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
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
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
Practice locations
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9501 Old Annapolis Rd
Ste 220
Ellicott City, MD, 21042
9000 Franklin Square Dr
Wound Center
Baltimore, MD, 21237
9105 Franklin Square Dr
Ste 214
Baltimore, MD, 21237
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
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst Administrators
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- IH-Open POS Plus
- IH-PPO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Choice POS
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CIGNA EPO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-EPO Plus
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- TRICARE for Life East
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CIGNA PPO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- HighMark
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Choice POS II
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- First Health PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- United Student Resources
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Optimum Choice
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Network OA
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- IH-Indemnity
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- CareFirst EPO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Employee Health Plan
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Navigate
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- POS OA
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- HealthyBlue PPO
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst NASCO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Basic
- TRICARE East Prime
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- IH-POS Plus
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open POS II
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- OA Plus
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Beech Street PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- IH-POS
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- IH-Open HMO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Sentara Health
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- IH-HMO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- TRICARE East Select
- United Healthcare Choice
- Medicare FFS
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
Hospital affiliations
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