About me
Nancy Carroll, MD, is an endocrine surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. As a specialty trained endocrine surgeon and oncologic surgeon with excellent treatment outcomes, Dr. Carroll treats patients with both benign and malignant thyroid disease, including but not limited to thyroid cancer, thyroid nodules, hyperthyroidism, Graves disease, goiter, hyperparathyroidism, and adrenal masses. Her clinical interests include the treatment of thyroid cancer, benign thyroid disease, hyperparathyroidism, and adrenal masses.
Dr. Carroll is passionate about collaborating with experts in other specialties to provide the best treatment plan for each patient, especially when surgery may not be necessary. For example, new FDA-approved agents for treating metastatic thyroid cancer have been developed in the past few years that can help patients who are not candidates for surgery. In this case, she coordinates with a nuclear medicine specialist.
As part of a multidisciplinary thyroid cancer team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Dr. Carroll collaborates with experts in nuclear medicine, cardiology, endocrinology, and oncology. The strengths and benefits of a multidisciplinary team means that Dr. Carroll is able to treat patients with complex thyroid cases.
Dr. Carroll received her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, where she graduated with honors (Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society). She then joined Massachusetts General Hospital to complete a general surgery residency and a research fellowship. Dr. Carroll completed specialty fellowship training in surgical oncology with the National Cancer Institute and, later, specialty fellowship training in endocrine surgery with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She has published numerous original papers, book chapters, and abstracts.
Philosophy of Care
“In healthcare, one size does not fit all. In order to maximize the chance of full recovery and minimize complications, it’s essential to collaborate with the patient and understand all concerns he/she may have.
“In addition to being a healthcare provider, I view myself as an active listener, a clear communicator, and an educator. It’s important to me that my patients feel heard and that they feel prepared with the right information.
“As part of the multidisciplinary thyroid cancer team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, I collaborate with a group of specialists that have the expertise that allows us to treat thyroid cancer using any and all methods necessary.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Adrenal Hormone Management
- Adrenal Mass
- Adrenal Tumor
- Diabetes Management
- Graves Disease
- Hashimoto Thyroiditis
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Insulin Tolerance Test
- Osteoporosis Prevention Treatment
- Pioglitazone Therapy
- Thyroid Biopsy
- Thyroid Goiter
- Thyroid Storm Surgery
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Adrenal Crisis
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Adrenal Mass
- Adrenal Tumor
- Amphetamine Addiction
- Benign Thyroid Nodules
- Bone Density Disorder
- Bone Discontinuity
- Cushing Syndrome
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Pituitary Gland
- Disorders Of Renal Tubular Function
- Disorders Of Thyroid
- Endocrine Disorders
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Gallbladder Disease
- Grave's Disease
- Hashimoto Thyroiditis
- High Cholesterol
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypertrichosis
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Insulin Resistance
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Endocrine Glands
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Lymph Nodes
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
- Musculoskeletal System Complications
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Obesity
- Orbit Disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Parathyroid Adenoma
- Parathyroid Cancer
- Parathyroid Disorders
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Pituitary Disorders
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Polyglandular Dysfunction
- Postprocedural Complications
- Prediabetes
- Rib And Sternum Fracture
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Adenoma
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Cysts
- Thyroid Goiter
- Thyroid Nodules
- Thyroid Storm
- Thyrotoxic Crisis
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Ureteral Cancer
- Vitamin Deficiency
Procedures I perform
- Acromegaly Treatment
- Adrenal Artery Embolization
- Adrenal Cancer Treatment
- Adrenal Hormone Level Testing
- Adrenal Hormone Management
- Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment
- Adrenal Surgery
- Adrenal Tumor Treatment
- Anemia Management
- Cancer Genetic Testing
- Celiac Plexus Block
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Cushing Syndrome Treatment
- Diabetes Management
- Endocrine Tumor Treatment
- Enterectomy
- Eye Disease Treatment
- Fallopian Tube Removal
- Familial Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (FMTC) Treatment
- Fine-Needle Aspiration Of Thyroid Nodule
- Goiter Treatment
- Grave's Disease Treatment
- Grave's Orbitopathy Treatment
- Growth Hormone Follow-Up
- Growth Hormone Level Monitoring
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hyperthyroidism Treatment
- Hypoparathyroidism Treatment
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Insulin Tolerance Test
- Islet Xenotransplant
- Lobectomy
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Testing
- Neuroendocrine Tumor Treatment
- Obesity Treatment
- Osteoporosis Prevention Treatment
- Paraganglioma Treatment
- Parathyroid Cancer Treatment
- Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Parathyroid Ultrasound
- Parotid Surgery
- Pcos Treatment
- Pheochromocytoma Treatment
- Pioglitazone Therapy
- Pituitary Apoplexy Treatment
- Pituitary Cancer Treatment
- Pituitary Gland Surgery
- Pituitary Medication Management
- Pituitary Tumor Embolization
- Pituitary Tumor Surgery
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment
- Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome Treatment
- Prolactinoma Treatment
- Testicular Ultrasound
- Thyroid Acropachy Treatment
- Thyroid Biopsy
- Thyroid Cancer Ablation
- Thyroid Cancer Treatment
- Thyroid Crisis Treatment
- Thyroid Dermopathy Treatment
- Thyroid Lymphoma Treatment
- Thyroid Medication Management
- Thyroid Metastasis Treatment
- Thyroid Nodule Treatment
- Thyroid Storm Surgery
- Thyroid Storm Treatment
- Thyroidectomy
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Beech Street PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- HighMark
- IH-HMO
- Choice POS II
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-PPO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- OA Plus
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Choice POS
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-POS
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- IH-EPO Plus
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Choice Fund PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst NASCO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- IH-Open POS II
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Navigate
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Network OA
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- TRICARE for Life East
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CIGNA EPO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- POS OA
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA Indemnity
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Employee Health Plan
- First Health PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- IH-POS Plus
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-Open HMO Option
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Medicare FFS
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- United Healthcare Choice
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Classic 3500
- IH-Indemnity
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- First Health PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Sentara Health
- CIGNA PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- IH-Open HMO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CareFirst EPO
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Fellowship: National Cancer Institute/National Institute of Health (2004)
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (1999)
Medical School: New York University School of Medicine (1992)