C. Coleman Brown, MD, FACS: Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon · Fellow, American College of Surgeons

A Surgeon of Rare Distinction

Some surgeons operate. Dr. C. Coleman Brown transforms lives.

In a region that counts among its residents senators, diplomats, CEOs, and some of the most discerning patients in the country, Dr. Brown has earned a reputation that is difficult to overstate. Named a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine more than a dozen times, recognized year after year by Northern Virginia Magazine and Bethesda Magazine, featured in the New York Times, and appointed Chief of Plastic Surgery at Sibley Memorial Hospital — a Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate — Dr. Brown is, by every meaningful measure, the standard by which plastic surgery excellence is judged in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

And yet, what patients remember most is not the trophy wall. It is the moment he sits down across from them, looks them in the eye, and makes them feel that their concerns matter — because to him, they genuinely do. His calm presence, his gentle humor, and his gift for listening are as much a part of his practice as his surgical skill. From the first consultation to the last follow-up appointment, patients describe an experience shaped by trust, artistry, and care.

Dr. Brown has spent more than two decades practicing at Bruno | Brown Plastic Surgery, the premier plastic surgery practice in the DMV region, which he co-leads with his distinguished partner Dr. James R. Bruno. With two offices — one in Tysons Corner, Virginia, and one in Chevy Chase, Maryland — the practice serves patients from across Northern Virginia, the Maryland suburbs, and Washington, DC itself.

Training That Sets Him Apart

To understand why Dr. Brown’s results are what they are, one must understand the training that forged them. His educational journey is not merely impressive — it is exceptional, a deliberate and disciplined pursuit of surgical mastery at every level.

Dr. Brown was raised in Louisiana and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville before returning south to earn his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, one of the oldest and most respected medical programs in the United States. He then entered a rigorous five-year general surgery residency at Texas Tech University School of Medicine — and did not simply complete it. He finished at the top, earning the designation of Chief Resident, a distinction awarded only to those who demonstrate the highest levels of clinical judgment, technical skill, and leadership.

With that foundation in place, Dr. Brown set his sights on plastic and reconstructive surgery, securing a coveted two-year fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation — one of the most competitive and prestigious training programs in the world. It was there that he developed the technical precision and breadth of expertise that would define his career, mastering both the reconstructive and cosmetic dimensions of the specialty.

But even that was not enough. What followed was perhaps the most elite chapter of his training: a one-year aesthetic surgery fellowship at the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital in New York City. This storied institution has trained generations of the world’s finest plastic surgeons, and admission to its fellowship is extraordinarily selective. There, Dr. Brown studied under four of the most celebrated names in the field — Drs. Sherrell J. Aston, Daniel C. Baker, David A. Hidalgo, and Nicolas Tabbal — absorbing their philosophies, their techniques, and their uncompromising standards for facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, and body contouring.

Along the way, Dr. Brown also contributed to the academic advancement of his field, participating in research studies and publishing findings in both Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Annals of Thoracic Surgery. He has since lectured nationally on advanced surgical techniques and serves as Adjunct Faculty at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, training the next generation of surgeons with the same rigor his own mentors demanded of him.

Certifications and Professional Credentials

Dr. Brown holds dual board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery — a combination that speaks to the exceptional depth of his training across both general and plastic surgical disciplines. He carries the FACS designation as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a credential recognized internationally as a mark of surgical excellence and professional integrity.

He is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons. He has served as President of the National Capital Society of Plastic Surgeons, a role that placed him at the forefront of the regional surgical community and reflected the confidence his peers invest in him as both a clinician and a leader.

Clinically, Dr. Brown serves as Chief of Plastic Surgery at Sibley Memorial Hospital, a Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate in Washington, DC — a hospital leadership appointment that underscores his standing at the very top of his field. He also holds surgical privileges at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital, giving his patients access to some of the finest surgical facilities in Northern Virginia.

Awards and Recognition

The honors Dr. Brown has received over the course of his career form an impressive and sustained record of peer recognition and patient trust. Washingtonian Magazine, whose Top Doctor designation is among the most coveted in the region, has named him to that list in 2010, 2012, 2017, 2018, and every year from 2020 through 2024 — and selected him as a Top Cosmetic Surgeon in both 2021 and 2025. Being chosen by one’s own peers for this distinction, year after year, speaks to a reputation built not on marketing, but on genuine clinical excellence.

Northern Virginia Magazine has named Dr. Brown a Top Plastic Surgeon in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024, 2025, and 2026. Bethesda Magazine has recognized him as a Top Doctor in 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025, and as Best Plastic Surgeon in both 2017 and 2019. He was named Best Aesthetics Top Vote Getter by Bethesda Magazine in 2021 and is a finalist for Best Cosmetic Surgeon in that publication’s 2025 Best of Bethesda Readers’ Pick. DC Magazine has honored him as a Leading Health and Beauty Expert from 2022 through 2024 and as a Top Medical Professional in 2021.

Beyond regional recognition, Dr. Brown has been featured in the pages of the New York Times, Capitol File, Baltimore Magazine, DC Modern Luxury, and What’s Up Annapolis — national and local media coverage that reflects not only his clinical accomplishments but the broader cultural trust he has earned as a voice of expertise in aesthetic medicine.

Services Offered

Dr. Brown and his colleagues at Bruno | Brown Plastic Surgery offer one of the most comprehensive menus of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic services available anywhere in the Washington, DC region. Every procedure is approached with the same philosophy: results that are transformative yet natural, tailored to the individual, and delivered with the highest standard of safety and care.

Facial Surgery

The face is where Dr. Brown’s artistry is perhaps most evident. With a special passion for facial rejuvenation, nose surgery, and eyelid procedures, he brings a sculptor’s eye to every operation. His services include facelift, neck lift, brow lift, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty, cheek augmentation, and otoplasty (ear reshaping). Patients consistently note that his results look like the best version of themselves — refreshed, refined, and entirely natural.

Breast Surgery

The practice offers the full spectrum of breast procedures: augmentation with implants or fat grafting, breast lift, breast reduction, and male breast reduction for gynecomastia. Dr. Brown is also highly regarded for breast reconstruction following mastectomy, offering both DIEP flap and pre-pectoral approaches. His sensitivity and skill in this area have made him a trusted partner for patients navigating the physical and emotional dimensions of breast cancer recovery.

Body Contouring

Body procedures at Bruno | Brown include liposuction, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, Brazilian butt lift, fat grafting, arm lift, thigh lift, and labiaplasty. Whether a patient seeks subtle refinement or a more significant transformation, Dr. Brown approaches each case with meticulous attention to proportion, symmetry, and the individual contours of the human body.

Non-Surgical and Skin Care

For patients who prefer non-surgical options, the practice offers an extensive range of treatments: Botox, dermal fillers, Kybella for under-chin reduction, laser skin resurfacing, PRP injections, SculpSure body contouring, HydraFacial, chemical peels, microneedling, and semaglutide-based medical weight loss. An on-site Skin Care Center, staffed by skilled aestheticians, ensures that patients can maintain and enhance their results with ongoing professional care.

In Their Own Words

No credential or award communicates what Dr. Brown means to his patients quite as powerfully as their own words. The following testimonials are drawn from real patients who trusted him with their care.

“I am so grateful that I was recommended to Dr. Brown by my Ob/Gyn for my tummy tuck — and he was also recommended by one of New York’s most prominent plastic surgeons. Dr. Brown is the most kind, approachable, and skilled doctor I’ve ever been under the care of. I couldn’t be happier with the results.”
— Verified Patient · Tummy Tuck

“I had a double mastectomy, received chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and a year later had delayed breast reconstruction performed by Dr. Coleman Brown. I am extremely happy with the outcome and the way I look. I don’t only recommend Dr. Brown because of how talented he is — but also for having an amazing bedside manner.”
— Isaedmarie · Breast Reconstruction

“Dr. Brown is a true artist and very concerned with aesthetics when approaching all procedures. I had my ear lobes repaired from large gauges, and he fixed them better than I was born with.”
— Verified Patient · Reconstructive Surgery

“After my first meeting with Dr. Coleman Brown, I knew I didn’t need to look any further. His staff greeted me with smiles and made me feel very comfortable. My oncologist and other doctors who have seen his work were just as impressed as I was — and all have asked for his name.”
— Verified Patient · Chevy Chase

“You need to know that what you do makes a profound difference in a person’s life. I will never be able to adequately express my gratitude for what you have done for me. Rest assured that I am, and will always be, eternally grateful.”
— Verified Patient · Northern Virginia

Two Convenient Office Locations

Bruno | Brown Plastic Surgery maintains two thoughtfully appointed offices designed to serve patients throughout the greater Washington, DC region — each offering the same standard of expertise and attentive care.

Tysons Corner, Virginia

8100 Boone Boulevard, Suite 720 · Tysons Corner, Virginia 22182

Situated in the heart of Northern Virginia’s most dynamic commercial and professional corridor, the Tysons Corner office is easily accessible from McLean, Vienna, Reston, Falls Church, Arlington, and throughout the broader Northern Virginia region. Its proximity to the Silver Line Metro makes it a practical and convenient choice for patients commuting from across the area.

Chevy Chase, Maryland

5454 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1210 · Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815

The flagship Chevy Chase location is the heart of the practice, and home to its AAAHC-certified private onsite surgical suites — equipped with advanced technology and staffed by board-certified anesthesiologists. This boutique surgical environment offers patients the highest level of care in a setting defined by privacy, comfort, and quiet professionalism. It is the kind of place that puts nervous patients at ease the moment they walk through the door.

To schedule a consultation at either location, patients may call (301) 215-5955 or visit www.brunobrownplasticsurgery.com.