Margaret Walkup Arnold, MD| General Surgery, Vascular Surgery | MedStar Health
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Margaret Walkup Arnold

Margaret Walkup Arnold, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.8 out of 5 (412 reviews)

Specialties: General Surgery, Vascular Surgery

Languages: English

443-777-1901

About me

Margaret Arnold, MD, FACS, is the director of the MedStar Health Baltimore surgical residency program and the director of the MedStar Health Vein Centers in Baltimore. She is a fellowship-trained vascular surgeon who is board certified in both vascular surgery and general surgery.

Dr. Arnold is experienced in both endovascular and open surgery and in the medical management of vascular issues. She treats all forms of vascular disease including aortic disease, peripheral vascular disease, and thoracic outlet syndrome, but primarily focuses her practice on treating venous disease such as varicose veins.

Her research focuses on medical and surgical training and education. A strong advocate for making wellness and lifestyle changes and modifications, she weaves this into her curriculum when teaching residents and counsels patients on this as well.

Dr. Arnold’s practice is patient-centered. She gets to know her patients on a personal level so that she can better understand their needs and goals. She involves her patients in the decision-making process so that they become more invested in their treatment plan. She has found this to be very successful as it contributes to a better quality of life for her patients.

Dr. Arnold is published widely, including book chapters and peer-reviewed articles and has spoken at regional and national vascular surgery conferences. She is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, Association of Women’s Surgeons, Southern Association for Vascular Surgery, and is a Fellow, American College of Surgeons.

Listen to Dr. Arnold speak about varicose and spider veins on the MedStar Health DocTalk Podcast here. Dr Arnold is also featured in a video about sclerotherapy procedures for spider veins.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Carotid Artery Stenting
  • Endovascular Treatment
  • Spider Vein Treatment
  • Splenic Artery Ligation
  • Venous Insufficiency Treatment
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Procedures I perform

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
  • Above-Knee Amputation
  • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
  • Amputation
  • Amputation Of Leg Through Tibia And Fibula
  • Angioplasty
  • Ankle Disarticulation
  • Aortic Dissection Repair
  • Atherectomy
  • Bypass Graft
  • Carotid Artery Aneurysm Repair
  • Carotid Artery Angioplasty
  • Carotid Artery Stenting
  • Carotid Endarterectomy
  • Carotid Stenting
  • Decompression Fasciotomy Of Multiple Compartments Of Leg
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Dialysis
  • Dialysis Access
  • Dialysis Graft Placement
  • Duplex Scan Of Extremity Veins
  • Duplex Scan Of Upper Extremity Arteries
  • Embolization For Bleeding
  • Endovascular Aortic Repair
  • Endovascular Treatment
  • Endovenous Laser Ablation Of Varicose Veins
  • Endovenous Laser Therapy
  • Fibrinolytic Therapy
  • Iliopopliteal Bypass
  • Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement
  • Inferior Vena Cava Filter Removal
  • Insertion Of Infusion Device Into Lower Vein
  • Intravascular Ultrasound
  • Limb Salvage
  • Mesenteric Angiography
  • Mesenteric Artery Stenting
  • Microphlebectomy
  • Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome Treatment
  • Removal Of Central Venous Access Device
  • Renal Artery Stenting
  • Scalenus Anticus Division
  • Sclerotherapy Of Varicose Veins
  • Spider Vein Treatment
  • Splenic Artery Ligation
  • Stenting Of An Artery
  • Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
  • Thoracic Outlet Decompression
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Treatment
  • Thread Vein Removal
  • Thromboendarterectomy With Patch Graft
  • Thrombolysis
  • Toe Amputation
  • Toe Pressure Testing
  • Transcranial Color-Coded Duplex Sonography
  • Transilluminated Powered Phlebectomy
  • Transmetatarsal Amputation
  • Treadmill Exercise Test
  • Varicose Vein Stripping
  • Vascular Access Device Care
  • Vascular Stenting
  • Vein Sclerotherapy
  • Venous Insufficiency Treatment
  • Venous Stasis Ulcer Treatment
  • Vertebral Artery Stenting
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Practice locations

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9000 Franklin Square Dr
Ste 1CA
Baltimore, MD, 21237

443-777-1900
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9103 Franklin Square Dr
Ste 305
Baltimore, MD, 21237

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5009 Honeygo Center Dr
Ste 210
Perry Hall, MD, 21128

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12 MedStar Blvd
Ste 170
Bel Air, MD, 21015

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9501 Old Annapolis Rd
Ste 220
Ellicott City, MD, 21042

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3300 N Calvert St
1st Fl
Baltimore, MD, 21218

410-261-8226
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Fax 410-554-6534

9101 Franklin Square Dr
Medical Arts Bldg Ste 212
Baltimore, MD, 21237

443-777-1900
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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)

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Education

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Vascular Surgery

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery

Fellowship: Mount Sinai Medical Center (2011)

Residency: University of North Carolina Hospitals (2009)

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (2002)

Awards

  • Baltimore magazine, Top Doctor, 2019-2023, 2025

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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

    4.8
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.9
  • Jun 23, 2026

    All good. Attending physician (Margaret Arnold) Demonstrated Excellent doctor-patient Dialogue With recommendations, prescriptions, and referrals.

  • Jun 9, 2026

    This is the First visit withDr. Arnold and she was So kind, so understanding so professional. I Could not have been more pleased

  • Jun 8, 2026

    Dr Arnold is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and empathetic. She informed me of next steps and how I would be involved in making any decisions. This was my first visit and I was impressed with how Dr Arnold put me at ease and was able to relate to my vein issue.