Mary Sebastian, MD, FACS

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Mary L. Sebastian, MD, FACS

Specialties:

Breast Surgery and Surgery (General)
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Molly (Mary) L. Sebastian, MD, FACS, is a breast surgeon with the VHC Health -Charlotte S. Benjamin Center for Women's Health.

Dr. Sebastian is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Medicine. She also received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. During her studies at UVA, she was awarded a National Science Foundation research grant. She completed her surgical residency at the Medical College of Virginia, where she was Administrative Chief Resident in her final year. During her residency, she received a prestigious National Institutes of Health Research Fellowship.

Before joining the Reinsch Pierce Family Center for Breast Health at VHC Health as a dedicated breast surgeon, Dr. Sebastian completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgical techniques at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.

Certified by the American Board of Surgery and a member of the Association of Women Surgeons, Dr. Sebastian is committed to the multidisciplinary coordination of breast health care and customizing treatment plans to the unique requirements of each patient. She and her colleagues strongly believe that no breast cancer journey should be done alone, and they are there to provide the treatment and support that individuals and families need.

Dr. Sebastian serves as VHC Health's physician liaison to the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer. She is also a member of the Education Committee of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

Dr. Sebastian has been named Chairman of the Genetics Working Group of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. The Working Group advocates on behalf of patients for insurance companies to cover genetic testing. “One of the first initiatives of the Working Group, done in cooperation with the American Society for Clinical Oncology, was to survey physicians nationwide to assess how they incorporate genetic testing into their practice, and how they keep up to date. Based on survey results, we will design courses to help breast cancer specialists stay current with this rapidly changing area of cancer care.”

In the News

Breast Cancer Awareness Podcast
The Living Well with Alison Starling podcast, in partnership with the Washington Business Journal, focuses on a subject that impacts millions of women and their families - breast cancer. Alison welcomes two incredible women, who are trailblazers in their fields, to discuss advocacy and the latest advancements in treatment, early detection, and prevention: Katie Couric, Journalist, and Dr. Molly Sebastian, VHC Health Breast Surgeon.

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Gender:

Female

Education

2000
University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA

Residency

2006
Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine, Richmond, VA

Fellowship

2007
John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Internships

2001
Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine, Richmond, VA

Honors, Awards, etc.

  • Named a 2023, 2024 & 2025 Arlington Magazine Top Doctor - Breast Surgery
  • Named a 2025 Virginia Business Top Doctor - Breast Surgery
  • Named a 2024 Washingtonian Top Doctor - Breast Surgery 

Arlington Top Doctor 2024Mary Sebastian, MD, FACS Arlington Magazine Top Doc 2023

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Reviews

5.0
December 19, 2025
Dr. Sebastian is very knowledgeable and very compassionate. She took the time to listen and answer all of my concerns.
5.0
November 22, 2025
Dr. Sebastian is amazing and provides the highest quality of care. I feel very fortunate to be her patient.
5.0
November 22, 2025
Dr. Sebastian shows concern and compassion for her patients. She is very knowledgeable and an excellent dr. I would recommend her to anyone.
5.0
November 21, 2025
All went well
5.0
November 14, 2025
Dr. Sebastian goes above and beyond. I commented about my oncology experience and how they did not discuss the results of testing they ordered. Dr. Sebastian not only acknowledged my comment she provide additional information and resources for me to explore. She also reached out to responsive oncologists soliciting info on my behalf.
5.0
November 12, 2025
The Doctor and team were excellent
5.0
November 07, 2025
Dr Sebastian and her team were experienced, gave us a sense of the surgery and likely outcomes, and Dr Sebastian was friendly, smart and very reassuring about the procedure. Lucky to have her :)
5.0
October 23, 2025
Doctor Sebastian is an outstanding professional, and an extraordinary human being.
5.0
September 21, 2025
Dr. Sebastian explained the condition thoroughly. I was impressed
5.0
September 05, 2025
Dr. Sebastian is the best!
5.0
August 29, 2025
Very Good
5.0
July 31, 2025
Very impressed, yet she was down to earth.
5.0
July 30, 2025
I always feel warm or more relaxed about the way I'm attended to anytime a have appointment.
5.0
July 23, 2025
Great experience with both Dr. Sebastian and [...].
5.0
July 21, 2025
Dr. Sebastian is empathetic and very good at explaining treatment options