. Molecular & Cellular Biology.
• Medical Education: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, 08/2001–05/2005, M.D.
• Internship: Georgetown University Hospital, Plastic Surgery, Washington, DC, 06/2005–06/2006.
• Residency: Georgetown University Hospital, Plastic Surgery, Washington, DC, 06/2005–06/2011.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Partner Plastic Surgeon, Owner at Washington Women Plastic Surgery, Washington, DC, March 2024–Present.
• Owner: Catherine M Hannan MD, PLLC at West End Plastic Surgery: Independent contractor for aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery services, Washington, DC, November 2017–Present.
• Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC, May 2013–January 2026.
• Attending Physician, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC, December 2011–May 2013.
• Wound Care Physician, Vohra Wound Physicians, Several Long-term Care Facilities, August 2011–March 2012.
• Medical Editor, Healthline.com, November 2016–Present.

LICENSURE

• District of Columbia: Expires 12/31/27.
• Maryland: Expires 9/30/26.
• Pennsylvania: Expires 12/31/26.
• Virginia: Expires 5/31/28.
• DEA: Expires 10/31/2028.

CERTIFICATION

• American Board of Plastic Surgery, Diplomate, December 2012–2032.
• American College of Surgeons, Fellow, 2019.

HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES

• George Washington Hospital, Washington, DC: Active Operative/Admitting Privileges, November 2017–Present.
• INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA: Active Operative/Admitting Privileges, March 2021–Present.

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT

• Assistant Professor, Clinical Plastic Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine, December 2015–Present.

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

Publications

Original Papers in Referenced Journals

1. Chen A, Albertini JG, Bordeaux JS, Chen MW, Cook JL, Davidson C, Donnelly KC, Galaria II, Hannan CM, Kantor J, Kapp DL, Lawrence N, Lober CW, Loeding LD, Miller A, Ness DT, Neves RI, Revenaugh PC, Setabutr P, Tholpady SS, Tollefson TT, Van Beek MJ, Weiss PR, Alam M. Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Reconstruction after Skin Cancer Resection. Dermatol Surg. 2021 Jul 1;47(7):891-907. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003115. PMID: 34228675.
2. Chen A, Albertini J, Bordeaux, Chen M, Cook L, Davidson C, Donnelly KC, Galaria I, Hannan C, Kantor J, Kapp D, Lawrence N, Lober C, Loeding L, Miller A, Ness D, Neves R, Revenaugh P, Setabutr P, Tholpady S, Tollefson T, MD, Van Beek M, Weiss P, Alam E. Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection. Moh’s Reconstruction Work Group Summary. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 May 1;147(5):812e-829e.
3. Chen A, Albertini J, Bordeaux, Chen M, Cook L, Davidson C, Donnelly KC, Galaria I, Hannan C, Kantor J, Kapp D, Lawrence N, Lober C, Loeding L, Miller A, Ness D, Neves R, Revenaugh P, Setabutr P, Tholpady S, Tollefson T, MD, Van Beek M, Weiss P, Alam E. Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection. Moh’s Reconstruction Work Group Summary. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 April 26; S0190-9622(21)00505-3.
4. Iorio M, Rebowe RE, Hannan C. Morbidity after surgical treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa: reconstruction of severe genital lymphedema. Am Surg. 2013 Sep;79(9):e303-4.
5. Spear SL, Rottman S, Hannan C, Seiboth L. Breast Reconstruction Utilizing a Staged Nipple Sparing Mastectomy Following Mastopexy or Reduction. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 2012 Mar;129(3):572-81.
6. Spear SL, Willey SC, Feldman ED, Cocilovo C, Sidawy M, Al-Attar A, Hannan C, Seiboth L, Nahabedian MY. Nipple-sparing mastectomy for prophylactic and therapeutic indications. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 2011;128(5):1005-14.
7. Patel KM, Hannan CM, Gatti ME, Nahabedian MY. A head-to-head comparison of quality of life and aesthetic outcomes following immediate, staged-immediate, and delayed oncoplastic reduction mammaplasty. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 2011;127(6):2167-75.
8. Spear SL, Hannan C, Willey S, Cocilovo C. Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 2009 Jun;123(6):1665-73.
9. Davison SP, Timpone J, Hannan C. Surgical Algorithm for Management of HIV Lipodystrophy. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 2007 Dec;120(7):1843-58.
10. Spear SL, Ducic I, Cuoco F, Hannan C. The effect of smoking on flap and donor-site complications in pedicled TRAM breast reconstruction. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 2005 Dec;116(7):1873-80.
11. Ducic I, Spear SL, Cuoco F, Hannan C. Safety and risk factors for breast reconstruction with pedicled transverse rectus abdominus musculocutaneous flaps: a 10-year analysis. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2005 Dec;55(6):559-64.

Epublications

1. Orra S, Malphrus E, Hannan C, Patrick L. Anterolateral Thigh Flap for Reconstruction of an Oropharyngectomy Defect. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2021 Sep 7;9(9):e3794. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003794. PMID: 34513539; PMCID: PMC8423391.
2. Tilt A, Malphrus E, Hannan C, Patrick L. Paramedian Forehead Flap for Reconstruction of Nasal Tip Defect. Plast Reconstr Surg Global Open. 2020 April 24;8(4):e2713.

Book Chapters

1. Hannan C, Spear SL. “Nipple Sparing Mastectomy.” Surgery of the Breast, Principles & Art. 3rd ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010.
2. Hannan C, Attinger CE. “Special considerations in the management of osteomyelitis in the diabetic, dysvascular, and radiated patient.” Seminars in Plastic Surgery. 2009 May;23(2):132-40.
3. Spear SL, Hannan C. “Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy.” Oncoplastic Surgery of the Breast. Ed. Maurice Nahabedian. Philadelphia: Elsevier, 2009. 149-173.

TEACHING, MENTORING, AND ADVISING

• Assistant Professor of Clinical Plastic Surgery, Georgetown University, August 2015–Present.

Teaching Recognition/Awards

• Administrative Chief Resident Award, Georgetown Hospital, June 2011.
• String of Pearls Resident Teaching Award Nominee, Washington, DC, 2006.

SERVICE

Department/Hospital Service

• Length of Stay Committee, Voting Member, VA Medical Center, April 2018–Present. Responsible for tracking length of stay for surgery patients.
• Wound Care Committee Chair, VA Medical Center, December 2011–January 2026. Led quarterly reviews of wound incidence and prevalence, while also evaluating and selecting new wound care products and devices for the facility.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP

• American Society of Plastic Surgery, 2012–Present.
• American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, January 2023–Present.
• International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, October 2023–Present.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY SERVICE

• Clinical Practice Guideline Workgroup: Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection, ASPS, 2017–2020.
• Legislative Advocacy Committee, ASPS, 2020–2023.
• Wellness Committee, ASPS, 2020–2021.
• Women’s Surgeon Committee, The Aesthetic Society, 2026–2027.
• Advocacy Relations Committee, The Aesthetic Society, 2026–2027.
• Breast Surgery Committee, ASPS, 2026–2027.
• Membership Committee, ASPS, 2026–2027.