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Ian Carroll, MD, MS
Pain specialist, Anesthesiologist
Practice Areas
Professional Education
- Medical Education: Columbia University (1998) NY
- Fellowship: Stanford University School of Medicine (2003) CA
- Residency: Stanford University School of Medicine (2002) CA
- Board Certification: Pain Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology (2004)
- Internship: Stanford University School of Medicine (1999) CA
- Board Certification: Anesthesia, American Board of Anesthesiology (2003)
- M.S., Stanford University, Clinical Epidemiology (2006)
- M.D., Columbia University (1998)
Publications
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In reply.
Schmidt, P. C., Ruchelli, G., Mackey, S. C., & Carroll, I. R. (2014). In reply. Anesthesiology, 121(2), 424-426. -
Self-Loathing Aspects of Depression Reduce Postoperative Opioid Cessation Rate
Hah, J. M., Mackey, S., Barelka, P. L., Wang, C. Km., Wang, B. M., & Carroll, I. R. (2014). Self-Loathing Aspects of Depression Reduce Postoperative Opioid Cessation Rate. PAIN MEDICINE, 15(6), 954-964. -
Management of Chronic Pain Following Nerve lnjuries/CRPS Type II
Carroll, I., & Curtin, C. M. (2013). Management of Chronic Pain Following Nerve lnjuries/CRPS Type II. HAND CLINICS, 29(3), 401-?. -
Perioperative interventions to reduce chronic postsurgical pain.
Carroll, I., Hah, J., Mackey, S., Ottestad, E., Kong, J. T., & Curtin, C. (2013). Perioperative interventions to reduce chronic postsurgical pain. Journal of reconstructive microsurgery, 29(4), 213-222.
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Perioperative Interventions to Reduce Chronic Postsurgical Pain
Carroll, I., Hah, J., Mackey, S., Ottestad, E., Kong, J. T., & Curtin, C. (2013). Perioperative Interventions to Reduce Chronic Postsurgical Pain. JOURNAL OF RECONSTRUCTIVE MICROSURGERY, 29(4), 213-222.
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Daily cytokine fluctuations, driven by leptin, are associated with fatigue severity in chronic fatigue syndrome: evidence of inflammatory pathology
Stringer, E. A., Baker, K. S., Carroll, I. R., Montoya, J. G., Chu, L., & Younger, J. W. (2013). Daily cytokine fluctuations, driven by leptin, are associated with fatigue severity in chronic fatigue syndrome: evidence of inflammatory pathology. JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE, 11.
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Exploratory factor analysis of the beck depression inventory: predictors of delayed opioid cessation after surgery in a pilot cohort study
Hah, J., Carroll, I., Younger, J., & Mackey, S. (2013). Exploratory factor analysis of the beck depression inventory: predictors of delayed opioid cessation after surgery in a pilot cohort study. JOURNAL OF PAIN, 14(4), S25-S25.
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Daily cytokine fluctuations, driven by leptin, are associated with fatigue severity in chronic fatigue syndrome: evidence of inflammatory pathology.
Stringer, E. A., Baker, K. S., Carroll, I. R., Montoya, J. G., Chu, L., & Younger, J. W. (2013). Daily cytokine fluctuations, driven by leptin, are associated with fatigue severity in chronic fatigue syndrome: evidence of inflammatory pathology. Journal of translational medicine, 11, 93-?.
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A Pilot Cohort Study of the Determinants of Longitudinal Opioid Use After Surgery
Carroll, I., Barelka, P., Wang, C. K. M., Wang, B. M., Gillespie, M. J., & Mackey, S. C. (2012). A Pilot Cohort Study of the Determinants of Longitudinal Opioid Use After Surgery. ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA, 115(3), 694-702.
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Sensory Pain Qualities in Neuropathic Pain
Mackey, S., Carroll, I., Emir, B., Murphy, T. K., Whalen, E., & Dumenci, L. (2012). Sensory Pain Qualities in Neuropathic Pain. JOURNAL OF PAIN, 13(1), 58-63.
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Human Response to Unintended Intrathecal Injection of Botulinum Toxin
Carroll, I., Fischbein, N., Barad, M., & Mackey, S. (2011). Human Response to Unintended Intrathecal Injection of Botulinum Toxin. PAIN MEDICINE, 12(7), 1094-1097.
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Variable expression of soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 in patients at high risk for preeclampsia
Dwyer, B. K., Krieg, S., Balise, R., Carroll, I. R., Chueh, J., & Druzin, M. (2010). Variable expression of soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 in patients at high risk for preeclampsia. JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE, 23(7), 705-711.
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Pain Quality Predicts Lidocaine Analgesia among Patients with Suspected Neuropathic Pain
Carroll, I. R., Younger, J. W., & Mackey, S. C. (2010). Pain Quality Predicts Lidocaine Analgesia among Patients with Suspected Neuropathic Pain. PAIN MEDICINE, 11(4), 617-621.
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A Novel CT-Guided Transpsoas Approach to Diagnostic Genitofemoral Nerve Block and Ablation
Parris, D., Fischbein, N., Mackey, S., & Carroll, I. (2010). A Novel CT-Guided Transpsoas Approach to Diagnostic Genitofemoral Nerve Block and Ablation. PAIN MEDICINE, 11(5), 785-789.
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Cutaneous Neuroma Physiology and Its Relationship to Chronic Pain
Curtin, C., & Carroll, I. (2009). Cutaneous Neuroma Physiology and Its Relationship to Chronic Pain. JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, 34A(7), 1334-1336.
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Sympathetic Block with Botulinum Toxin to Treat Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Carroll, I., Clark, J. D., & Mackey, S. (2009). Sympathetic Block with Botulinum Toxin to Treat Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. ANNALS OF NEUROLOGY, 65(3), 348-351.
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Factors contributing to pain chronicity
Wang, C. K., Hah, J. M., & Carroll, I. (2009). Factors contributing to pain chronicity. CURRENT PAIN AND HEADACHE REPORTS, 13(1), 7-11.
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Serratus muscle stimulation effectively treats notalgia paresthetica caused by long thoracic nerve dysfunction: a case series.
Wang, C. K., Gowda, A., Barad, M., Mackey, S. C., & Carroll, I. R. (2009). Serratus muscle stimulation effectively treats notalgia paresthetica caused by long thoracic nerve dysfunction: a case series. Journal of brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injury, 4, 17-?.
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Postoperative Pain Following Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Prospective Study
Chou, L. B., Wagner, D., Witten, D. M., Martinez-Diaz, G. J., Brook, N. S., & Carroll, I. R. (2008). Postoperative Pain Following Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Prospective Study. FOOT & ANKLE INTERNATIONAL, 29(11), 1063-1068.
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Reduced Cold Pain Tolerance in Chronic Pain Patients Following Opioid Detoxification
Younger, J., Barelka, P., Carroll, I., Kaplan, K., Chu, L., & Mackey, S. (2008). Reduced Cold Pain Tolerance in Chronic Pain Patients Following Opioid Detoxification. PAIN MEDICINE, 9(8), 1158-1163.
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Prenatal diagnosis of placenta accreta - Sonography or magnetic resonance imaging?
Dwyer, B. K., Belogolovkin, V., Tran, L., Rao, A., Carroll, I., & Chitkara, U. (2008). Prenatal diagnosis of placenta accreta - Sonography or magnetic resonance imaging?. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE, 27(9), 1275-1281.
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Urinalysis vs urine protein-creatinine ratio to predict significant proteinuria in pregnancy
Dwyer, B. K., Gorman, M., Carroll, I. R., & Druzin, M. (2008). Urinalysis vs urine protein-creatinine ratio to predict significant proteinuria in pregnancy. JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY, 28(7), 461-467.
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Mexiletine therapy for chronic pain: Survival analysis identifies factors predicting clinical success
Carroll, I. R., Kaplan, K. M., & Mackey, S. C. (2008). Mexiletine therapy for chronic pain: Survival analysis identifies factors predicting clinical success. JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, 35(3), 321-326.
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Multivariate analysis of chronic pain patients undergoing lidocaine infusions: Increasing pain severity and advancing age predict likelihood of clinically meaningful analgesia
Carroll, I., Gaeta, R., & Mackey, S. (2007). Multivariate analysis of chronic pain patients undergoing lidocaine infusions: Increasing pain severity and advancing age predict likelihood of clinically meaningful analgesia. CLINICAL JOURNAL OF PAIN, 23(8), 702-706.
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Intravenous lidocaine for neuropathic pain: diagnostic utility and therapeutic efficacy.
Carroll, I. (2007). Intravenous lidocaine for neuropathic pain: diagnostic utility and therapeutic efficacy. Current pain and headache reports, 11(1), 20-24.
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Celiac plexus block for visceral pain.
Carroll, I. (2006). Celiac plexus block for visceral pain. Current pain and headache reports, 10(1), 20-25.
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A vaccine to prevent herpes zoster
Carroll, I., Gaeta, R., & Mackey, S. (2005). A vaccine to prevent herpes zoster. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 353(13), 1414-1415.
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Management of perioperative pain in patients chronically consuming opioids
Carroll, I. R., Angst, M. S., & Clark, J. D. (2004). Management of perioperative pain in patients chronically consuming opioids. REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE, 29(6), 576-591.
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HIV Tat represses transcription of the beta(2)-microglobulin promoter
Carroll, I. R., Wang, J., Howcroft, T. K., & Singer, D. S. (1998). HIV Tat represses transcription of the beta(2)-microglobulin promoter. MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY, 35(18), 1171-1178.
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Patient Comments
Patients comments are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Excellent care provider.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr. Carroll has been more attentive to my total care than any other doctor. I have ever seen. He looks at the whole person.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
I highly recommend Dr. Carroll - by controlling my pain, he changed my life. He is brilliant but also kind & caring.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr. Carroll is very kind & thoughtful.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr. Carroll is a wonderful doctor -
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr Carroll was excellent and recommended him as a pain management expert to my orthopedic surgeon and other CRPS patient.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Very patient and very compassionate in regards to my concerns & pain.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr. Carroll attentive/focused/compassionate/confident. Great bedside manner. Doesn't rush/listens great.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
He's just great!
SHC Patient, May 2015
He looked at my whole medical history to see if there are connections to my nerve damage & pain issues.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Dr. Carroll is the best doctor I have ever had the privilege to meet I'm very lucky.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Dr. Carroll couldn't have been nicer. He explained the implants & why it's my last option!
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
I have seen Dr. Carroll for the first time and only once so it is difficult to judge about confidence etc.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Dr. Carroll's demeanor/attitude/follow thru & caring instills confidence in me and he delivers amazing results.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Dr. Carroll is knowledgeable, thorough, compassionate and he is an extraordinary care giver.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Dr. Carroll spent a lot of time with me to get to the cause of my back pain.
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
Dr. Carroll is the best! Very knowledgeable, considerate and understanding.
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
Dr. Carroll is thoughtful, considerate and generally amazing. I drive 3-4 hrs. to see him.
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
Excellent care dedicated workers.
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
Dr. Carroll is the best in all ways of any doctor I have ever had I feel it is a honor to have him as my doctor!
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
Dr. Carroll diagnosed my problem within 15 min. Very kind, educated. Excellent diagnostician - the very best!!!
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
Excellent care!
SHC Patient, Nov 2014
Excellent doctor - he helped get my pain in face over 5 yrs. ago; got rid of my daughters migraines and is now treating my son's pain.
SHC Patient, Nov 2014
Absolutely great.
SHC Patient, Aug 2014
I have seen several providers for my pain Dr. Carroll is by far the best. From now on I will only schedule with him.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Dr. was the best in all of the above questions that I have ever experienced and I am 68 yrs. old.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
Dr. Carroll shows great concern for my well-being & responds to my concerns. He is working w/me to find new treatment options.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
Was hoping that Dr. Carroll would be more involved. Connected very well with him. Dr. Carroll connects very well with patients.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Excellent care provider.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr. Carroll has been more attentive to my total care than any other doctor. I have ever seen. He looks at the whole person.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
I highly recommend Dr. Carroll - by controlling my pain, he changed my life. He is brilliant but also kind & caring.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr. Carroll is very kind & thoughtful.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr. Carroll is a wonderful doctor -
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr Carroll was excellent and recommended him as a pain management expert to my orthopedic surgeon and other CRPS patient.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Very patient and very compassionate in regards to my concerns & pain.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr. Carroll attentive/focused/compassionate/confident. Great bedside manner. Doesn't rush/listens great.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
He's just great!
SHC Patient, May 2015
He looked at my whole medical history to see if there are connections to my nerve damage & pain issues.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Dr. Carroll is the best doctor I have ever had the privilege to meet I'm very lucky.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Dr. Carroll couldn't have been nicer. He explained the implants & why it's my last option!
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