Summary

Dr. Mitchell is the Director of Sports Medicine at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center. He is�board-certified in�Orthopaedic Surgery as well as Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.�Dr. Mitchell specializes in arthroscopy and treats all types of sports injuries, including injuries to the shoulder, elbow, knee, ankle, and foot. Dr. Mitchell has specific training in the treatment of cartilage defects of the knee with articular cartilage implantation and meniscal transplantation.


Dr. Mitchell has a specific interest in the throwing athlete and has published on UCL reconstruction with Dr. James Andrews. Additionally, he has conducted biomechanical research on meniscal repair.


A native of Bethesda, Maryland, Dr. Mitchell graduated from St. Albans school. He attended Brown University and graduated with a degree in Law and Public Policy in 1997. He then conducted basic science research at the National Institutes of Health for a year before attending the Georgetown University School of Medicine for medical school. Dr. Mitchell continued at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital for both his general surgery internship and his orthopaedic residency. After completing his orthopaedic training, Dr. Mitchell moved to Birmingham, Alabama to do a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine with Dr. James Andrews at the American Sports Medicine Institute.


Dr. Mitchell has worked with the Washington Nationals and DC United and is currently the team physician for several area high schools.�He has been a team physician for the University of Alabama, the University of West Alabama, and the Birmingham Barons AA baseball team.�Dr. Mitchell is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine.

Dr. Mitchell has a special interest in in ACL injury prevetion and is the Founder and CEO of FitSense Inc.�FitSense's�mission is to� combine wearable technology with validated training protocols to revolutionize injury prevention, performance, and rehabilitation.�

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Office Locations

Dr. Carter Wallace Mitchell has 3 locations

MedStar Health

18109 Prince Philip Dr Ste 325Olney, MD 20832

MedStar Health

5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1100Chevy Chase, MD 20815

MedStar Health

882 Muddy Branch RdGaithersburg, MD 20878

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 24 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • American Sports Medicine Institute
  • 31 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Carter Wallace Mitchell

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AMERIHEALTH CARITAS DC
  • ANTHEM BCBS of VA (See Notes)
  • Beech Street
  • CAREFIRST
  • CHOICE CARE NETWORK/HUMANA
  • CIGNA HEALTH CARE
  • COVENTRY HEALTH NETWORK
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HEALTH SERVICES for CHILDREN with SPECIAL NEEDS (HSCSN)
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • HUMANA MILITARY (TRICARE EAST)
  • Jai Medical Systems
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • MEDICAID FFS (Local Jurisdiction)
  • MEDICARE PLANS
  • MEDSTAR FAMILY CHOICE/ MEDSTAR SELECT/ MEDSTAR MEDICARE CHOICE
  • MULTIPLAN
  • POLICE AND FIRE CLINIC (PFC, INC.)
  • PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. (PHCS)
  • UNITED HEALTH CAREMID-ATLANTIC MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. (UHC-MAMSI PLANS)
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE (UHC)COMMERCIAL PLANS
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICAID MCOs
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE PLANS
  • Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
  • WellPoint Maryland

Medical Specialties

Dr. Carter Wallace Mitchell has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Carter Wallace Mitchell has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

Dr. Carter Wallace Mitchell holds an active medical license in the states of Maryland and District Of Columbia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027 and an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at American Sports Medicine Institute in 2008.

Residency

Completed their residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in 2007.

Internship

Completed their internship at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in 2003.

Medical School

Graduated from Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in 2002.

NPI Number

Dr. Mitchell's NPI number is 1114123643.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Carter Mitchell affiliated with?
Dr. Carter Mitchell is affiliated with MEDSTAR MONTGOMERY MEDICAL CENTER.
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Dr. Carter Mitchell speaks English.
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