Meet Dr. Mary Ella Carter
Plastic Surgeon of the Face, Breast, and Body
Dr. Carter is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon based at the Johns Hopkins–affiliated Sibley Memorial Hospital.
She brings extensive experience in cosmetic procedures, including lower face and neck lift, upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty, and facial resurfacing. Widely respected for her expertise in skin cancer reconstruction, Dr. Carter collaborates closely with a network of distinguished Mohs surgeons, dermatologists, and oncologists throughout the DMV region to provide timely, multidisciplinary care and deliver exceptional outcomes in even the most complex facial skin cancer reconstructions.
Meet Dr. Carter
Voted Top Doctor
Since opening her private practice in 2012, Dr. Carter has become a respected member of the D.C. medical community and has earned top honors from The Washingtonian, Castle Connolly, and Bethesda Magazine.
Dr. Carter is committed to surgical excellence and dedicated to providing compassionate, kindhearted, and efficient care.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Carter is deeply committed to mentorship, offering hands-on experience to aspiring physicians, helping a community of young people learn about patient-centered care, the nuances of plastic surgery, and understanding the diverse needs of patients.
Her performance of both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery promotes diversity within her practice, a value deeply regarded by Dr. Carter.
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Top Doctors
The Washingtonian Magazine, Bethesda Magazine
Facial Surgery
Subtle enhancements to reveal your best self, rejuvenate aging features, and support facial harmony.
Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation
Minimally invasive treatments to refine, revitalize, and contour without the need for surgery.
Body Surgery
Restore your confidence with safe yet transformational body contouring procedures.
Breast
Always customized to meet your needs, breast enhancement restores balance to your figure.
For Men
Get advanced gynecomastia treatment, male body contouring, and facial rejuvenation.
Featured Procedures
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Facial Rejuvenation
Facial rejuvenation with Dr. Carter encompasses multiple options to achieve the ideal result. By combining surgical and non-surgical options, patients can enjoy more natural-looking results that last. From facelifts to injectable fillers, Dr. Carter will help you find the treatment that reveals your most beautiful, rejuvenated self.
Facelift: Facial Rejuvenation
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Skin Cancer Reconstruction
Thrive and love your skin again with skin cancer reconstruction procedures from Dr. Carter. As an experienced reconstructive plastic surgeon, Dr. Carter understands both the medical and aesthetic nuances of procedures such as Mohs surgery and melanoma treatments. Our experienced team is here to help you through the process with exceptional care.
About Skin Cancer ReconstructionKind Words From Our Patients
A Community of Support and Positivity
“Dr. Carter is an excellent surgeon as well as a caring, kind person. Her work, and my experience with her as her patient, could not have been better. I have great trust and respect for her. Her staff reflects Dr. Carter’s leadership and values, and they treated me with thoughtful care. I feel very fortunate to have been her patient.”
— Catherine L.
“I recently had surgery with Dr. Carter, and the experience couldn’t have been better! I would highly recommend her and her team’s services to anyone. She was very attentive and caring, explained the procedures in detail, followed up consistently in the post-op check-ups, was available to talk anytime I had concerns regarding the recovery, and the results were amazing!…”
— Gabriela S.
“Not only is Dr. Carter amazing but her staff are all so lovely and helpful. Words cannot describe how happy grateful I am. The care I received before, during and after my procedure was truly the best. Within 3 minutes of meeting her I knew she was the right doctor for me. She doesnt just tell you what you want to hear, she gives you realistic expectations. She is beyond skilled and does it all.”
— Morgan L.
Our Office in Sibley Memorial
Johns Hopkins Surgery
Dr. Carter operates out of the Sibley Ambulatory Surgery Center in Washington, D.C., part of Johns Hopkins Surgery at Sibley Memorial Hospital. With access to four state-of-the-art operating rooms located in the same building as her private practice, Dr. Carter ensures streamlined care—a true convenience for cosmetic and reconstructive patients alike. This location also enables us to provide more efficient and responsive care, as we work closely with other departments to ensure a prompt pre- and post-operative diagnostic process. Patients are in excellent hands with the experienced surgery center and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) staff, receiving attentive and expert care throughout their surgical experience.
A Standard of Excellence in Personalized Care
Our team strives to create a warm and inviting environment for every patient who walks through our doors, delivering customized approaches to care tailored to the unique needs of each individual. From individualized treatment plans to a shared joke or smile, we ensure that each of our patients feels comfortable and trusts in our care.
Our staff, previous and current, are always up to amazing things!
Where Are They Now? Social Corner
Dr. Carter and the Team’s Humanitarian Work
A Celebration of Collaboration
Dr. Carter and the team have had the privilege of partnering with surgical teams at hospitals in Senegal and Tanzania to provide high-need services and reconstructive surgeries. We value our time working with the fantastic medical community abroad, learning new approaches to patient care, and meeting wonderful people along the way.
Humanitarian WorkPatient Google Reviews
“Dr. Carter is an EXTRA-ordinary physician with a wonderful ‘bedside manner’ and an extremely competent staff. She is kind, personable, knowledgeable, efficient, and highly skilled. I consider her one of Washington’s top physicians.”
— Edward N.
“Dr. Carter is incredible. She performed a very complicated surgery on my lower lip which needed to be removed and reconstructed. Her skill as surgeon was excellent. There is NO sign that a surgery was performed. Also her staff is the the best. Talented and positive and dedicated. I have met them all and they are wonderful…”
— Don F.
“Absolutely amazing. I wish I could give more stars. The staff were always very polite and helpful. For procedures on your body, you want someone who is clear and concise. Dr Carter was extremely informative, direct (no misunderstanding or ambiguity), honest/truthful and just all around wonderful…”
— Angie and Scott
Let’s Keep in Touch
What makes our practice special is the continuity of relationships and the support we show one another! Follow us on social media and read our blog for updates on what’s going on in the office, learn more about our humanitarian trips, and see what’s new with staff as they progress in their careers and beyond.
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Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your consultation and surgery as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
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