About Amy Colwell, MD

Clinical Interests:

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Locations

Mass General Surgery: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
55 Fruit St.
Wang Ambulatory Care Center
Suite 435
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-643-5963

Medical Education

  • MD, University of Minnesota Medical School
  • Residency, Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Fellowship, Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Fellowship, Stanford University School of Medicine

American Board Certifications

  • Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery

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Research

Dr. Colwell has research interests in improving techniques and outcomes for breast reconstruction and body contouring.  She is currently assessing patient satisfaction after different types of breast reconstruction and assessing the differences between patients who go on to have reconstruction compared to those who do not. This may help in counseling future patients. Dr. Colwell has also published the MGH experience on reconstructions after nipple-sparing mastectomy.  Currently the hospital has over 2000 implant reconstructions following mastectomy procedures which save the native nipple.  In many surgeries, the patient has the implant placed on the same day as the mastectomy so that she awakens from surgery with her new breasts and no other surgery is necessary.

In addition,  Dr. Colwell is interested in abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) outcomes.  She reviewed the MGH experience of 779 surgeries in her paper "Impact of Technique and Patient Subtype on Abdominoplasty Outcomes: A 12-Year Massachusetts General Hospital Experience" and found the MGH technique to be safe.  She also found that combining abdominal surgery with other common surgeries performed for a mommy make-over (such as breast lifts or breast augmentations and liposuction) to be safe and have a similar low rate of complications. This paper was awarded an outstanding paper award at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons national meeting in 2016.  In addition, Dr. Colwell  is interested in patient safety in body contouring and is trying to determine the best way to manage these patients during their procedures to minimize risk of complications and optimize outcomes.

Publications

    1. Breuing KH, Colwell AS. Inferolateral AlloDerm® Hammock for Implant Coverage in Breast Reconstruction.
    2. Colwell AS, et al. Breast Augmentation Following Breast Reduction: Getting the Size Right.
    3. Colwell AS, et al. Improving Shape and Symmetry in Mastopexy.
    4. Colwell AS. Body Contouring after Massive Weight Loss: Optimizing the Results.
    5. Breuing KH, Colwell AS. Immediate Breast Implant Reconstruction with Inferolateral AlloDerm Sling and Post-Operative Radiation:
    6. Colwell AS, et al. Mastopexy Techniques Following Massive Weight Loss
    7. Colwell AS et al. An Inferolateral Approach to Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Reconstruction
    8. Colwell AS et al. Breast Reconstruction Following Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: Predictors of Complications, Outcomes, and Five-Year Trends
    9. Colwell AS.  Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy and Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction
    10. Seth A, Colwell AS. Impact of Technique and Patient Subtype on Abdominoplasty Outcomes: A 12-Year Massachusetts General Hospital Experience

Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.8out of 5(155 Ratings, 51 Comments)

January 2025

Dr. Colwell was outstanding, one of the best doctors I have come in contact with. I am thrilled with my results. Her bedside manner, her staff, everything was top notch. Thank you, Dr. Colwell.


January 2025

This was my second visit with Dr. Colwell and she was extremely professional and timely and very compassionate and it was a wonderful experience, both were.


January 2025

Dr colwell explained my upcoming surgery very well and made me feel relaxed of the decision I made


January 2025

Dr. Colwell has been terrific. I've always felt well cared for and she's incredibly attentive to my questions as is her nurse and entire staff.


January 2025

Dr. Colwell was great. She evaluated my body to ensure the surgery that I was requesting was worthwhile. She looked at my stomach, arms and upper legs. She was honest about her evaluation and recommended against the upper legs, but said that I would be an excellant candidate for the stomach and arm surgery. She explained everything, and answered ... Read More


November 2024

The team that was curated for my care were extremely caring.


November 2024

I have wonderful doctors, surgeons and nurses at the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department at the MGH. I would not even consider going anywhere else. The nurses, nurse practitioners and surgeons are all so wonderful, caring and accommodating to my needs.


November 2024

Dr Colwell took the time to answer all if my questions. She was extremely patient & knowledgeable. This was my first time meeting Dr Colwell. My husband & I were extremely satisfied with our visit and have already scheduled my surgery.


November 2024

She was very efficient and answered all my questions


October 2024

Very clear and reassuring .

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