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Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD

Accepting New Patients

(1180 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

University of Maryland School of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: thyroid cancer, liver cancer, thyroid problems, and more.

9103 FRANKLIN SQUARE DRIVE SUITE 2200
BALTIMORE, MD 21237

(443) 777-7911

Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD is a general surgeon in BALTIMORE, MD specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD is affiliated with MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

MedStar Health

9103 FRANKLIN SQUARE DRIVE SUITE 2200
BALTIMORE, MD 21237

(443) 777-7911

(443) 777-6311

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MedStar Health

12 MedStar Boulevard Suite 180
Bel Air, MD 21015

(410) 515-6400

(410) 515-2658

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Some issues Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD can help you with:

Hepatectomy (Liver Resection)

Hepatectomy, or liver resection, is a surgical procedure that removes all or part of the liver to treat cancer or other diseases. The liver is divided into one left and one right lobe, and each lobe is divided into segments. The amount of liver removed is dependent on factors such as the size, location, and number of tumors or other lesions. The following are types of liver resection:

Wedge resection, which removes a small piece of the liver for small lesions
Segmentectomy, which removes a single segment of the liver, allowing the surgeon to treat tumors in multiple places without removing too much of the liver
Trisegmentectomy, which removes around 70% of the liver
Lobectomy, which removes the entire left or right lobe

Liver resection can be performed laparoscopically or through open surgery. Laparoscopic liver resection is a minimally invasive surgery that requires a few tiny incisions on the abdomen, through which the surgeon inserts a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope). Open hepatectomy is performed through a laparotomy, which makes one large incision on the abdomen. Although a laparoscopic liver resection is associated with less pain and quicker recovery, patients may have to undergo an open liver resection depending on factors such as the location of the tumor and previous abdominal operations they have had.

After the liver resection, patients will stay in the hospital for up to six days. The recovery period will vary based on how much of the liver was removed. Limiting consumption of alcohol and light physical activity, such as walking, can help patients to have a speedy recovery.

Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal)

Pancreatectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the pancreas to treat pancreatitis, tumors, or cancer. The pancreas is located behind the stomach and near the small intestine and spleen. There are three sections of the pancreas:

The head, which is the portion closest to the intestines
The body, which is the middle portion of the pancreas
The tail, which is the portion nearest the spleen

Pancreas removal procedures differ based on how much of the pancreas and surrounding organs are removed. There are three types of pancreatectomy:

Distal pancreatectomy removes the tail and body of the pancreas. This procedure treats tumors confined to these areas.
Pancreaticoduodenectomy, or the Whipple procedure, removes the pancreas, duodenum, bile duct, and, sometimes, part of the stomach. The Whipple procedure is used for pancreatic tumors that have not spread past the head of the pancreas and for other conditions affecting the pancreas, duodenum, and bile duct.
Total pancreatectomy removes the whole pancreas along with the duodenum, gallbladder, parts of the stomach and bile duct, surrounding lymph nodes, and, potentially, the spleen. Rarely performed, total pancreatectomy treats conditions that involve the entire pancreas, such as tumors found in multiple sites on the pancreas, or for rare tumors such as intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN).

Pancreatectomy can be done by open or minimally invasive surgery. During a laparoscopic pancreatectomy, the surgeon will use tiny incisions to insert a thin tube with a camera, or laparoscope, into the abdomen. Open surgery, or a laparotomy, is performed through a larger incision on the abdomen. If additional organs are removed, some procedures may require that the small intestine be reconnected to the stomach.

The hospital for pancreatectomy stay may be between 1-3 weeks. Generally, laparoscopic surgeries require shorter recovery periods. Whether patients undergo an open or laparoscopic procedure is determined by factors such as their condition and the extent of their procedure. For example, open surgery tends to be more common for distal pancreatectomies. If patients have difficulty eating, they may require a nasogastric tube, inserted through the nose, to carry food to their stomachs. A catheter can be inserted into the bladder if patients have trouble urinating. Full recovery may take about two months.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	331

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD treated as a general surgeon in BALTIMORE, MD during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	313
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	47
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD treated as a general surgeon in BALTIMORE, MD during 2014 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	328
image guided procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	19
minor procedures	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	47
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	331

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	562
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	70
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD treated as a general surgeon in BALTIMORE, MD during 2016 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	322
image guided procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	20
minor procedures	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	35
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD treated as a general surgeon in BALTIMORE, MD during 2017 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	346
image guided procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	17
minor procedures	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	29
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD treated as a general surgeon in BALTIMORE, MD during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minor procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	380
hospital care	46
image guided procedures	19
inpatient care	46
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	19
minor procedures	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	323
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	51
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD treated as a general surgeon in BALTIMORE, MD during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	413
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
lymph node procedures	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	47
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD treated as a general surgeon in BALTIMORE, MD during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	260
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	38
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD treated as a general surgeon in BALTIMORE, MD during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	322
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89
lymph node procedures	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	37
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD treated as a general surgeon in BALTIMORE, MD during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	313
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
lymph node procedures	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	31
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD treated as a general surgeon in BALTIMORE, MD were hospital care, inpatient care, minor procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration	18
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	332
hospital care	41
image guided procedures	18
inpatient care	41
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	18
minor procedures	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	279
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	103
85 and over	39
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	143

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	23

Education & Training

Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1997. He completed residency at Union Memorial Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (1997)

Residency: Union Memorial Hospital (2002)

Board Certification: Board Certification

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), OCI Direct (HMO), Medicare Direct, Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open EPO Plus, IH-Open POS Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

CareFirst EPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

OCI Direct (HMO)

Medicare Direct

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

Health Services for Children with Special Needs

Choice POS II

CareFirst Blue Card Program

Choice Fund PPO

IH-EPO Plus

Aetna VA Exchange

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced

Aetna Better Health of Virginia

Aetna Worker's Compensation Network

Options PPO Cardiac Global

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan

Aetna Advantage 5750

IH-Open HMO Option

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

Aetna Basic

CareFirst FEP Blue Focus

Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

IH-Open EPO Plus

IH-Open POS Plus

Core Essential (HMO)

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 1180 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in BALTIMORE, MD.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-12

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Very impressed with Dr. McCarron. Very good bedside manner, humorous yet listened intently to my answers to his questions. Explained concerns, procedures, and post-procedure information to me and to my spouse. Would definitely recommend him to others (and actually have recommended him to my coworker that has a large goiter module).

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-27

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Dr McCarron is always professional and engaged. He goes over past visits and listens to my questions and concerns. He always makes sure I understand my treatment and what next steps will be

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-06-29

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*Dr. McCarron was very kind and had awesome bedside manner. He was very knowledgeable and addressed my concerns. One of the kindest providers I've ever encountered.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-03-03

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*Dr. McCarron made me less anxious from the moment he walked into the office. He has a very calming demeanors.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-02

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Very highly recommend all doctors and nurses of Medstar Health. Never had any problems with any of them.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-27

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Everything was explained clearly and carefully. Dr. McCarron was extremely informative and caring.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-22

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Dr. McCarron was top-notch and friendly during this appointment.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-26

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I wouldn't recommend anyone based on an initial appointment.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-21

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Always have a good discussion

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-26

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Dr. McCarren is the best!!!!

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$7,852 Da Vinci Surgical System $7,852
Ethicon US, LLC	$160 STRATAFIX $43	ENSEAL $29	Biosurgicals $28	Endoscopy Trocars $25	ENSEAL Product Family $25	Other $9
Amgen Inc.	$151 IMLYGIC $151
Genentech USA, Inc.	$104 Avastin $104
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$91 Surgical Adhesion Barrier $91
Other	$420 SUR - SIS $73	LIBTAYO $32	KEYTRUDA $29	SYLATRON $23	TAFINLAR $23	Other $240

**Types of Payments**
Education	$6,009
Travel and Lodging	$1,714
Food and Beverage	$1,054

Research Payments

Dr. Edward C. McCarron, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $6,340.

Biography

Dr. Edward McCarron specializes in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Union Memorial Hospital. His areas of expertise include the following: cancer surgery, pancreatectomy (pancreas removal), and appendix cancer. The average patient rating for Dr. McCarron is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He seems to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. McCarron is affiliated with MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Bel Air, MD.