Paul J. Marino, PA| General Surgery | MedStar Health
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
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
- Wound Dehiscence
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abdominoplasty
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Bilateral Breast Augmentation
- Bone Graft
- Bph Treatment
- 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
- Laser Prostate Surgery
- Lid Margin Repair
- Ligament Augmentation
- Limb Salvage
- Lip Augmentation
- Local Tissue Transfer
- Lower Body Lift
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- 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
- Post-Bariatric Surgery Body Contouring
- Prostate Enlargement Treatment
- Prostate Surgery
- Ptosis Repair
- Radial Nerve Release
- Radiofrequency Skin Tightening
- 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
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
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- IH-Open POS II
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- IH-POS Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Sentara Health
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Network OA
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- HighMark
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- CIGNA PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Choice Fund PPO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA EPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna Basic
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- TRICARE East Prime
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- OA Plus
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Tricare Reserve Select
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Choice POS II
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- IH-POS
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst EPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- TRICARE for Life East
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- UHC Passport
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-Indemnity
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Choice POS
- Aetna HMO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- HealthyBlue PPO
- IH-PPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- IH-Open HMO
- IH-EPO Plus
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- POS OA
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Medicare FFS
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Navigate
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- TRICARE East Select
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Medicare Direct
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Employee Health Plan
- United Student Resources
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna VA Exchange
Education
Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Graduate: George Washington University (1979)