CLINTON, Md. — MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center proudly announced the addition of Stacey T. Martindale, MD, MBA, FACS, to its surgical team on March 24, 2025. A fellowship-trained general surgeon, Dr. Martindale specializes in minimally invasive and robotic procedures, including abdominal surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, lipoma and cyst excisions, bowel resection, appendectomy, and laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Her arrival bolsters the hospital’s capacity to serve Southern Maryland with advanced surgical care.
Dr. Martindale joins MedStar from Reston Hospital Center in Reston, Virginia, where she was Trauma ICU Director and a trauma surgeon. She earned her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)/New Jersey Medical School, completing an internal medicine residency there. Her training continued with a general surgery residency at Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York and a surgical critical care fellowship at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. Certified by the American Board of Surgery in both general surgery and surgical critical care, she brings extensive expertise to Clinton.
“I work in partnership with my patients to create a treatment plan we both feel comfortable with,” Dr. Martindale said. “Medical decisions can be overwhelming, and I provide the guidance and reassurance my patients need to make the best choice for their health.” Her patient-centered approach emphasizes collaboration, tailoring recommendations to individual needs—a philosophy honed over years in high-stakes trauma and critical care settings.
MedStar Southern Maryland, part of the MedStar Health network serving over 500,000 patients annually across Maryland and D.C., strengthens its surgical offerings with Dr. Martindale’s skills. Her expertise in minimally invasive techniques aligns with growing demand for procedures that reduce recovery time and complications.
Dr. Martindale’s appointment follows a trend of MedStar expanding specialized care in Southern Maryland, enhancing access to advanced surgery amid a region projected to grow by 5% over the next decade. Patients seeking her services can expect a blend of technical precision and empathetic guidance, reinforcing the hospital’s commitment to community health.
