Paul J. Marino, PA| General Surgery | MedStar Health
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Paul J. Marino

Paul J. Marino, PA
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

5 out of 5 (210 reviews)

Specialties: General Surgery

Languages: English, Italian

(703) 435-3390

About me

Paul Marino, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant in surgery and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Paul has over 30 years of experience in all aspects of surgical patient care concentrating in the areas of general surgery and bariatric surgery since 2001. In 2010, he was appointed to serve on the Advisory Board of Physician Assistants for the Virginia Board of Medicine. He is also a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies for the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Procedures and Conditions Treated:

  • Laparoscopic and open surgery
  • Bariatric surgery and patient care
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures and Surgery
  • Anti-reflux Procedures
  • Thyroid and parathyroid surgery

Languages:

  • English
  • Italian

Clinical areas of focus

  • Breast Asymmetry
  • Breast Biopsy
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Gynecomastia
  • Hernia Repair
  • Lymphedema
  • Ostectomy
  • Peripheral Nerve Damage
  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
  • Post-Bariatric Surgery Body Contouring
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abdominal Wall Defects
  • Abnormal Function Study Results
  • Abscesses
  • Accessory Sinuses Cancer
  • Acquired Absence Of Organs
  • Acute Cholecystitis
  • Acute Pancreatitis
  • Adhesions
  • Anal Fissures
  • Artificial Openings Complications
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
  • Benign Breast Tumor
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Colon, Rectum, Anus And Anal Canal
  • Bile Duct Stones
  • Biliary Tract Disease
  • Biliary Tract Obstruction
  • Body Contouring
  • Body Region Injury
  • Bowel Obstruction
  • Breast Abscess
  • Breast Asymmetry
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Cysts
  • Breast Implant Illness
  • Breast Lump
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reduction
  • Breast Tenderness
  • Burn Injuries
  • Choledocholithiasis
  • Chronic Appendicitis
  • Colon Disease
  • Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
  • Cosmetic Surgery Complications
  • Cutaneous Abscess
  • Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
  • Depression
  • Diaphragmatic Hernia
  • Diaphragmatic Rupture
  • Digestive System Complications
  • Digestive System Symptoms
  • Diseases Of Appendix
  • Diseases Of Esophagus
  • Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
  • Diverticulitis
  • Endometriosis
  • Esophageal Hernia
  • Femoral Hernia
  • Functional Intestinal Disorders
  • Furuncle
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Gallstones
  • Gynecomastia
  • Hydrocele
  • Incisional Hernia
  • Inguinal Mass
  • Intestinal Stenosis
  • Lymphedema
  • Malignant Neoplasm Of Connective And Soft Tissue
  • Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • Mastitis
  • Muscle Disorders
  • Myocarditis
  • Nerve Tumors
  • Nipple Discharge
  • Obesity
  • Omphalocele
  • Panniculectomy Complications
  • Papillary Carcinoma Of Breast
  • Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
  • Perianal Fistula
  • Peripheral Nerve Damage
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
  • Peritoneum Disorders
  • Pilar Cysts
  • Postprocedural Complications
  • Postprocedural States
  • Salivary Gland Fistula
  • Scar Complications
  • Scar Revision Complications
  • Seroma
  • Skin Cancer
  • Skin Lesion
  • Skin Swelling And Lumps
  • Small Bowel Obstruction
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Surgical Site Infection
  • Tendinous Disorders
  • Testicular Varicocele
  • Underweight
  • Vaginal Wall Prolapse
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Weight Loss Surgery Complications
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Procedures I perform

  • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
  • Abdominoplasty
  • Aesthetic Surgery
  • Bicep Implant Placement
  • Bilateral Breast Augmentation
  • Bone Graft
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Biopsy
  • Breast Cyst Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Calf Augmentation
  • Carpal Tunnel Release
  • Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
  • Clitoral Hood Reduction
  • Dental Implant Placement
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Reduction
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
  • Endovenous Laser Therapy
  • Enterectomy
  • Enterocele Repair
  • Epididymovasostomy
  • Eye Socket Surgery
  • Eyebrow Lift
  • Facelift
  • Facial Cosmetic Surgery
  • Facial Implant Placement
  • Facial Nerve Repair
  • Female To Male Sex Reassignment Surgery
  • Femoral Nerve Release
  • Femoral Nerve Transfer
  • Flap Reconstruction
  • Fractional Co2 Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Ganglion Cyst Excision
  • Gastric Sleeve With Duodenal Switch
  • Gastric Surgery
  • Gastric Switch
  • Gender Confirmation Surgery
  • Gluteal Implant Placement
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Heel Tendon Repair
  • Hernia Repair
  • Hymenoplasty
  • Hyperhidrosis Surgery
  • Hypertrophic Scar Treatment
  • Hysterectomy With Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
  • Iliopsoas Blocks
  • Implantable Pump Placement
  • Incomplete Circumcision Repair
  • Joint Replacement
  • Keloid Removal
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Cholangiography
  • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Laryngoplasty
  • Laser Prostate Surgery
  • Lid Margin Repair
  • Ligament Augmentation
  • Limb Salvage
  • Lip Augmentation
  • Liposuction
  • Local Tissue Transfer
  • Lower Body Lift
  • Lymph Node Transfer
  • Male Sling Procedure
  • Median Nerve Decompression
  • Median Nerve Release
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Microsurgery
  • Morton's Neuroma Injections
  • Neuroma Excision
  • Nipple Reconstruction
  • Obturator Nerve Release
  • Orchiopexy
  • Ostectomy
  • Osteotomy
  • Pectoral Implant Placement
  • Penile Enlargement
  • Penile Prosthesis Implantation
  • Percutaneous Osteoplasty
  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
  • Peyronie's Disease Treatment
  • Poland Syndrome Repair
  • Post-Bariatric Surgery Body Contouring
  • Prostate Enlargement Treatment
  • Prostate Surgery
  • Prostatectomy
  • Ptosis Repair
  • Radial Nerve Release
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Repair Of Inguinal Hernia
  • Scar Removal
  • Scar Revision
  • Sciatic Nerve Release
  • Scrotal Enhancement
  • Scrotal Orchiopexy
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
  • Sinus Surgery
  • Skin Graft
  • Skin Tag Removal
  • Skin Tightening
  • Smartpill
  • Tarsal Tunnel Release
  • Testicular Implant Placement
  • Testicular Torsion Repair
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Treatment
  • Tissue Expansion
  • Transgender Care
  • Transplant Consulting
  • Tricep Implant Placement
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Turbinate Reduction With Radiofrequency
  • Ulnar Nerve Release
  • Unlisted Larynx Procedure
  • Upper Arm Lift
  • Urethral Sling Procedure
  • Urinary Diversion
  • Urinary Incontinence Treatment
  • Uvulopalatoplasty
  • Vaginal Laser Rejuvenation
  • Vaginal Vault Suspension
  • Vaginoplasty
  • Varicose Vein Stripping
  • Vasoepididymostomy
  • Vein Sclerotherapy
  • Ventral Hernia Repair With Mesh
  • Vestibuloplasty
  • Wound Closure
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Practice locations

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1800 Town Center Dr
Ste 218
Reston, VA, 20190

703-435-8000
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Fax 703-735-3390

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.

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  • 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: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certification of Physician Assistants

Graduate: George Washington University (1979)

Ratings and reviews

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

    5
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    5
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.9
  • Provider included you in decisions

    5
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    5
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    5
  • Jun 15, 2026

    Great experience!

  • Oct 20, 2025

    Paul Marino PA was very patient, very professional and very knowledgeable. He makes you feel very comfortable and he explains every situation very easily. Thank you Paul for your immense help.

  • Aug 21, 2025

    Paul is my absolute favorite dr. ever! I wish he could be in charge of ALL my medical issues! He is so knowledgeable, kind, reassuring and most competent dr.! He is the best!