About
Dr. Carol Martin built her commitment to seniors long before she entered medicine. After earning her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Notre Dame in 1997, she spent a year with the Vincentian Service Corps in Washington, DC, caring for low-income seniors through Emmaus Services for the Aging. That experience shaped her career path.
She earned her MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2003, where she helped found a student chapter of the American Geriatrics Society. Her residency in Internal Medicine took place at Washington University in St. Louis. She then completed her fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Saint Louis University. After fellowship, she cared for frail seniors in a PACE program in inner city St. Louis, then transitioned into private practice Internal Medicine with a strong geriatric focus. She relocated to Great Falls, Virginia in 2018 and served on the hospitalist and Geriatric Medicine Consult services at INOVA Fairfax Hospital before founding her own practice in 2020. Dr. Martin holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine. She maintains memberships in the American Geriatrics Society, the American College of Physicians, the Catholic Medical Association, and the American Academy of Home Care Medicine. Northern VA Magazine recognized her as a Top Doctor in Geriatric Medicine in 2023 and again in 2025.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Notre Dame, Biological Sciences (1997)
Medical School
Georgetown University School of Medicine (MD, 2003)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis
Fellowship
Geriatric Medicine, Saint Louis University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Martin right for?
Dr. Martin is an excellent fit for older adults who want to remain living independently at home. Patients managing multiple chronic conditions, fall risk, cognitive changes, or complex medication regimens benefit from her geriatric focus. She serves seniors in private residences and senior living communities throughout the Great Falls area. Patients who value a doctor who comes to them, rather than the other way around, will find her model especially practical.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Martin treats a broad range of conditions common in older adults. Her clinical focus includes chronic disease management, cognitive impairment, fall risk, malnutrition, incontinence, depression, sleep disorders, and polypharmacy. She also addresses frailty, functional decline, and social isolation as part of her comprehensive approach to senior health.
Yes, Dr. Martin holds dual board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine. She has practiced medicine for more than 20 years, with a consistent focus on older adults throughout her career.
Dr. Martin earned her MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2003. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Washington University in St. Louis and her Geriatric Medicine fellowship at Saint Louis University. Before founding her practice, she served on the Geriatric Medicine Consult service at INOVA Fairfax Hospital.
Dr. Martin's Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment covers fall risk, cognitive testing, vision and hearing screening, functional status, frailty screening, incontinence screening, malnutrition and weight assessment, depression and social isolation screening, sleep assessment, and medication review. This thorough evaluation helps her identify risks early and build a personalized care plan for each patient.
Yes, Dr. Martin conducts home visits as a core part of her practice model. She also sees patients in senior living communities. Her service area covers Great Falls, VA and surrounding communities within approximately a 15-minute drive.
Dr. Martin's path to geriatric medicine started before medical school. She spent a year with the Vincentian Service Corps in Washington, DC, caring for low-income seniors through Emmaus Services for the Aging. That experience pointed her toward a career focused on older adults. She went on to help found a student chapter of the American Geriatrics Society at Georgetown University School of Medicine.
Yes, Dr. Martin offers telehealth visits for patients who prefer or need remote access. She also conducts in-person home visits and visits to senior living communities, giving patients flexible options for how they receive care.
Dr. Martin includes a thorough medication review and polypharmacy assessment as part of every Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. She evaluates all medications for appropriateness, interactions, and dosing concerns specific to older adults. Careful medication management is a central part of her preventive care model.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026