
Salih Colakoglu, MD
Breast SurgeryPlastic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Turkish
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Salih Colakoglu
Professional Titles
Director of Oncologic Reconstruction
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Salih Colakoglu is a microvascular plastic and reconstructive surgeon with clinical interests in lymphedema surgery, breast reconstruction, trunk and extremity reconstruction, and general plastic surgery. A graduate of the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Colakoglu completed general surgery residency at New York Presbyterian Queens, plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at the University of Colorado, and a reconstructive microsurgery fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. This breadth of training ensures that Dr. Colakoglu can tailor personalized solutions to even the most complex reconstructive challenges. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Colakoglu is an accomplished researcher. He is a former Peter Jay Sharp Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School and has published several book chapters and over 50 primary articles examining technique and outcome in reconstructive surgery. Dr. Colakoglu’s goal is to develop, examine, and integrate the best thinking in the field to deliver superior outcomes for his patients
Centers and Institutes
- Breast & Gynecologic Malignancies Group
- Comprehensive Hernia Center
- Comprehensive Transplant Center
- Lymphedema Surgery
- Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Program
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Google Scholar - Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=KGNfE-gAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
PubMed - Publications
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=salih+colakoglu&sort=date&size=200
Selected Publications
Colakoglu S, Johnson A, Anderson J, Mathes DW, Chong TW. Changes to Venous Flow Coupler Signal During DIEP Flap Inset Can Be Predictive of Poor Clinical Outcomes in Autologous Breast Reconstruction. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2020 Mar 15
Colakoglu S, Khansa I, Curtis MS, Ogunleye A, Tobias AM, Lee BT. Impact of Complications on Patient Satisfaction in Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2011 Apr;127(4):1428-36
Colakoglu S, Tebockhorst S, Chong TW, Mathes DW. Patient Safety in Microvascular Plastic Surgery. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2019 Nov;35(9):631-639
Colakoglu S, Tebockhorst S, Freedman J, Douglass S, Siddikoglu D, Chong TW, Mathes DW. CT Angiography prior to DIEP flap Breast Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Plast Reconstr Surg. (In press)
Colakoglu S, Tebockhorst S, Mathes DW. Is Vascularized Composite Allograft Transplantation Experimental or an Accepted Surgical Procedure – Results from a National Survey. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2020 Jan 27
Memberships
- American Society of Plastic Surgery
- American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
- American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- Mountain West Society of Plastic Surgeons
Additional Training
- Peter Jay Sharp Research Fellow, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School (2011)
Locations
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-9466
- fax: 410-367-2022
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Microsurgery and Reconstructive Surgery, 2021
- Residency: University of Colorado Anschutz, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2020
- Residency: New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, General Surgery, 2017
- Residency: University of Arizona Health Sciences, General Surgery, 2015
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2013
- Medical Education: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, MD, 2008
Board Certifications
- Plastic Surgery: American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2022
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
44 ratings, 19 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
I only had 1 brief conversation. He seemed knowledgeable regarding my case. His professionalism was very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
Wonderful easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
There was nothing negative regarding this visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
My provider is very knowledgeable and understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Dr C is a knowledgeable and caring physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Was referred by a provider in California and the physican was very caring and did great job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Very courteous and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Very courteous and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
I,love the way the dr treat
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Excellent Provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Dr. C is a very skilled doctor. I am so glad he and his team took care of me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Very professional and caring individual willing to address my concerns.hAll
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Very satisfied with the provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
He was polite and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Kind, professional and skilled
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
They were great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
This man was recommended by our other surgeon. [staff] to assist in my cranial surgery. He did a exceptional job with the flap that they had to do. He went above all expectations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Excellent services