

Dennis A. Carlini, MD
About
Dr. Carlini is a member of the MedStar Orthopaedic Institute and performs surgery at our MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center location.
Dr. Carlini’s specialties include:
Credentials
Board Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
- Medical School Georgetown University School of Medicine - 1973
- Residency Program MedStar Georgetown University Hospital - 1978
- Internship Program MedStar Georgetown University Hospital - 1974
- Medical School Georgetown University - 1973
Conditions Treated
- Tendonitis/Sports-related Hand & Wrist Injuries
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hammer Toe
- Foot & Ankle Injuries and Fractures
- Flat Feet
- Ankle Instability / Sprains
- Bunions
- Sports-Related Knee Pain
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Meniscus Injuries
- ACL and Ligament Injuries
- Knee Pain
- Trigger Finger
- Wrist Fracture (Break)
- Trauma to the Hand, Wrist and Forearm
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tennis Elbow & Tendonitis
- Ulnar Nerve Compression
- Traumatic Elbow Injuries
- Shoulder Pain, Instability and Dislocations
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Osteonecrosis (Avascular Necrosis) of the Hip
Locations




Insurance
MedStar Health Providers participate with a wide range of health insurance products. We accept self-pay patients and the insurances plans listed below. This list is not comprehensive, it is updated periodically and is subject to change. If you do not see your health insurance plan or product listed, or if you have any questions regarding MedStar Health’s participation with your health plan, please contact your health plan to verify participation with our providers.
Since the MedStar Health providers span the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia regions, our participation with DC, Maryland and Virginia Medical Assistance programs varies by provider group. Please contact your MedStar Physician’s Office to assist with verifying Medical Assistance participation. If you are enrolled in a Medicaid Managed Care Organization, please contact your Medicaid health plan to verify participation.
Insurance Plans Accepted- CAREFIRST - Blue Choice Advantage & Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- UNITED HEALTHCARE - United Healthcare Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO, GEHA, Compass Rose)
- PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. (PHCS) - Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- UNITED HEALTHCARE - OneNet PPO, Inc.
- UNITED HEALTHCARE - Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- UNITED HEALTHCARE - Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- CIGNA HEALTH CARE - CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CIGNA HEALTH CARE - POS OA & OA Plus
- CAREFIRST - CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CIGNA HEALTH CARE - Choice Fund PPO
- UNITED HEALTHCARE - United Healthcare Compass (HMO)
- AETNA - Open POS II
- MEDSTAR FAMILY CHOICE - MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- UNITED HEALTHCARE - United Healthcare Core Essential (HMO)
- UNITED HEALTHCARE - United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CAREFIRST - CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity
- MEDSTAR MEDICARE CHOICE - MedStar Medicare Choice
- UNITED HEALTHCARE - M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- AETNA - Aetna USAccess (POS)
- UNITED HEALTHCARE - M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CIGNA HEALTH CARE - CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- AETNA - Open EPO Plus
- TRICARE - Tricare Prime
- AETNA - Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- AETNA - Aetna Innovations: HMO & EPO Plus
- AETNA - Innovation Health: PPO
- AETNA - Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- CIGNA HEALTH CARE - Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- TRICARE - Tricare for Life (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- AETNA - Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CAREFIRST - HealthyBlue PPO
- UNITED HEALTHCARE - United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- MEDSTAR SELECT - MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan)
- UNITED HEALTHCARE - United Student Resources
- CAREFIRST - CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- COVENTRY HEALTH NETWORK - Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- TRICARE - Tricare Extra (Indemnity)
- COVENTRY HEALTH NETWORK - Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- AETNA - Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- AETNA - Innovation Health: Indemnity
- UNITED HEALTHCARE - United Healthcare Choice Plus
- AETNA - Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund) Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- AETNA - Innovation Health: POS Plus
- CAREFIRST - CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- FIRST HEALTH (NOW COVENTRY) - FIRST HEALTH
- TRICARE - Tricare Standard
- COVENTRY HEALTH NETWORK - First Health PPO
- CAREFIRST - CFBCBS BlueChoice HMO
- COVENTRY HEALTH NETWORK - Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- AETNA - Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CIGNA HEALTH CARE - CIGNA Indemnity
- CAREFIRST - CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
Contact Us by Phone
Our providers are available to diagnose and treat a wide range of orthopedic and sports medicine injuries. To request an appointment by phone, please call (855) 788-6464. , Monday-Friday, 8a.m. to 6p.m.
If this is an emergency, please call 911 immediately for assistance.
Your privacy is important to us. All information you provide is 100% confidential.