Wendy Chen, MD, MS
Gender SurgeryBreast SurgeryGender Affirming CarePlastic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Chinese - Mandarin
- English
In-Network Plans
View All Accepted Plans (8)Gender
FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Wendy Chen
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Wendy Chen is an assistant professor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Her clinical expertise includes hand and wrist surgery and breast reconstruction.
Dr. Chen received her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Society. She then completed an integrated plastic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. During residency, she spent an additional year in the basic science laboratory investigating whole-eye microsurgical allotransplantation, and she also pursued elective training in gender affirming surgery at Mount Sinai and Oregon Health and Science University. At the University of California at Los Angeles, Dr. Chen completed a hand and microsurgery fellowship.
Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Chen worked at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas, known to be the busiest trauma center in the country. In 2022, she was recognized as a Texas Super Doctors Rising Stars, a 40 Under 40 Houston Business Journal honoree, an Association of Women Surgeons 40 Under 40 honoree, a UT Health Houston McGovern Medical School 2022 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award/Champion of Clinical Learning Environment, and she won the inaugural John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Distinguished Faculty Award in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Dr. Chen is passionate about medical education and activism for diversity, justice, safety, and equity in surgical training, normalizing surgeon families, for which she is a frequent national speaker and serves on multiple national committees. She has numerous publications and international presentations, and has won many awards for her work in clinical, basic science and education research.
Research Interests
Healthcare Disparities, Health Equity, Readability and Language Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Women in Surgery, Hand Surgery, Gender Affirming Care, Advocacy
PubMed - Publications
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Chen+W&cauthor_id=36402526
Selected Publications
- Women in Hand Surgery: Leadership and Legacy. Chen W, Topaz A., Hand Clin. 2023 Feb;39(1):53-64. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2022.08.024. PMID: 36402526
- A Report on the Representation of Women in Academic Plastic Surgery Leadership. Chen W, Baron M, Bourne DA, Kim JS, Washington KM, De La Cruz C., Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Mar;145(3):844-852. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000006562. PMID: 32097336
- Quantifying the Pipeline of Ethnically Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians in Academic Plastic Surgery Leadership. Hall JA, Chen W, Bhayana K, Lee P, Moroni EA, Butler PD, Delacruz C., Ann Plast Surg. 2021 Oct 1;87(4):e51-e61. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000002923. PMID: 34559716
- Gender Diversity in Hand Surgery Leadership. Brisbin AK, Chen W, Goldschmidt E, Smith BT, Bourne DA. Hand (N Y). 2023 Oct;18(7):1200-1207. doi: 10.1177/15589447211038679. Epub 2022 Mar 10. PMID: 35272512
- A Report of Gender Bias and Sexual Harassment in Current Plastic Surgery Training: A National Survey. Chen W, Schilling BK, Bourne DA, Myers S, De La Cruz C., Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Jun 1;147(6):1454-1468. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000007994. PMID: 34019520
Honors
- Castle Connelly Top Doctor 2024, 2025
- Bethesda Top Doctor, 2025
- Washingtonian Top Doctor, 2025
- Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor, 2025
Memberships
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Active Member
- American Council for Academic Plastic Surgeons (ACAPS/ACEPS), Associate Member
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Member
- American Association for Hand Surgery, Candidate Member
- American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Candidate Member
- Plastic Surgery Research Council (PSRC), Member
Locations
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 210, Washington, DC 20016
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-9466
- fax: 202-895-1440
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: UCLA Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery/Hand Surgery, 2021
- Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2020
- Medical Education: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, MD, 2013
- Graduate School: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Physiology and Biophysics, MS, 2008
Board Certifications
- Surgery of the Hand: American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2023
- Plastic Surgery: American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2022
Insurance
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
57 ratings, 32 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 3/16/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Dr. Chen is amazing and easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
This is my first time visiting Dr. Chen and I like her very much. She is pleasant and full with knowledge. I have confidence on her. She explained my situation and let me know the possible outcome, if I decided to go forward. I appreciate that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Doctor clearly enjoys her work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Dr. Chen is very thorough and listened to what I want and need for my top surgery. I feel confident that when I have my surgery, I will get the results I need and want.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Dr. Chen was absolutely wonderful. From our first consultation, she made me feel completely at ease about my surgery by taking the time to explain everything clearly and answering all my questions with patience and care. Her calm and reassuring manner gave me great confidence going into the procedure. I am extremely happy with the results and truly grateful for her skill and professionalism. I highly recommend Dr. Chen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
We love Dr. Chen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
I have already recommended her to others
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Dr. Chen is great! Surgery went well and she has good bedside manners
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Wendy Chen appears accomplished and confident. I watched her 40 minute video on breast reconstruction.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
A relatively young and energetic provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Dr Chen is very friendly, relatable and knowledgeable. She explains things with care and is always mindful of any questions or concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Wendy Chen was friendly but professional. She respected me as a patient and answered all questions.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
I felt discouraged and confused about the prognosis of my medical issues after my encounter with this physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Dr. Wendy Chen is an exceptional medical professional. She is not only skilled in her field but also possesses a warm and engaging personality. Dr. Chen demonstrates a genuine commitment to patient care, treating them with respect and providing thorough documentation of their visits.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Doctor CHEN was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Dr.Chen was very helpful and professional, she gave reassurance where needed and was very informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Objective, precise, professional, listened
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Excellent doctor. Listened to my concerns without judgement. Explained everything very clearly. Went over the good the bad and the ugly which was very appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr. Chen was awesome! She was able to explain things in simple terms without any medical jargons. Highly recommended.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Excellent, patient and very personable. Answered all my questions, very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Very kind professional and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Amazing bedside manner!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Dr. Wendy Chen was very knowledgeable and pleasant. She had a way of keeping my mind at ease as she explained everything to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Excellent! Very easy to relate to, friendly, knowledgeable, kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
From staffs to doctor Chen, everyone is friendly and respectful. My recent visit is the best experience I've ever had at the hospital. I felt left out by other doctors at other consultations but feel so grateful to meet dr Chen. Dr Chen listens to my story, understands all difficulties and insecurities that I have been gone through. I feel like I finally found a doctor who actually cares about me. I am so grateful to have a chance to meet dr Chen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Dr. Chen is the best! She did exactly what I wanted with my surgery. She also explained everything so well preop
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Before the operation I was very nervous but the nurses asked me questions and kept me calm and I really appreciate that
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
She was very helpful for my consultation in answering my questions and concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Dr. Chen was knowledgeable. Listened well and had a great bedside manner'.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Dr Chen has been absolutely wonderful. I feel so blessed and fortunate to have found her and to be able to have her as my surgeon.