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 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
Dr. Carroll is board certified in American Board Of Urology, Urology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 393 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials. Dr. Carroll is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
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.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter R. Carroll
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter R. Carroll?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter R. 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 R. Carroll a top-rated expert for Prostate Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter R. Carroll is classified as an Elite expert for 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 R. Carroll specialize in?
While Dr. Peter R. Carroll is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostatectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Peter R. Carroll participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter R. Carroll has published 393 articles and abstracts on conditions like Prostate Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Peter R. Carroll's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter R. Carroll accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter R. 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
- Elite
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Carroll isElite. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Prostate CancerDr. Carroll isElite. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- ProstatectomyDr. Carroll isElite. Learn about Prostatectomy.
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- Anal CancerDr. Carroll isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bladder CancerDr. Carroll isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- 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.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Carroll isAdvanced. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- Urothelial CancerDr. Carroll isAdvanced. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.
- Experienced
- EndoscopyDr. Carroll isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GliomaDr. Carroll isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Carroll isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Carroll isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Multiple Endocrine NeoplasiaDr. Carroll isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia.
- Reconstructive Urology SurgeryDr. Carroll isExperienced. Learn about Reconstructive Urology Surgery.