About
Dr. Bruce Carroll has practiced family medicine in St. Mary's, Kansas since 1990, building one of the most enduring physician relationships in the region. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Dallas in 1983 and his medical degree from Southwestern Medical School in Dallas in 1987. He then completed his residency training in family medicine in Wichita Falls, Texas before settling permanently in St. Mary's.
Dr. Carroll brings deep roots in full-spectrum rural family medicine, with particular clinical interests in cardiology, sports medicine, and lifestyle medicine. Between 1990 and 2012, he delivered over 800 babies in St. Mary's and continues to offer prenatal and newborn care today. He holds a Level 2 CrossFit trainer certification and co-founded CrossFit Benedictus in 2013 with his wife Cindy, where he still coaches and trains. Married since 1983, Bruce and Cindy have three daughters, one son, nine granddaughters, and three grandsons. Outside the clinic, he enjoys cooking on his Big Green Egg and tackles hiking, backpacking, and mountain climbing in the Rocky Mountains.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Dallas, graduated 1983
Medical School
Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, graduated 1987
Residency
Family Medicine, Wichita Falls, Texas
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Carroll right for?
Dr. Carroll serves patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors managing chronic conditions. Families looking for a single physician who knows every member across generations will find a natural fit here. Patients managing diabetes, high blood pressure, or asthma benefit from his approach to root causes and lifestyle change. Athletes and active adults appreciate his sports medicine background and CrossFit expertise. Anyone seeking unhurried, physician-only primary care from a doctor deeply embedded in the St. Mary's community will feel at home with Dr. Carroll.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Carroll treats a broad range of conditions across all ages. His clinical focus includes diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and chronic disease management. He also handles sports injuries, prenatal care, and newborn care. His interests in cardiology and lifestyle medicine inform how he approaches prevention and long-term health.
Yes. Dr. Carroll provides all patient care directly. Mission Medical DPC does not employ nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Every visit involves Dr. Carroll personally.
Dr. Carroll has practiced family medicine in St. Mary's since 1990, giving him over 34 years in the same community. Many of his current patients have seen him for decades, and he continues to care for multiple generations within the same families.
Yes, Dr. Carroll offers prenatal care as part of his membership services. He delivered over 800 babies in St. Mary's between 1990 and 2012 and continues to enjoy caring for expectant mothers and newborns today.
Dr. Carroll takes longer appointments with patients managing chronic conditions. He discusses holistic options, lifestyle changes, and root causes rather than focusing solely on medication management. His background in lifestyle medicine and CrossFit training informs this approach.
Dr. Carroll earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Dallas in 1983 and his MD from Southwestern Medical School in Dallas in 1987. He completed his family medicine residency in Wichita Falls, Texas before beginning practice in St. Mary's in 1990.
Yes. Sports medicine is one of Dr. Carroll's core clinical interests. He holds a Level 2 CrossFit trainer certification and co-founded CrossFit Benedictus in 2013. He treats sports injuries and works with active patients on performance and injury prevention.
Yes. Dr. Carroll provides care across all life stages, including newborn care, well-child visits, sports physicals, well-woman care, and care for older adults managing chronic conditions. His panel includes multiple generations of the same families.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026