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Peter Carroll, MD, MPH

Urology (Urologic Oncology)
Urologic Surgical Oncology Mission Bay
415-353-7171
Portrait of Peter Carroll
Portrait of Peter Carroll
ucsf logo

Peter Carroll, MD, MPH

Urology (Urologic Oncology)
Urologic Surgical Oncology Mission Bay
415-353-7171

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About me

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.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Urology, American Board of Urology

Fellowship

  • Urology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (GME)

Residency

  • Urology, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Internship

  • General Surgery, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Degree

  • MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine

Locations

    My research

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    408 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 21, 2026

      Dr.is an excellent communicator !

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 20, 2026

      Honestly cared about me

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 9, 2026

      Dr. Peter Carroll was thorough and very professional in his discussion with me. His team worked diligently and very methodically to ensure that I was able to make my appointment, and followed through on the orders and tests after the visit

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 7, 2026

      Dr. Carroll is outstanding

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 6, 2026

      Dr Carroll is an excellent communicator, he is open to discussing options and very informative about the different options. Overall. He is very reassuring and I respect his opinion.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 18, 2026

      Dr Carroll is a world renowned expert but was very approachable and down to earth

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