Dr Joseph Michaels MD
WELCOME TO MICHAELS AESTHETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE PLASTIC SURGERY
The foundation of Dr. Michaels’ practice is built upon forming long-term, trusting relationships between himself and his patients. This is based on compassion, honesty, good communication, and a genuine care for each of his patients. From your initial contact, through your procedure, and throughout your recovery period, you will experience the doctor’s thoroughness, warmth and care.
Dr. Michaels will carefully listen to your goals and will discuss with you the benefits of different surgical and possibly non-surgical treatment options that meet your needs. Following your consultation, you will have all the information necessary to make an informed and appropriate decision about your procedure.
ABOUT DR. MICHAELS
Dr. Michaels is a board certified plastic surgeon serving the Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia areas. He also welcomes consultations from all parts of the country and internationally.
Dr. Michaels is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Medicine. He also teaches residents from the Georgetown University Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency Program. Dr. Michaels currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Sibley Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Michaels provides his patients with a full spectrum of both cosmetic and reconstructive surgical options. He is highly skilled in procedures for facial rejuvenation, breast and body contouring, and post-weight loss surgery. He also offers many minimally invasive and non-surgical treatments for these areas...
Dr. Michaels completed a total of ten years of training following medical school. He completed his prerequisite general surgery training and a plastic surgery research fellowship at New York University Medical Center. He completed his plastic surgery training at the world-renowned Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at New York University where he trained under many of the leaders in his specialty. Afterwards, Dr. Michaels was accepted into one of the few fellowships dedicated to post-weight loss body contouring. Dr. Michaels’ training allows him to perform the most current techniques under the safest possible conditions.OUR SPECIALIZATION
Although Dr. Michaels offers numerous procedures, he has a special interest in body contouring procedures especially following significant weight loss. Procedures offered include liposuction, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), lower body lift with buttock auto-augmentation, circumferential body lift, extended tummy tuck, mastopexy (breast lift), breast augmentation, thigh lift, brachioplasty (arm lift), upper body lift (back lift), gynecomastia correction (male breast reshaping), buttock augmentation with fat transfer, panniculectomy, face/neck lift, blepharoplasty (eyelids), fat injections, hand rejuvenation, Botox, and facial fillers.
Dr. Michaels is committed to advancing the field of plastic surgery. He is involved in the residency training of plastic surgery residents from both Johns Hopkins Hospital and Georgetown University Hospital. He has an academic appointment as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Michaels also continues to perform both clinical and basic science research. In 2012, he was an investigator in a FDA-approved clinical trial assessing the use of a novel tissue glue to be used in patients undergoing abdominoplasty. He is the author of ten book chapters and over twenty peer-reviewed manuscripts. In 2009, Dr. Michaels was co-first author of the James Barrett Brown Award manuscript presented to the best plastic surgery-related paper published in our specialty’s premier journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
CONSULTATION
Dr. Michaels invites you to make a private consultation to discuss how he can help you achieve your aesthetic and/or reconstructive goals. To make an appointment, please contact us here or call (301) 468-5991 in Rockville, or (703) 957-8610 in Fairfax. We look forward to seeing you.
“I had Dr. Diederich perform a breast augmentation. I could not be more happy with the procedure or with the results. Both the office staff and Dr. Diederich were very helpful and informative as I made my decision to have the surgery done. After the procedure, I could not be happier with the results. I get compliments all the time, and I feel great. Thank you, Dr. Diederich & staff!”
“I got your name and number from (–name removed–) and scheduled my appointment. As you know I was very nervous about what I was going to have done but you and your staff talked to me and got me to relax. I was thankful that someone cancelled their appointment so I could have the procedure done right away. You guys walked me through everything and took great care of me and honestly while the procedure was being done I remained relaxed. The next step was coming back to have the stitches removed. Once again I was nervous but quickly became relaxed due to you and your staff. I did not fell anything as they were removed. At that time I was informed that you did not get all the cancer and I would have to come back. Because of the way I was treated the first time I felt that again you would take good care of me so I did schedule the appointment. When I showed up for my appointment I felt fairly relaxed about everything and as with the first time you guys made me feel really comfortable during the preparation and while the procedure was being done. I am very glad that I was at the break table when (–name removed–) was talking about her procedure and that I called you and you took care of me. I will recommend you to anyone and tell them how well I was treated before, during and after the procedure. Thanks for the way I was treated by everyone and the way you made me feel comfortable.”
“Extremely friendly staff. Atmosphere makes patient relax. Explanation of procedure (was) thorough…GREAT COFFEE!”
“I always wanted to get a breast augmentation but was terrified to do it. I finally took the plunge after attending a seminar by Dr Diederich. He had mentioned that majority of his patients only have have to take something for the discomfort the first day. He was right, I was amazed at how well everything went, how little discomfort I had and how great they look!”
“(My best experience was) How every member of your staff worked together as a team and explained every step. Very professional in every way.”
“Every aspect from my consultation to my post-op appointments have been exceptional. Everyone was/is very caring and compassionate. You can tell everyone cares and wants you to be there, you are not just another patient.”
6120, Executive Boulevard, Rockville, Maryland, 20852, United States.
