
Overview
Dr. Peter Carroll is a surgeon specializing in urological oncology. He is internationally known for his expertise in managing patients with cancers of the urinary system. In research, Carroll's areas of interest include early detection and patient-centered management of urological cancers, most notably prostate cancer. He is principal investigator or co-investigator of many studies that received peer-reviewed research grants as well as author or co-author of more than 700 publications. Carroll earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating with honors. He completed training in general surgery and a residency in urology at UCSF. He completed a fellowship in urologic oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center before returning to UCSF. He also has a master of public health degree from the University of California, Berkeley. At UCSF, he holds both the Ken and Donna Derr-Chevron and Taube Family distinguished professorships.
Dr. Carroll is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Hernia Surgery.
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Locations
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Carroll has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Endocrine Surgery And Oncology Clinic
Dr. Julie Ann Sosa is an endocrine surgeon who specializes in thyroid cancer. She also has expertise in treating adults and children for a variety of benign and malignant endocrine conditions of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. She chairs the UCSF Department of Surgery. Sosa's research focuses on developing treatments for advanced thyroid cancer and understanding environmental factors that can raise a person's risk for the disease. She also has published extensively on predictors of optimal patient outcomes following a variety of cancer-based procedures. Sosa earned her medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she also completed the Halsted residency in general surgery and served as chief resident. She completed a fellowship in clinical research with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at Johns Hopkins, where she was also assistant chief of service and an instructor. She has a master's degree in human sciences from the University of Oxford. Prior to joining UCSF, she was chief of endocrine surgery at Duke University, and held leadership positions at the Duke Cancer Institute and Duke Clinical Research Institute. Sosa is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is the elected editor-in-chief of the World Journal of Surgery, and had previous positions as deputy editor of JAMA Surgery and associate editor of the Journal of Surgical Research. She serves on the editorial boards of seven medical journals, including the Annals of Surgery, Surgery, Annals of Surgical Oncology, Endocrine and International Journal of Endocrine Oncology. She serves on the boards of the Society of Surgical Oncology, International Thyroid Oncology Group, Association for Academic Surgery Foundation and American Thyroid Association, where she is also treasurer. She is the Leon Goldman, MD Distinguished Professor of Surgery at UCSF. Sosa was born in Montréal and raised in upstate New York. Dr. Sosa is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter Carroll
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Carroll?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter Carroll by calling their office at 415-353-7171. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter Carroll a top-rated expert for Familial Prostate Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter Carroll is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Prostate Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Peter Carroll specialize in?
While Dr. Peter Carroll is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Bladder Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Peter Carroll accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter Carroll accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-7171 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Carroll isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Prostate CancerDr. Carroll isDistinguished. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Advanced
- Bladder CancerDr. Carroll isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- MalakoplakiaDr. Carroll isAdvanced. Learn about Malakoplakia.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Carroll isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Carroll isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Urothelial CancerDr. Carroll isAdvanced. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.
- Experienced
- Bladder Outlet ObstructionDr. Carroll isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Outlet Obstruction.
- Bladder StonesDr. Carroll isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Stones.
- EmpyemaDr. Carroll isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Carroll isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- Eosinophilic CystitisDr. Carroll isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Cystitis.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Carroll isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.



