Dr. Michael Cohen, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast and body procedures, including breast augmentations, lifts, reductions, abdominoplasties, and implant surgeries. With advanced training from prestigious institutions like Harvard and Georgetown, Dr. Cohen brings over seven years of intensive plastic surgery training and a compassionate, personalized approach to every patient he serves in Newport News and Williamsburg.
Meet Dr. Michael Cohen
Dr. Michael Cohen combines a deep commitment to patient-centered care with a rigorous academic and surgical background, having trained at Harvard, Washington University, and Georgetown. His philosophy centers on delivering personalized results that align with each patient’s unique goals, always with compassion and precision. Notably, he was the first medical student in the U.S. to complete fellowships with both the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship, reflecting his dedication to innovation and excellence in plastic surgery.
Education & Experience
- Harvard University, Undergraduate
- Washington University School of Medicine, MD
- Prestigious fellowships from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship, the first medical student in the U.S. to do both fellowships
- Two years of plastic surgery research under the mentorship of experts like Dr. Keith E. Brandt
- After medical school, trained in plastic surgery at Georgetown University
- Completed an additional year of subspecialty fellowship at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore with Dr. Bernard Chang, one of the pioneers in microsurgical breast reconstruction after mastectomy
- Board Certified in Plastic Surgery
Awards & Honors
- National Academy of Plastic Surgeons, Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in the State of Washington
- 2022
- American Institute of Plastic Surgeons, Top 10 Best Plastic Surgeons in the State of Washington
- 2017, 2018, 2019
- Consumers’ Research Council of America, America’s Top Surgeons, Plastic Surgery
- 2017, 2018
Patient Testimonials
This is a wonderful practice and I am so thankful that I found Dr Cohen!
He is amazing. I highly recommend.
-D.V.
My first visit - Dr. Cohen and staff were a delight to work with.
Definitely recommend! I am returning.
-W.F.
Personal Life
At 10 years old, Dr. Cohen knew he wanted to be a surgeon after an experience when his closest cousin was saved by a trauma surgeon. It was in medical school that Dr. Cohen developed an interest in plastic surgery, after hearing a woman’s story of her journey with breast cancer reconstruction.
Dr. Cohen’s goal as a plastic surgeon is to bring about a positive change in his patients’ lives. This starts with listening to each patient’s unique goals, which are then brought to fruition through a combination of scientific principles, artistic vision, and technical ability. To him, the most rewarding aspect of being a plastic surgeon is hearing a patient say, “this has changed my life” once they have completed their surgical journey.
Dr. Cohen enjoys playing the acoustic 12-string guitar, and his interests span art and nature photography to outdoor pursuits like hiking and travel. He has traveled the globe, from living in Russia, Italy, and Israel to extensive travels throughout Europe, Northern Africa, and Asia, including Thailand and India. He also dedicates his time to surgical mission trips in the Dominican Republic and has either lived in or traveled to 47 states in the U.S.
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