Paul James Carroll, DPM| Podiatry, Foot And Ankle Surgery | MedStar Health
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Paul James Carroll

Paul James Carroll, DPM
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.8 out of 5 (901 reviews)

Specialties: Podiatry, Foot And Ankle Surgery, Trauma Surgery

Languages: English

443-777-8667

About me

Paul J. Carroll, DPM is a Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon for MedStar Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, practicing at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. He specializes in reconstructive foot & ankle surgery, foot & ankle trauma, limb salvage (wound care, charcot reconstruction), limb deformity correction (post-stroke, partial foot amputation, etc.), peripheral nerve surgery, as well as lower extremity sports medicine. Dr. Carroll also specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques (MIS bunionectomy, tendon lengthening, etc.), limb lengthening, 3-D printed implants in patients with bone loss (i.e bone infection, limb salvage, etc).

Dr. Carroll earned his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. His clinical skill was recognized during residency with the 2015 Diabetic Limb Salvage Award.

Dr. Carroll completed his foot & ankle reconstructive and trauma fellowship training at Lake Health/NOFA/OALC in Concord, Ohio. He is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) in Foot surgery and RRA surgery. Dr. Carroll is a Fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgery (ACFAS).

An active member of the community, Dr. Carroll serves as a medical volunteer at the Boston and New York City marathons. He is committed to supporting his patients’ podiatric health, one step at a time.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Ankle Fracture Treatment
  • Bone Infection (OSTEOMYELITIS)
  • Diabetic Foot Reconstruction
  • Foot And Ankle Trauma
  • Internal Lengthening Nail
  • Limb Salvage
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Wound Care
  • Wound Debridement
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Acquired Absence Of Limb
  • Amputation Of Limb
  • Ankle Amputation
  • Ankle And Foot Fracture
  • Ankle And Foot Injury
  • Ankle Arthropathy
  • Ankle Instability
  • Ankle Joint Dislocation
  • Arthropathies In Diseases
  • Bone Discontinuity
  • Bone Disorders
  • Bone Infection (OSTEOMYELITIS)
  • Charcot
  • Complications Of Procedures
  • Complications Of Reattachment And Amputation
  • Congenital Deformities Of Feet
  • Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
  • Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
  • Diabetic Foot Infection
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  • Diabetic Neuropathy
  • Enthesopathies
  • Foot And Ankle Trauma
  • Gout
  • High Arches
  • Joint Arthritis
  • Joint Derangement
  • Joint Disorder
  • Leg Length Discrepancy
  • Leg Ulcers
  • Limb Deformity
  • Lower Leg And Ankle Fracture
  • Lower Leg Fracture
  • Lower Limb Ulcer
  • Metatarsalgia
  • Mononeuropathy Of Lower Limb
  • Nail Disorders
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Plantar Fibroma
  • Polyosteoarthritis
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
  • Synovium And Tendon Disorder
  • Toe Arthritis
  • Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
  • Vascular Malformation
  • Venous Ulcers
  • Wound Care
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Procedures I perform

  • Achilles Tendon Tenotomy
  • Achilles Tendonitis Treatment
  • Amputation Of Leg Through Tibia And Fibula
  • Ankle Arthroscopy
  • Ankle Disarticulation
  • Ankle Distraction Arthroplasty
  • Ankle Fracture Treatment
  • Ankle Ligament Repair
  • Ankle Replacement
  • Ankle Stabilization
  • Arthrodesis Of Ankle
  • Arthrodesis Of Interphalangeal Joint
  • Bone Biopsy
  • Bone Debridement
  • Bone Graft
  • Calcaneal Fracture Treatment
  • Cauterization Of Granulation Tissue
  • Decompression Fasciotomy Of Multiple Compartments Of Leg
  • Diabetic Foot Reconstruction
  • Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy
  • Fibula Fracture Treatment
  • Fibula Osteotomy
  • Foot Detachment
  • Foot Extensor Tenotomy
  • Ganglion Cyst Excision
  • Heel Pain Treatment
  • Heel Spur Removal
  • Heel Tendon Repair
  • Hemiphalangectomy
  • Hindfoot Amputation
  • Incision And Removal Of Foreign Body
  • Internal Lengthening Nail
  • Lesion Excision
  • Limb Lengthening With Circular External Fixator
  • Limb Lengthening With External Fixator
  • Limb Lengthening With Monolateral External Fixator
  • Limb Lengthening With Orthofix External Fixator
  • Limb Salvage
  • Matrixectomy
  • Metatarsal Head Ostectomy
  • Metatarsalgia Treatment
  • Muscle Injection
  • Nail Plate Avulsion
  • Nonunion Treatment
  • Open Treatment Of Tibial Fracture
  • Orthotics And Arch Supports
  • Ostectomy
  • Osteomyelitis Treatment
  • Osteotomy For Hallux Valgus
  • Partial Plantar Fasciectomy
  • Percutaneous Skeletal Fixation Of Fracture Great Toe
  • Peroneal Nerve Excision
  • Phalanx Bone Excision
  • Podiatric Sports Medicine
  • Posterior Tibial Tendonitis Treatment
  • Reconstruction Of Foot
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Removal Of Internal Fixation Device
  • Removal Of Internal Fixation Device From Metatarsal
  • Skin Debridement
  • Skin Excision Of Foot
  • Skin Graft
  • Sports Injury Treatment
  • Surgical Wound Care Consultation
  • Surgical Wound Exploration
  • Surgical Wound Repair
  • Tarsal Tunnel Release
  • Tarsometatarsal Joint Dislocation Treatment
  • Tendon Lengthening
  • Tibia Fracture Treatment
  • Tibiofibular Joint Treatment
  • Toe Amputation
  • Toe Nail Extraction
  • Toe Nail Resection
  • Toe Replacement Surgery
  • Total Ankle Replacement Revision
  • Unna Boot Strapping
  • Wound Care
  • Wound Closure
  • Wound Debridement
  • Wound Debridement And Closure
  • Wound Dressing
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Practice locations

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18109 Prince Philip Dr
Ste B100
Olney, MD, 20832

301-774-8962
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Fax 855-778-6897

9105 Franklin Square Dr
Ste 214
Baltimore, MD, 21237

443-777-7631
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Fax 443-777-8667

9000 Franklin Square Dr
Wound Center
Baltimore, MD, 21237

443-777-6360
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Fax 443-777-6787

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

410-554-2270
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Fax 410-261-2726

Insurance

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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: American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery

Fellowship: Cleveland Foot and Ankle Clinic (2018)

Residency: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (2017)

Medical School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine (2014)

Awards

  • Baltimore magazine, Top Doctor, 2024, 2025

News and publications

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1938640017751184

https://clinmedjournals.org/articles/ijfa/international-journal-of-foot-and-ankle-ijfa-4-045.php?jid=ijfa

https://clinmedjournals.org/articles/ijfa/international-journal-of-foot-and-ankle-ijfa-2-016.php?jid=ijfa

https://clinmedjournals.org/articles/ijfa/international-journal-of-foot-and-ankle-ijfa-2-014.php?jid=ijfa

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

    4.8
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.8
  • Jun 27, 2026

    Felt very comfortable with the care I got!

  • Jun 17, 2026

    Very good experience.

  • May 22, 2026

    Dr. Carroll is an excellent doctor, I thank him for his dedication.