Lauren M. Patrick, M.D., FACS CV

Employment

Owner, Co-Founder, Plastic Surgeon
Washington Women Plastic Surgery, Washington, DC
March 2024–Present Attending Physician, Division of Plastic Surgery
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC
July 2014–December 2025 Plastic Surgeon
West End Plastic Surgery, Washington, DC
November 2017–February 2024

Academic Appointment

Assistant Professor Clinical Plastic Surgery
MedStar Georgetown University Plastic Surgery Program, Washington, DC
July 2016–Present

Residency and Internship

Georgetown University Department of Plastic Surgery, Washington, DC
July 2008–June 2014

Education

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Doctor of Medicine, May 2008 University of Pennsylvania College of Arts and Sciences, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Biology
Chemistry Minor
Magna Cum Laude, May 2004

Licensure

• Virginia Medical License — Issued 8/15/2018
• District of Columbia Medical License — Issued 7/2/2013
• Delaware Medical License — Issued 12/2013
• Maryland Medical License — Issued 1/6/2014
• New Jersey Medical License — Issued 2/19/2014

Certifications

• American Board of Plastic Surgery — Certified 11/14/2015, Current

Memberships

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons — Member
• American College of Surgeons — Fellow
• Aesthetic Society — Member

Honors and Awards

• Washingtonian Top Doctors Award Recipient, 2018–2026 (consecutive years)
• Outstanding Resident in Reconstructive Microsurgery Award, 2014
• String of Pearls Georgetown Resident Teaching Award Finalist, 2010, 2012
• University of Pennsylvania Benjamin Franklin Scholar, 2000–2004
• 4-time U.S. National Figure Skating Competitor, 1995, 1997–1999
• 2-time U.S. National Figure Skating Medalist, 1997, 1999

Publications / Presentations

Peer Reviewed Articles

• Gary C, Chafin E, Hannan C, Patrick L. “Mastopexy with Abdominal Skin Excision and Liposuction.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. January 2022.
• Orra S, Malphrus E, Hannan C, Patrick L. “Anterolateral Thigh Flap for Reconstruction of an Oropharyngectomy Defect.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. September 7, 2021; 9(9):e3794.
• Tilt A, Malphrus E, Hannan C, Patrick L. “Paramedian Forehead Flap for Reconstruction of Nasal Defect.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. April 24, 2020; 8(4):e2713.
• Patrick L, Oh C, Bauman N, Bhupender Y, Guzetta P, Rubin I, Oh A. “Rapidly Involuting Congenital Hemangioma in the Setting of PHACE Association.” Pediatrics. June 2014; 133(6):e1777–80.
• Taylor E, Patrick L, Nahabedian M. “Serratus Branch as Recipient Vessel for Microvascular Tissue Transfer in Breast Reconstruction.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. October 2013.
• Brown BJ, Iorio ML, Hill L, Carlisle B, Attinger CE. “Below-Knee Amputation with a Vascularized Fibular Graft and Headless Compression Screw.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. February 2013; 131(2):323–327.
• Jacobson J, Gatti M, Schaffner A, Hill L, Spear S. “Effect of Incision Choice on Outcomes in Primary Breast Augmentation.” Aesthetic Surgery Journal. May 1, 2012; 32(4):456–462.
• Patel KM, Hill LM, Gatti ME, Nahabedian MY. “Management of Massive Mastectomy Skin Flap Necrosis in Autologous Breast Reconstruction.” Annals of Plastic Surgery. August 2012; 69(2):139–144.
• Ducic I, Hill L, Maher P, Al-Attar A. “Perioperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Peripheral Nerve Surgery.” Annals of Plastic Surgery. January 2011; 66(1):69–72.

Presentations

• Malphrus E, Hannan C, Maxwell J, Walters J, Brody F, Patrick L. “Anterolateral Thigh (ALT) Flap for Reconstruction of Oropharyngectomy Defect.” American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, San Francisco, CA, October 28, 2019.
• Patrick, L. “The Science of Motivation: The Problems with Managing Using Carrots and Sticks.” American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The Meeting, San Diego, CA, September 20, 2019.
• Ducic I, L Hill, A Al-Attar, P Maher. “Perioperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Peripheral Nerve Surgery.” American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Toronto, October 10.
• Kaye AE, Kaye AJ, Hill LM, Kim PK, Bartlett SP. “Strategies in Facial Fracture Management: Specialty-Specific Differences.” Presented at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Western Trauma Association, Crested Butte, CO, February 2009.
• Hill, L., Morris, J., Kaiser, L., Ross, H. “Influencing Student Career Choice through Preceptorship.” Presented at the Northeast Group on Educational Affairs, Philadelphia, PA, October 2006.