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Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD

Accepting New Patients

(225 Ratings)

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

Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine (1999)

Professional interests include: laparoscopic splenectomy, splenectomy (spleen removal surgery), acute pancreatitis, and more.

18101 Prince Philip Drive Suite 6100
Olney, MD 20832

(301) 260-3292

Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD is a general surgeon in Olney, MD specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Health and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.

Office Locations

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

18101 Prince Philip Drive Suite 6100
Olney, MD 20832

(301) 260-3292

1-844-569-0852

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882 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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Some issues Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD can help you with:

Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Olney, MD during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	33
inpatient care	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Olney, MD during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	145
inpatient care	145

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	28
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	27
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Olney, MD during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
hospital care	230
inpatient care	219
outpatient care	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	56
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	25
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Olney, MD during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13
hospital care	272
inpatient care	238
outpatient care	34

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	38
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	82
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	26
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Olney, MD during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, anastomosis and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	14
catheterization	14
doctor visit	18
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	262
inpatient care	262
minimally invasive procedures	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	25
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	46
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	32
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Olney, MD during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, anastomosis and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	11
catheterization	11
doctor visit	19
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	307
inpatient care	307
minimally invasive procedures	11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	21
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	45
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	37
Dementia	29
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Olney, MD during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17
hospital care	299
inpatient care	299

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	20
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	54
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	33
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Olney, MD during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, outpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	16
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	369
inpatient care	356
minimally invasive procedures	11
outpatient care	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	25
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	40
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	21

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Olney, MD during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17
emergency care	15
hospital care	104
inpatient care	104

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	32
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	43
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Olney, MD during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Olney, MD were hospital care, inpatient care, outpatient care and emergency care.

abdominal surgery	11
anastomosis	12
catheterization	12
doctor visit	20
emergency care	15
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	209
inpatient care	203
minimally invasive procedures	12
outpatient care	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD.

**Gender**
Female	80
Male	72

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	102
Hispanic	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	34
75 to 84	45
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	54

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	23
Cancer	17

Education & Training

Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, General Surgery and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine (1999)

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (2005)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Health

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

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. C. Francisco Espinel, 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, Core Essential (HMO), IH-Open POS Plus, IH-Open EPO Plus, 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), Choice POS II Open Access, Employee Health Plan, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, CareFirst MedStar Select PPO and Aetna Classic 3500.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, 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

Core Essential (HMO)

IH-Open POS Plus

IH-Open EPO Plus

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

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 225 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Olney, MD.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-26

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Dr. Espinel is wonderful. He explained my paperwork and showed genuine concern for my health, safety, and healing going forward. I was very comfortable with him.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-04-09

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Dr. Espinel was very kind to me, but was not patient with my daughter who was with me.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-09

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Very good experience with all y interactions with Dr Espinel - would highly recommend

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-12

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Always explained procedures plainly

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$7,851 Da Vinci Surgical System $7,851
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$2,337 BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $1,542	SYNECOR Biomaterial $681	SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple $114
Ethicon US, LLC	$912 SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats $131	Echelon Powered Circular $122	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $102	DERMABOND Portfolio $101	ENSEAL Product Family $89	Other $367
Davol Inc.	$862 SURGICAL $617	DAV-XenMatrix AB $245
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$660 STRATTICE $366	AlloDerm $295
Other	$1,484 STRATTICE $242	Santyl $192	IONSYS $103	Pico $78	PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy $75	Other $793

**Types of Payments**
Education	$5,000
Food and Beverage	$4,992
Travel and Lodging	$4,114

Research Payments

Dr. C. Francisco Espinel, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $473.

Biography

Dr. C. Espinel's medical specialty is general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). These areas are among Dr. Espinel's clinical interests: ventral hernia, laparoscopic splenectomy, and femoral hernia. Patient ratings for Dr. Espinel average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He can take several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry. He attended Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine and New York Medical College for medical school and subsequently trained at George Washington University Medical Center and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for residency. Dr. Espinel speaks Spanish. He is affiliated with MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center and MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Espinel is currently accepting new patients at his office in Gaithersburg, MD.