Plastic & Reconstructive Surg Private Practices in Maryland (71 Verified Groups) | Daniel Aragón
There are 71 physician-owned plastic & reconstructive surg practices in Maryland, vetted against the NPPES NPI Registry. Hospital-employed, government, and academic positions are excluded.
Independent practice. All of it.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surg Practice Directory: Maryland
Before you accept a hospital offer in Maryland, see how many physician-owned plastic & reconstructive surg groups already exist. The answer is 100, and it changes everything you can ask for in negotiation.
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NOT INCLUDED IN THIS DIRECTORY
Hospital-employed, government-operated, and academic positions are excluded. These are not independent private practices:
Hospital systems
Adventist HealthCare
Holy Cross Health
Mercy Medical Center Baltimore
Saint Agnes Hospital Baltimore
Capital Digestive Care
Federal facilities
VA per
89th Airlift Wing
Tribal health programs
Piscataway Conoy Tribe of Maryland and
Piscataway Indian Nation and Tayac Territory
Indian Health Service (IHS)
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All 71 physician-owned plastic & reconstructive surg practices in Maryland, by city
71practices listed
25cities in MD
0PE or corporate flagged
66with a website
71 practices listed
Daniel Laughlin, MD
Annapolis, MD
NPPES Verified
Plastic Surgeon
Daniel Laughlin, MD operates a physician-owned plastic & reconstructive surg practice in Annapolis, Maryland, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Practicing plastic & reconstructive surg in Annapolis, Maryland, Derek Masden offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
A solo plastic & reconstructive surg practitioner in Annapolis, Maryland, Dr Barry Cohen provides care under an independent practice model. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
A solo plastic & reconstructive surg practitioner in Annapolis, Maryland, Dr. Claire Duggal provides care under an independent practice model. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Robert T. Howard, MD, FACS provides plastic & reconstructive surg services from a privately held practice in Annapolis, Maryland. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Located in Annapolis, Maryland, Virginia Thomas Orlov offers plastic & reconstructive surg care as an independent practice. The practice also provides reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Belcher Pavilion, 2000 Medical Pkwy Ste 603, Annapolis, MD 21401
Benjamin D Schultz, MD was born at Sinai Hospital and raised in Baltimore county. He attended Vanderbilt University for his undergraduate education completing two majors in Spanish and an interdisciplinary major Medicine, Health & Society. He went on to attain his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, during which time he spent a dedicated year of research in the field of Plastic & Reconstructive surgery. Dr Ben Schultz then completed a 6-year Plastic Surgery residen
Offering plastic & reconstructive surg services in Baltimore, Maryland, Bernard W. Chang, M.D. operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Dr. Bradley C. Robertson is a distinguished board-certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience, specializing in facial plastic surgery. well-known for his exceptional training, leadership, and dedication to patient care, Dr. Robertson has built a reputation for delivering outstanding results that improves both appearance and confidence.
Charm City Plastic Surgery provides outpatient plastic & reconstructive surg care from its office in Baltimore, Maryland. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
A privately owned plastic & reconstructive surg practice, Lauren Nigro, M.D is located in Baltimore, Maryland. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Nadia Mostovych sees patients at a private plastic & reconstructive surg office in Baltimore, Maryland, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Offering plastic & reconstructive surg services in Baltimore, Maryland, Samuel Hahn, MD, FACS operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Sarah E. McMillan, MD operates a physician-owned plastic & reconstructive surg practice in Baltimore, Maryland, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
The Breast Reconstruction and Restoration Center at Mercy
Baltimore, MD
NPPES Verified
Plastic SurgeonSurgeon
The Breast Reconstruction and Restoration Center at Mercy offers women a full complement of breast reconstruction procedures as well as breast restoration techniques to improves and contour the breast.
The Hoffberger Breast Center at Mercy in Baltimore is a well-known, nationally accredited breast center. The Breast Center’s comprehensive care is designed for women dealing with breast disease and breast cancer.
The Weinberg Center for Women’s Health & Medicine at Mercy
Baltimore, MD
NPPES Verified
Obstetrician-GynecologistPlastic SurgeonSurgical Center
The Weinberg Center for Women’s Health & Medicine at Mercy is a Baltimore-based plastic & reconstructive surg practice serving patients across the Maryland region. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers women's health and obstetric care and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Valeriy Shubinets, MD provides plastic & reconstructive surg services from a privately held practice in Bel Air, Maryland. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Welcome,
I am glad that you found me. I am a plastic surgeon in Bethesda Maryland with 30 years of surgical experience. I have a beautiful office with a certified operative suite so there is no need to go to a hospital for treatments. We work hard to ensure that our patients are treated well and have access to the latest treatments whether they be surgical or not. I went to medical school in Chicago (Rush) and trained in plastic surgery at Columbia University Medical Center in New York. I also s
A privately owned plastic & reconstructive surg practice, Le Visage ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery LLC is located in Bethesda, Maryland. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers outpatient medical care, ear, nose, and throat care, and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Pamela Tan sees patients at a private plastic & reconstructive surg office in Bethesda, Maryland, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Offering plastic & reconstructive surg services in Bethesda, Maryland, Roger Oldham, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
10215 Fernwood Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
Gary Burton, MD
Bowie, MD
NPPES Verified
Plastic Surgeon
Gary Von Burton, MD, specializes in hematology/oncology at Ochsner Health in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Kerry Owens sees patients at a private plastic & reconstructive surg office in Catonsville, Maryland, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Offering plastic & reconstructive surg services in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Dr. Navin K. Singh, MD operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Kasandra R. Dassoulas, MD brings plastic & reconstructive surg expertise to patients in Chevy Chase, Maryland through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
5530 Wisconsin Ave Suite 1550, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Located in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Paul S. Thesiger, M.D. delivers plastic & reconstructive surg care through an independently managed medical practice. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Offering plastic & reconstructive surg services in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Sheilah A. Lynch, MD - Lynch Plastic Surgery operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
5530 Wisconsin Ave Suite 711, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Surgical CenterFamily Practice PhysicianPlastic Surgeon
Thesiger Plastic Surgery delivers plastic & reconstructive surg medical services in Chevy Chase, Maryland under private ownership. Services extend to family medicine and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
American Face Center provides plastic & reconstructive surg services to patients in the Columbia, Maryland area as an independent medical practice. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
A privately owned plastic & reconstructive surg practice, Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care is located in Columbia, Maryland. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Dr. Sheilah A. Lynch is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Easton, Maryland. As a leader in facial plastic surgery, Dr. Lynch specializes in a neck lifts, facelift-deep plane, MACS Lift, Ozempic face correction, eyelid lift, chin, and ear augmentation. She takes a special interest in body contouring procedures especially following significant weight loss. Offering her advanced techniques with surgical procedures to include: Lipo360, lower body lift with brazilian butt lift, circumferential bod
Laughlin Plastic Surgery delivers plastic & reconstructive surg medical services in Easton, Maryland under private ownership. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
We offer a wide range of plastic surgery services and procedures.
Hand Specialist - Soft Tissue, Tendon, and Bone Injury
Breast Reduction
Breast Reconstruction
Facial Bone Fractures
Skin Cancer and Mole Removal
Lumps and Bumps
General Reconstruction
56 Thomas Johnson Dr Suite 100, Frederick, MD 21702
Dr. Michael R. Warner sees patients at a private plastic & reconstructive surg office in Frederick, Maryland, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers skin health and dermatologic care and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Practicing plastic & reconstructive surg in Frederick, Maryland, Dr. Wyatt C. To offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Practicing plastic & reconstructive surg in Frederick, Maryland, Henry John C MD offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to eye care and vision health and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
201 Thomas Johnson Dr Suite 207, Frederick, MD 21702
Christopher K. Sinha, MD. Montgomery Otolaryngology, a Division of The Centers for Advanced ENT Care
Gaithersburg, MD
NPPES Verified
OtolaryngologistHead And Neck SurgeonPlastic Surgeon
Christopher K. Sinha sees patients at a private plastic & reconstructive surg office in Gaithersburg, Maryland, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Practicing plastic & reconstructive surg in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Dr. Gregory Morrow offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Michael H. Arenstein, MD. Montgomery Otolaryngology
Gaithersburg, MD
NPPES Verified
OtolaryngologistPlastic Surgeon
A solo plastic & reconstructive surg practitioner in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Michael H. Arenstein provides care under an independent practice model. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care, outpatient medical care, and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
A solo plastic & reconstructive surg practitioner in Glen Burnie, Maryland, Alan Weiss provides care under an independent practice model. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery and outpatient medical care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
A privately owned plastic & reconstructive surg practice, Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery is located in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Located in Greenbelt, Maryland, Ophthalmic Plastic & Orbital: Perman Kevin I MD delivers plastic & reconstructive surg care through an independently managed medical practice. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Based in Greenbelt, Maryland, Person Craig M MD runs an independently owned plastic & reconstructive surg practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Plastic Surgery of Greater Washington is a private plastic & reconstructive surg practice located in Greenbelt, Maryland. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
7525 Greenway Center Dr # 113, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Aryeh L. Herrera, MD; Allegheny Plastic Surgery; Herrera Health Services
Hagerstown, MD
NPPES Verified
Plastic Surgeon
Aryeh L. Herrera, MD; Allegheny Plastic Surgery; Herrera Health Services provides plastic & reconstructive surg services from a privately held practice in Hagerstown, Maryland. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
MacQuaid Eye Institute provides plastic & reconstructive surg services to patients in the Hunt Valley, Maryland area as an independent medical practice. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Patients seeking plastic & reconstructive surg care in Lanham, Maryland can visit Luminis Health Plastic Surgery Lanham, an independent practice. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Bio-Identical Pellet Hormone Therapy - Mark E. Richards MD
North Bethesda, MD
NPPES Verified
Plastic SurgeonWellness Center
Offering plastic & reconstructive surg services in North Bethesda, Maryland, Bio-Identical Pellet Hormone Therapy - Mark E. Richards MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to outpatient medical care and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
11300 Rockville Pike Suite 912, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Faulkner Brent C MD operates a physician-owned plastic & reconstructive surg practice in North Bethesda, Maryland, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
6000 Executive Blvd Ste. 204, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Kathy Huang, MD, FACS brings plastic & reconstructive surg expertise to patients in North Bethesda, Maryland through a physician-owned practice. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
In Nottingham, Maryland, Lifestyle Lift Baltimore offers plastic & reconstructive surg care as part of the region's private practice scene. The practice also provides reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.
Doctor Keloid brings plastic & reconstructive surg expertise to patients in Oxon Hill, Maryland through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Angel Purdy, M.D., P.A. delivers plastic & reconstructive surg medical services in Pikesville, Maryland under private ownership. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
Dr. Annette Pham is a double board-certified otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon currently practicing as a partner physician at Metro ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery, a division of The Centers for Advanced ENT Care (CAdENT), located in Rockville, MD. Dr. Pham's focus on serving as a physician leader is demonstrated in her role as managing partner in her division in CAdENT, the Mid-Atlantic's Largest physician-owned ENT practice. Her services cover a wide spectrum of ENT and facial pl
Barry J. Cohen M.D. maintains a private plastic & reconstructive surg practice in Rockville, Maryland, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery and hand and upper extremity surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Located in Rockville, Maryland, Dr. Dare Ajibade delivers plastic & reconstructive surg care through an independently managed medical practice. The practice also provides reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Marlon R Maragh sees patients at a private plastic & reconstructive surg office in Rockville, Maryland, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
14995 Shady Grove Rd Suite 150, Rockville, MD 20850
Lee A. Kleiman, MD, FACS operates a physician-owned plastic & reconstructive surg practice in Severna Park, Maryland, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care, skin health and dermatologic care, and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
479 Jumpers Hole Rd Suite 304, Severna Park, MD 21146
Based in Severna Park, Maryland, MacQuaid Eye Institute focuses on plastic & reconstructive surg as a community-based private practice. The practice also provides reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Dr. Christopher Sinha is Board Certified in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, and Board Certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He treats patients at The Centers for Advanced ENT Care - Montgomery Otolaryngology in Silver Spring & Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Sinha is a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and he has authored and co-authored several articles. He specializes in the treatment o
Serving Silver Spring and surrounding Maryland communities, Laser Enhancement & Skin Care is a private plastic & reconstructive surg medical practice. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Sono Bello Silver Spring delivers plastic & reconstructive surg medical services in Silver Spring, Maryland under private ownership. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
A community plastic & reconstructive surg practice in Timonium, Maryland, Advanced Center for Plastic Surgery provides care under private ownership. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery and medical skin treatment. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Advanced Plastic Surgery in Grand Rapids, MI, led by Dr. Ewa Komorowska Timek, MD, a Top Rated ABPS-certified plastic surgeon, specializes in a broad spectrum of cosmetic, reconstructive, and non-surgical procedures. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Timek is among the few microsurgeons in the nation, known for her expertise in microsurgery, fat grafting, breast reconstruction, and surgical innovation. She is also highly sought after for deep plane facelifts, delivering natural, lasting faci
Dr. Adam Basner's office offers various plastic surgery, skin care, and non-invasive treatment options, including Facelifts, Liposuction, Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Tummy Tucks, and Non-Surgical procedures. You can enjoy our comfortable, elegant office environment, which includes advanced treatment rooms equipped with the latest technology and surgical equipment. Voted Top Doctor in Baltimore Magazine and founding member of The Plastic Surgery Center of Maryland and Surgical Specialty Sui
A community plastic & reconstructive surg practice in Timonium, Maryland, Greater Chesapeake Hand Specialists provides care under private ownership. Additional capabilities include hand and upper extremity surgery and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Sultan Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Babar Sultan MD, FACS
Towson, MD
NPPES Verified
Plastic Surgeon
Sultan Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Babar Sultan MD, FACS provides plastic & reconstructive surg services from a privately held practice in Towson, Maryland. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
About this directory and the Maryland plastic & reconstructive surg market
PGY-Final-Year is the first time the path is not drawn for you.
Then PGY-Final arrives. Suddenly there is no syllabus, no advisor telling you which clause to push back on, no upperclassman who has done this before. There is only a contract and a clock.
Nobody is telling you what other plastic & reconstructive surg practices exist in Maryland, what the contract really says, or which lawyer to call. The senior people in your program signed without reading because they had no guide either. This directory is the first page of the map.
What other resources point to in Maryland
This page lists 100 plastic & reconstructive surg practices in Maryland that are physician-owned and independently operated. Every listing comes from the NPPES NPI Registry, cross-referenced with DataForSEO business data for addresses, phone numbers, and websites. I've filtered out hospital systems, corporate medical groups, PE-backed entities, and academic positions. The result is 100 practices across 25 cities where doctors, not administrators or investors, run the show.
The reason this matters is that job boards don't distinguish between an independent plastic & reconstructive surg practice and a corporate medical group. They list them side by side, identical formatting, identical apply buttons. But the compensation model, the call schedule, the equity path, and the long-term upside are completely different depending on who owns the practice. This page separates the two. You can work through the list, contact practices directly, and skip the recruiter entirely.
The Maryland plastic & reconstructive surg market in detail
Maryland's physician-owned plastic & reconstructive surg directory lists 71 practice locations across 25 cities. The largest group is MacQuaid Eye Institute (2 locations).
None of the plastic & reconstructive surg practices listed in Maryland carry a PE-Backed or Corporate-Acquired flag. All listings in this directory are physician-owned independent practices verified through NPPES.
Practices span 25 cities including Annapolis, Baltimore, Bel Air, and Bethesda.
The PGY-Final-Year Path
Once you have the map, here is what to do with it.
The Directory is step one. The course teaches you what the contract actually says. The lawyer makes sure you sign the right one.
1
See what is around you
You are already here. 71 physician-owned plastic & reconstructive surg groups in Maryland, vetted against NPPES.
2
Read your contract
The Real Contract walks you through every clause that matters: non-compete, productivity, tail coverage, partnership track.
3
Hire the right lawyer
A vetted directory of physician-contract attorneys in Maryland. The person on your side should be one who actually does this work.
“You are not behind. You were never given the next page.”
Daniel Aragón, MD, MBA
Frequently asked questions about plastic & reconstructive surg in Maryland
How many Plastic & Reconstructive Surg private practices are in Maryland?
There are 71 physician-owned plastic & reconstructive surg private practices in Maryland, verified against the NPPES NPI Registry. All are independently operated. Hospital-employed, government, corporate, and academic positions are excluded.
What does physician-owned mean?
A physician-owned practice is one where licensed physicians hold controlling ownership of the business entity. This is distinct from hospital employment, corporate medical groups, or private equity-backed practices where non-physician entities control the business.
What does the Corporate-Acquired or MSO-Affiliated flag mean?
The Corporate-Acquired flag means the practice was historically physician-owned but has since been acquired by a corporate entity such as Optum. The MSO-Affiliated flag means the practice uses a Management Services Organization for billing and administration while physicians retain practice-level ownership.
In-Office Surgical Suite Ownership in Maryland Plastic Surgery
Maryland's physician-owned plastic & reconstructive surg practices include Plastic Surgery Specialists of Maryland (Baltimore), Capital Plastic Surgery (Bethesda), Annapolis Plastic Surgery (Annapolis), and Frederick Plastic Surgery (Frederick).
What is an NPPES-verified practice?
NPPES is the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, a federal database maintained by CMS. Every practice in this directory has an active NPI record in NPPES, confirming it is a registered U.S. medical practice.
Do plastic surgeons in Maryland need a licensed ASC to perform cosmetic procedures in an in-office suite?
It depends on the procedures and state regulations. In Maryland, in-office surgical suites performing procedures under general anesthesia or deep sedation typically require state licensure as an office-based surgical facility. Procedures under local anesthesia only (with or without oral sedation) may have lighter oversight requirements. CMS certification is required only if the facility bills Medicare, cash-pay cosmetic practices may not need Medicare certification. Confirm Maryland-specific office-based surgery facility requirements with a healthcare attorney before opening a surgical suite.
How Physician-Owned Practices Compare
Physician-Owned
Hospital-Employed
Corporate / PE-Backed
Who controls the practice
Physicians
Health system
Non-physician entity
Non-compete scope
Narrower, negotiable
Broad
Very broad
Partnership / buy-in path
Common
Rare
Rare
Call schedule flexibility
Higher
Variable
Lower
Productivity bonus upside
High
Moderate
Moderate
Included in this directory
Yes
No
Flagged
Key Terms in Physician Contracts
Call Coverage
The obligation to provide after-hours or weekend coverage for patient emergencies. Contracts should specify call frequency (1 in 4, 1 in 6, etc.), whether call is compensated separately, and whether the physician takes call from home or in-house. Unrestricted call obligations are a common source of physician burnout.
Credentialing
The process by which hospitals and insurance companies verify a physician's education, training, board certification, licensure, and malpractice history before granting privileges or network participation. Credentialing typically takes 60 to 120 days and must be completed before a physician can bill patients under a new practice or facility.
PC (Professional Corporation)
A state-chartered corporation formed by licensed professionals. Physicians use PCs to own and operate their practices with liability separation. Many states require medical practices to be structured as PCs rather than standard LLCs or general partnerships.
PLLC (Professional Limited Liability Company)
A hybrid entity combining LLC flexibility with professional licensing requirements. PLLCs are common for physician-owned practices in states that permit them. They offer pass-through taxation and personal liability protection for non-malpractice claims.
MSO (Management Services Organization)
A non-physician entity that provides administrative infrastructure (billing, coding, EHR support, payer contracting) to physician-owned practices. MSO arrangements let physicians retain clinical and practice ownership while outsourcing back-office operations. Private equity commonly uses MSO structures to influence practice operations without technically owning the medical entity.
In-Office Surgical Suite
A procedure room or fully equipped operating room within a physician's office building used to perform surgeries under local or general anesthesia. Subject to state office-based surgery regulations and accreditation requirements (AAAHC, AAASF, or JCAHO). May not require CMS certification if exclusively serving cash-pay patients.
Cosmetic vs. Reconstructive Surgery
Cosmetic surgery is performed to improve appearance in a patient without a medical condition and is not covered by insurance, patients pay directly. Reconstructive surgery corrects defects caused by trauma, disease, or birth defect and is covered by insurance. The mix of cosmetic vs. reconstructive work in a practice determines its cash-pay revenue fraction.
This directory is maintained by Daniel Aragón, MD, MBA, a physician who just walked this path.
All listings are pulled from the NPPES NPI Registry (CMS.gov),
the federal database of all U.S. medical providers. Hospital-employed, corporate, and government-operated positions are excluded.
Last updated: .
Built by a physician who just walked this path. Daniel Aragón, MD, MBA.
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