Dr. Marwan R.  Khalifeh, MD is a reknown cosmetic surgeon who is an instructor of surgery and co-director of cosmetic surgery education at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he teaches and practices the latest plastic surgery techniques two days each week.  He is both a noted speaker and an author of several research papers and book chapters in the field of Plastic Surgery

Board-Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and author of several important research papers on patient safety during plastic surgery, Dr. Marwan Khalifeh completed all of his surgical training at the top rated Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine  where he received extensive training in cosmetic surgery of the face, cosmetic surgery of the body, and reconstructive surgery of cancer defects.

Dr. Khalifeh earned his medical doctorate degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where he earned numerous awards including the Top Spear award in human physiology and was elected by his graduating class to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society.

Dr. Khalifeh spent his undergraduate years in Philadelphia, where he attended the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton School, earning two degrees: a Bachelors of Arts in Biology and a Bacherlor of Science in Economics.    He graduated near the top of his class with the  Summa Cum Laude distinction  and earned the  Phi Beta Kappa distinction.

Dr. Khalifeh's practice philosophy is to seek a unique comprehensive holistic plan for each of his patients that will achieve the best cosmetic improvement possible while maintaing the highest level of safety.  All major surgeries are perfored at Accredited Facilities such as Sibley Hospital, Suburban Hospital, or the Surgery Center of Chevy Chase with their team of trained anesthesiologist. 

Board Certification
Certified by:	American Board of Plastic Surgery
	American Board of Medical Specialties
Education & Training
Undergraduate School:	University of Pennsylvania
Medical School:	Vanderbilt University
General Surgery Residency:	Johns Hopkins University Baltimore
Plastic Surgery Residency:	Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, Maryland
Publications:	Khalifeh M, Redett R, The management of patients on anticoagulants prior to cutaneous surgery: case report of a thromboembolic complication, review of the literature, and evidence-based recommendations. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006 Oct;118(5):110e-117e Buck DW 2nd, Khalifeh M, Redett RJ, Plastic surgery repair of abdominal wall and pelvic floor defects. Urol Oncol. 2007 Mar-Apr;25(2):160-
Professional Organizations:	2002-2006    American Society of Plastic Surgery Resident Forum Montgomery County Medical Society MedChi Maryland Medical Society Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society
Hospital Affiliations:	Johns Hopkins University Suburban Hospital Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Holy Cross Hospital Sibley Hospital