Carol Deane Benedict, MD| Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, Rheumatology | MedStar Health
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Carol Deane Benedict

Carol Deane Benedict, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.7 out of 5 (743 reviews)

Specialties: Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, Rheumatology, Plastic Surgery

Languages: English

877-625-1471

About me

Carol Benedict, MD, is a rheumatologist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Benedict received her medical degree at George Washington University School of Medicine. She then completed a residency and fellowship at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Benedict is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Arthrocentesis
  • Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDS)
  • Gout
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Treatment
  • Temporal Arteritis
  • Vasculitis
  • Vasculitis Of Skin
  • Vasculitis Treatment
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abnormal Immunological Findings
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome
  • Arthritis
  • Arthropathy
  • Autoimmune Disorders
  • Autoinflammatory Syndrome
  • Axial Spondyloarthritis
  • Behcet's Disease
  • Bone Density Disorder
  • Chronic Gout
  • Chronic Gouty Arthritis
  • Connective Tissue Disorders
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Discoid Lupus
  • Elevated Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
  • Enteropathic Arthritis
  • Enthesopathies
  • Episcleritis
  • Gout
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa
  • Inflammatory Myopathy
  • Inflammatory Myositis
  • Inflammatory Spondylopathies
  • Interstitial Lung Disease
  • Joint Disorder
  • Lupus Nephritis
  • Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
  • Myopathies
  • Neck Pain
  • Necrotizing Vasculopathies
  • Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteopenia
  • Polyarteritis Nodosa
  • Polyarticular Arthritis
  • Polyosteoarthritis
  • Pseudogout
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Pulmonary Vasculitis
  • Raynaud's Disease
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Of Hand
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis With Rheumatoid Factor
  • Rheumatoid Vasculitis
  • Sacroiliitis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Scleroderma
  • Sjogren's Syndrome
  • Spondylitis
  • Spondylopathies
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Temporal Arteritis
  • Uveitis
  • Vasculitis
  • Vasculitis Of Skin
  • Vasculitis Of The Kidneys
  • Wegener's Granulomatosis
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Procedures I perform

  • Arthrocentesis
  • Biologic Therapy For Rheumatologic Diseases
  • Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDS)
  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
  • Intra-Articular Corticosteroid Injection
  • Sarcoidosis Treatment
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Treatment
  • Vasculitis Treatment
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Practice locations

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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 6th Fl
Washington, DC, 20007

202-444-6200
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Fax 877-625-1471

Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card.

*Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Fellowship: Georgetown University School of Medicine GME (2014)

Residency: Georgetown University School of Medicine GME (2012)

Medical School: George Washington University (2009)

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.8
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.8
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.8
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.7
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.8
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.7
  • May 6, 2026

    Dr. Benedict is simply the best. She listens, she has insights, she is creative. A fantastic doctor.

  • Dec 11, 2025

    Liked Dr. Benedict very much - needed referral to pulmonary and she got right on top of it.

  • Dec 8, 2025

    Dr. Benedict is incredibly thoughtful, patient and truly listens.