About Dr. Chiaramonte
Dr. Michael F. Chiaramonte serves as Medical Director of Bella Cosmetic Surgery in National Harbor, Maryland and often practices in Alexandria, VA. A plastic surgeon who performs all the requisite procedures on patients' faces, breasts and bodies, he also has a strong interest in downtime-minimizing nonsurgical techniques. He occupies the chairman position of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Southern Maryland Hospital Center; he is on staff at Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Inova Mount Vernon, and Harbor Surgery Center.
Dr. Chiaramonte received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Maryland completed his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He trained and completed extensive courses in General Surgery, after which he fulfilled his Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, taking the opportunity to work with and learn from many notable practitioners. He is a Board Certified Diplomate of The American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons. As an instructor of Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins, his duties include performing surgery and lecturing on procedures such as abdominoplasty and breast augmentation.
Ancillary to his services to local populace looking for a Maryland or Alexandria, VA plastic surgeon, Dr. Chiaramonte is the author of many medical publications and articles that have appeared in medical journals. He also lectures frequently at national and regional conferences.
Dr. Chiaramonte counts himself a member of many professional medical organizations, including The American Society of Plastic Surgery. He also holds Executive membership at the National Capital Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Chiaramonte's Approach
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When you are seen in our office for a consultation, you are treated as if you are the most important patient.
During your confidential appointment, you will spend time with Dr. Chiaramonte until he understands what your goals are. He will then present you with options that are appropriate and realistic to meet those goals.
He will take an in-depth medical history so that your safety is insured. He is available by phone to answer any of your questions or you may make as many office visits as necessary so that you feel comfortable with your decision.
He is committed to providing superior and personalized care to each of his patients to ensure the best possible outcome.
Visit our plastic cosmetic surgery office in National Harbor, Maryland, conveniently located to serve Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Alexandria, Virginia. | |
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Testimonials
"Thank you for the wonderful care you have given me."
-- M.R.
"Much appreciation for the dedication to my last procedure. Special thanks for the continued support. "
-- A.T.
"My entire experience with not only my office visit, but with each hospital procedure was nothing but satisfying."
-- L.R.
"Please accept my greatest appreciation for the excellent service."
-- L.R.
"I was very pleased to work with the staff who is very caring and accommodating.
"I am so impressed at how you use your talents to help people feel better about themselves."
-- L.A.
"I feel better when I look in the mirror thanks to you."
-- S.S.
"You have such a phenomenal skill, I know you will have great success."
-- C.Z.
"I appreciate all your good work and the attention you gave to me while in your care. I haven't felt this well in years. -- C.Z.
"It was so nice of you and appreciated more than words can say. Thank you for a fantastic job."
-- S.S.
"There are not many doctors who take that much time which you do with your patients."
-- S.S.
"Dr. C, imagine a candle for every moment you've given to others, every time you've made a difference in someone else's life. The light from all those candles would make the world so much warmer, brighter, and happier...
-- S.M.
"Thank you for calling to see how I was doing."
-- B.F.
"You have brought a smile to my face… Thank you. I look forward to my upcoming
visits."
-- P.N.
"Thank you... not just for what you did, which was wonderful, but for the way you did it!!"
-- W.L.
Professional Experience
Chairman
Department of Plastic Surgery
Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Clinton, Maryland
January 2002 to Present
Medical Director
Bella Cosmetic Surgery
National Harbor, Maryland
April 2001 to Present
Clinical Instructor
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
July 2001 to 2006
Clinical Instructor
Department of Surgery
Division of General Surgery
University of Maryland School of Medicine
22 South Greene Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
August 1998 to June 1999
Hospital Affiliations
Southern Maryland Hospital Center
National Harbor, Maryland
Inova Mount Vernon
Alexandria, Virginia
Harbor Surgery Center
National Harbor, Maryland
Postgraduate Training
Plastic Surgery Fellow
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, Maryland
July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2001
Chief Resident
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, Maryland
July 1, 2000 to October 31, 2000
Administrative Chief Resident
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, Maryland
November 2000 to March 2001
Chief Resident
Division of General Surgery
University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, Maryland
July 1997 to June 1998
Senior Resident
Division of General Surgery
University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, Maryland
July 1995 to June 1997
Junior Resident
Division of General Surgery
University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, Maryland
July 1993 to June 1994
Certification
Fellow American College of Surgeons
October 19, 2003
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
October 2003 to Present
National Capital Society of Plastic Surgeons
Executive Member
July 2001 to Present
Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Certification #6328
September 14, 2002
Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery
Certification #43838
February 8, 1999
Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners
Certification #417962
July 1, 1993
Education
M.D., University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
August, 1988 to May, 1992
B.S., University of Maryland at College Park
Major: Microbiology
September, 1982 to May, 1986
Honors and Awards
Medical School:
Surgery Medicine
Undergraduate:
Phi Sigma, Biological Honorary
Golden Key National Honor Society
Sigma Alpha Omicron, Microbiology
President, Sigma Alpha Omicron, September, 1985 to May, 1986
Academic Honors, Four Semesters
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