Sarah A. Mess, M.D.

With a passion for plastic surgery, Dr. Sarah Mess has a heart felt desire to help each and every patient look his or her best, as well as the sincere dedication, knowledge, and talent that appeal to men and women desiring enhancement. Dr. Mess’ well-rounded and unique practice is based upon the goals and concerns of her patients. She is always in tune with the advances of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and highly regarded by her peers, prompting patient referrals from numerous oncologists, dermatologists and other medical practitioners.

Born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Olney, Maryland, Dr. Mess is the daughter of an orthopedic surgeon father and artist mother, who have naturally inspired her approach in combining artistry with surgery.

With extensive training and education, Dr. Mess is affiliated with the Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, and Montgomery General Hospital in Olney. Dr. Mess is esteemed by her patients and the community as an accommodating and friendly figure, willing to reach out and provide services for those who wish to enhance their image and quality of life.

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We want every patient to feel at ease with his or her decision to have plastic surgery. To help enhance your experience, our patient care coordinator and certified nurse attend to every patient and makes sure that their surgical experience proceeds smoothly. Justine McKenna and Renee Plazak, RN are an integral part of Dr. Sarah Mess’ practice. They understand the importance of maintaining a close relationship with the doctor’s patients and are highly regarded as warm, friendly, and compassionate.

 

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Dr. Sarah Mess - Curriculum Vitae

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

Howard County General Hospital, Columbia, MD
   Member of the Medical Executive Committee
Johns Hopkins Hospital
   Instructor in Plastic Surgery
Montgomery General Hospital. Olney, MD
   Chairman, Division of Plastic Surgery
Northwest Hospital & The Cosmetic Surgery Center at Northwest Hospital
SurgiCenter at Pasadena

EDUCATION

Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 1999-2005
   Plastic Surgery Residency
University of Maryland Medical School, Baltimore, MD 1995-1999
   Medical Doctor, Summa Cum Laude, 1999
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 1990-1994
   Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Magna Cum Laude, May 1994

CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Plastic Surgery

ASSOCIATIONS

American Society of Plastic Surgeons

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

AWARDS

Alpha Omega Alpha
Phi Beta Kappa
Epidemiology Award at University of Maryland Medical School 1999
Benjamin Franklin Scholar at University of Pennsylvania 1991-1994
NIH-Predoctoral Intramural Research Training Fellowship. NIH, Bethesda, MD 1994-1995

LANGUAGE

Proficient in Spanish

PRESENTATIONS

Mess SA, Oncoplasty Breast Care in Howard County Community Seminar. Columbia, MD; 2006.

Mess SA, Al-Attar A, Menon N, Panarelli JP, Johnson MD, Baker SB. Viability of adipose tissue injected with platelet rich plasma: an experimental study in the nude mouse. Plastic Surgery Senior Residents Conference. Houston, TX; March 2005.

Mess SA, Al-Attar A, Davison SP. Ineffective treatment of keloids with interferon α-2b. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons. Naples, FA; January 2005.

PUBLICATIONS

Mess S.A. Melanoma. Howard County General Hospital Cancer Program Annual Report. Columbia, MD: John Hopkins Medicine; 2008.

Davison SP, Mess SA, Kauffman CL, Al-Attar A. Ineffective treatment of keloids with interferon α-2b. Plas Recon Surg 2006; 117(1): 247-252.

Al-Attar A, Mess SA, Thomassen JM, et al. Keloids: pathogenesis and treatment. Plas Recon Surg; 117(1): 286-300.

Mess SA, Gradinger GP, Spear SL. Breast reduction with the free nipple graft technique. In: Spear SL, ed. Surgery of the Breast: Principles and Art. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2006.

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