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Thomas Carroll, M.D., Ph.D.
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Wilmot Cancer Institute
601 Elmwood Avenue, 1st Floor, Suite C
Rochester, NY 14642
Ambulatory Care Center at Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Avenue, 5th Floor
Rochester, NY 14642
About Me
Certified Specialties
Hospice and Palliative Medicine - National Board of Physicians & Surgeons
Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor - Department of Medicine, General Medicine (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Fellow, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2012 - 2013
Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2009 - 2011
Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2008 - 2009
Education
MD | University of Connecticut Health Center Campus. 2008
Awards
Pulsifer Award. 2011
Strong Star. 2009 - 2010
Faculty Award for Overall Academic Excellence. 2008
Sister Therese M. Lang Excellence in Biochemistry Award. 2001
Rochester Academy of Science Research Grant. 2000
Publications
Journal Articles
Locastro M, Sanapala C, Mendler JH, Norton SA, Bernacki R, Carroll T, Klepin HD, Watson EE, Liesveld JL, Huselton EJ, O'Dwyer KM, Baran AM, Flannery M, Kluger B, Loh KP
Blood advances.. 2023 May 97 (9):1871-1884. Epub 1900 01 01.
LoCastro M, Sanapala C, Mendler JH, Norton S, Bernacki R, Carroll T, Klepin H, Watson E, Liesveld J, Huselton E, O'Dwyer K, Baran A, Flannery M, Kluger BM, Loh KP
Journal of geriatric oncology.. 2023 January 14 (1):101374. Epub 09/10/2022.
Validating a virtual human and automated feedback system for training doctor-patient communication skills
Haut, K; Wohn, C; Kane, B; Carroll, T; Guigno, C; Kumar, V; Epstein, R; Schubert, L; Hoque, E.
Affective Computing and Intelligent Interaction (ACII). 2023; .
A Novel System to Create Customized Primary Palliative Care Curricula for Training Programs
El-Sourady, M; Martin, S; Carroll, T.
American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine. 2023; 0(0): 1-5.
El-Sourady M, Martin S, Wong HN, Carroll T
Journal of palliative medicine.. 2022 March 25 (3):488-505. Epub 11/30/2021.
El-Sourady M, Martin S, Carroll T
Journal of palliative medicine.. 2022 February 25 (2):184. Epub 1900 01 01.
Carroll T, Mooney C, Horowitz R
Journal of pain and symptom management.. 2021 February 61 (2):364-368. Epub 09/06/2020.
Rafayet, M; Sen, T; Kane, B; Bose, S; Carroll, T; Epstein, R; Schubert, L; Hoque, E.
IEEE Transaction on Affective Computing. 2021; .
Horowitz RK, Hogan LA, Carroll T
Journal of pain and symptom management.. 2020 November 60 (5):1059-1065. Epub 07/30/2020.
Carroll T, El-Sourady M, Karlekar M, Richeson A
The American journal of hospice & palliative care.. 2019 June 36 (6):546-549. Epub 11/18/2018.
Carroll T, Weisbrod N, O'Connor A, Quill T
The American journal of hospice & palliative care.. 2018 April 35 (4):565-569. Epub 08/07/2017.
Relationship and the effectiveness of primary palliative care education
Carroll, T.
Journal of Palliative Medicine. 2018; 21(4): 412-413.
Carroll TM, Ladwig S, Gramling R, Hogan L, Harmor D, Buckley M
Palliative medicine.. 2014 June 28 (6):536-537. Epub 1900 01 01.
Carroll T, Kristjansson A, Murphy M, Sloan SB
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.. 2009 November 61 (5):917-9. Epub 1900 01 01.
Carroll TM, Setlow P
Journal of bacteriology.. 2005 October 187 (20):7119-25. Epub 1900 01 01.
Books
Palliative care for older people: a public health perspective (2015)
Chapter: Generalist and Specialist Palliative Care in the Care of Older People
Authors: Lieve Van den Block, Gwenda Albers, Sandra Martins Pereira, Bregje Onwuteaka-Philipsen, Roeline Pasman, and Luc Deliens
Publisher: Oxford University Press 2015
Continuous sedation at the end of life: Ethical, clinical and legal perspectives (2013)
Chapter: Palliative sedation, consciousness and personhood
Authors: Sigrid Sterckx, Kasper Raus, Freddy Mortier, Sophie Bruinsma, Judith Rietjens, Agnes van der Heide, David Albert Jones, Josep Porta-Sales, Nigel Sykes, Eleanor Wilson, Jane Seymour, David Orentlicher, Evelien Delbeke, Johan Legemaate, Richard Huxtable, Ruth Horn, Timothy Holahan, Thomas Carroll, Claudia Gonzalez, Timothy Quill, Johannes van Delden, Søren Holm, Margaret Battin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press 2013
Evidence-Based Practice of Palliative Medicine, 1st Edition (2013)
Chapter: What are strategies for estimating survival in advanced cancer?
Authors: Nathan E Goldstein M.D. & R. Sean Morrison M.D.
Publisher: Elsevier Press 2013
Ratings & Comments
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Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others
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Patient Comments
Doctor was amazing, very friendly, clarified all the questions. Very knowledgeble and human.
Feb 17, 2025
Excellent care!!
Jan 04, 2025
He always cares about my issues and good listening
Nov 30, 2024
Dr Carroll is a great [...] doctor!
Nov 17, 2024
I have recommended this Doctor to others. He is very good at coming up with methods to help improve things keeping me involved. He is the best Dr I have ever had and I have had good Doctors
Nov 14, 2024
Dr Carroll is phenomenal - great bedside manner, higher knowledgeable, willing to listen. Thankful I was able to find hime as a primary.
Oct 12, 2024
Best
Oct 05, 2024
Great experience
Jul 06, 2024
Always compassionate. Answers all my questions and I am included in decision. Great
Jun 14, 2024
He always talks to me about my questions or concerns on my diabetes
Jun 03, 2024
Dr. Carroll is a fantastic internal medicine physician. He sincerely cares about me as a patient, and it shows in all aspects of our relationship, including visits, medication management, follow-up on inpatient care, paperwork, everything. He has been my primary physician for about 10 years and he is as just as kind, genuine, and professional as my first impression of him.
May 23, 2024
This doctor is fantastic. I have had many doctors which were good but this one is by far the best. He listens and discusses it and provides options/suggestions. I feel completely understood. I have recommended him to others.
May 15, 2024
No concerns with my provider [...]
Apr 13, 2024
First class operation. Everyone treated me first class. [...]
Mar 28, 2024
My provider tries to solve my health problems as much as possible, so keep going.
Mar 07, 2024
I am so grateful to be a part of Dr. Carroll's practice!
Dec 14, 2023
Dr. Carroll is an excellent doctor.
Nov 01, 2023
Dr. Carroll is an outstanding physician! He does not rush you, he listens to what the patient has to say and is familiar with my family history. Highly recommended!
Sep 27, 2023
Nurses are angle's. Drs. are great.
May 18, 2023
[...] Dr Carroll is exceptional- I have referred friends and family to Dr Carroll
May 14, 2023
I recommend to my family and friends my primary Dr. Is well experienced to treat patients.
May 14, 2023
In summmation, I am very pleased with all of the questions asked of me
May 01, 2023
Dr. Carroll is a good listener, always answering all of my many questions, and is very respectful. I always feel I am being taken seriously, and that he cares about what I have to say.
Apr 23, 2023
I could not find a better Dr anywhere He listens to the problems and makes recommendations what to do and why. He is compassionate too
Apr 23, 2023
My provider has enough knowledge about how to treat patient [...].
Mar 01, 2023
Dr. Carroll is an excellent [...] doctor.
Feb 19, 2023
Since I have some trouble expressing myself. Dr Carroll is very patient
Jan 26, 2023
I have recommended Dr Carroll to several people. He is the best Dr I have had and I have had good Drs. He discusses the issue and talked about the different options. He clearly defined issues and involved me in the care
Dec 29, 2022
Dr Carroll is an excellent clinician and person. He cares about my health, and is very expert in his work.
Nov 17, 2022
Excellent doctor! Smart. Caring. Involves you in your care.
Nov 13, 2022
I believe that I am very fortunate to be able to have the Dr (Carroll) as my physician........He and his manner are superb !
Oct 28, 2022
The Dr listened to my problems and talked through things we could rule out. He gave a course of action which I thought was good. This Dr is very good at explaining everything. He is fantastic and I have recommended him to several people
Sep 23, 2022
Great Doctor looking from all aspects!
Sep 02, 2022
This dr. is very good at assessing conditions and making recommendations.
Jul 28, 2022
Doctor Carroll embodies to an exceptional degree all of those qualities one would hope for in a physcian.
Jul 16, 2022
Dr Carroll is caring and smart. I know I will get very good advice and great medical care
Jul 10, 2022
I couldn't be in better hands!
May 18, 2022
Have concerns about my weight. Discussion was optimistic and encouraging. I was given great suggestions & ideas to work with. I felt more positive when I left this appt. than when I arrived. (I had gained a few unwanted pounds.) I felt the doctor was caring and encouraging.
Apr 13, 2022
My PCP is very collaborative.
Feb 02, 2022