Welcome to Capital Center
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
50,000+
Patients Served
Cosmetic Surgery
25
Combined Years of Experience
MedSpa Services
AAAHC
Accredited Surgical Facility
In 2017, Dr. Armando Retana joined the team and expanded Capital Center’s capabilities with a world-class cosmetic surgery program, bringing global techniques from Colombia and Latin America. As international lecturers, innovators, and lifelong students of their craft, our surgeons lead a practice built on precision, collaboration, and an unwavering standard of care.
Today, our core values—innovation, quality, and compassion—continue to guide our work and define the patient experience at Capital Center, where global expertise meets highly personalized care in the heart of Washington, D.C.
“We are forever students and forever teachers. Innovation and excellence are not options—they are obligations.”
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical solutions for the teeth, jaw, and face—whether restorative, corrective, or implant-based.
Corrective Jaw Surgery
Our oral surgery specialists conduct orthognathic procedures to repair damage and correct misalignment. We also investigate pathology, such as cysts and tumors, through deep bone biopsy. Our guided surgery technology can provide you with safer, more accurate care.
Learn MoreDental Implants
If you have missing or damaged teeth, dental implants can restore the aesthetics of your smile and the functionality of your bite. Our innovative X-Guide® technology promotes a more comfortable patient experience and more predictable, durable results.
Learn MoreWisdom Tooth Extractions
Removing wisdom teeth at a young age can help you avert chronic infection, discomfort, and cavities. Our practice has extensive experience providing young adults with preventative care as well as treating older patients who require tooth extraction.
Learn MoreCosmetic Surgery
Body contouring procedures designed to sculpt, lift, and restore confidence, performed by a double board-certified surgeon using globally advanced techniques.
Brazilian Butt Lift
Get a fuller, rounder rear while eliminating stubborn fat from your body’s trouble zones, as the BBL uses an all-natural fat transfer to enhance your curves, refine your silhouette, and help you achieve the shapely proportions you’ve always wanted.
Learn MoreBreast Augmentation
If you’ve always wanted larger breasts or if you’ve lost fullness over time, explore breast augmentation with our practice. Dr. Retana provides gorgeous, natural-looking augmentation for women, focusing on attractive outcomes and minimal scarring.
Learn MoreLiposuction
Remove stubborn fat and refine your silhouette with advanced liposuction techniques tailored to your body. Dr. Retana specializes in Lipo 360 and ab-etching to sculpt the waistline, enhance muscle definition, and create smooth, natural-looking contours.
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MedSpa Services
Non-surgical treatments for smoother skin, graceful aging, and long-term aesthetic maintenance.
Injectable Treatments
Smooth wrinkles, restore volume, and refresh your look with expert injectable treatments. From BOTOX® Cosmetic to dermal fillers, our team creates elegant results that help you look rested, balanced, and radiant.
Learn MoreMorpheus8
This powerful treatment combines microneedling with radiofrequency to tighten skin, improve texture, and boost collagen. It’s a favorite for non-surgical rejuvenation with minimal downtime and noticeable results.
Learn MoreMicroneedling
Healthy, glowing skin starts with the right products. We’ll guide you to a curated skincare plan using medical-grade formulas that support long-term skin health and visible improvements
Learn MoreWe’re known for natural, subtle rejuvenation. We are very selective with the treatments we offer—only the best for our patients.
Meet Your Team
United by Purpose. Driven by Excellence.
The Capital Center team brings together surgical innovation and aesthetic expertise with a shared commitment to excellence. From internationally recognized surgeons to trusted aesthetic providers, every member of our staff is dedicated to delivering thoughtful, personalized care at the highest standard.
Safety First. Always.
We’re Here for You
Out of Town Patients
Capital Center proudly serves an international clientele. Conveniently located within the Central Business District, near the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and Georgetown, our centrality makes our practice accessible to patients. We are known for our discretion and high-quality, efficient care. No matter where you come from, you’re in good hands here.
“The greatest measure of success is a patient who trusts you completely and moves forward in life with confidence.”
Our Patients, Our Best Advocates
My experience at the Capital Center has been excellent. Dr. Robert Emery is an outstanding surgeon and he has a very comforting personal approach to caring for his patients. I would recommend him to my friends and colleagues.
This a very patient-oriented practice with the dentist and his assistants being very responsive to questions. Dr. Emery has one of the best chair side manners of any practitioner that I have seen.
This office is more than fantastic. I am a patient of nurse Rona and I would never go to anybody else! She’s extremely talented, kind and everything that she has recommended has worked wonders for me! I recommend her 1,000%!!!
My experience at the Capital Center has been excellent. Dr. Robert Emery is an outstanding surgeon and he has a very comforting personal approach to caring for his patients. I would recommend him to my friends and colleagues.
This a very patient-oriented practice with the dentist and his assistants being very responsive to questions. Dr. Emery has one of the best chair side manners of any practitioner that I have seen.
This office is more than fantastic. I am a patient of nurse Rona and I would never go to anybody else! She’s extremely talented, kind and everything that she has recommended has worked wonders for me! I recommend her 1,000%!!!
Referring Doctors
General practitioners — as well as doctors in fields related to oral, maxillofacial, and cosmetic surgery — frequently refer their patients to our practice. In part, this is because we collaborate closely with supporting caregivers. Referring doctors also rely on us because we promote high-quality, predictable outcomes through advanced techniques and technology. Working together, we help patients get the best treatment possible.