Specializing In
- Adolescent Gynecology
- Cervical Dysplasia and Colposcopy
- Contraception Management
- da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
- Family Planning
- Gynecology
- Hormone Replacement
- Infertility
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Menopause
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Obstetrics
- PCOS
- Pelvic Pain
- Peri-menopause
- Post-menopause
- Preventive Healthcare
Biography
Dr. Carella joined Luminis Health OBGYN Annapolis Summer 2025. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and her medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. She then completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, where she served as administrative chief resident in her final year. Following residency, Dr. Carella relocated to Maryland with her husband, an officer in the United States Air Force.
Dr. Carella has advanced training and certification in Da Vinci robotic surgery, specializing in minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She is passionate about providing individualized, comprehensive care to women at all stages of life. Her areas of interest include: high-risk obstetrics, fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome, abnormal uterine bleeding, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy.
When she’s not caring for patients, Dr. Carella enjoys cheering on the Virginia Tech Hokies at football games, traveling, running, and spending quality time with her dachshund, friends, and family.
Focused on
- Robotic and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
- High-risk obstetrics
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Uterine fibroids and fibroid removal (minimally invasive and abdominal myomectomy)
- Endometriosis
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Menopause and hormone replacement therapy
- Perimenopause management
- Infertility evaluation and treatment
- Family planning and contraceptive management (IUD and Mirena placement/removal, female sterilization)
- Comprehensive hysterectomy care (abdominal, laparoscopic, and vaginal)
- Hysteroscopic surgery and endometrial ablation
- Cervical procedures (LEEP, cervical conization)
- Additional surgical expertise: dilation and curettage, Bartholin’s gland excision, labiaplasty
- Pessary management
Education
- Undergraduate: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University- B.S. in Biological Sciences
- Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic medicine – Blacksburg, VA
- Residency: HCA Florida Brandon Hospital – USF Morsani GME
Board Certifications
- Board eligible, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Professional Organizations:
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)
- The North American Menopause Society (NAMS)