Russell A. Carter
Experienced in Neuroendocrine Tumor
Experienced in Neuroendocrine Tumor

Overview

Russell Carter, MD, is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. Carter completed his medical degree, his residency in general surgery and fellowships in peripheral vascular surgery and cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Carter performs aortic aneurysm repair, coronary artery bypass surgery and heart valve repair and replacement, as well as ventricular assist device implantation. He also performs cutting-edge procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and supports transcatheter mitral valve procedures. Dr. Carter is an active member and participating member in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Tumor, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
The University Of Tennessee - Memphis, 1988 - Doctor Of Medicine
Residency
The University of Tennessee - Memphis, 1993
Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in PA
Fellowships
The University of Tennessee - Memphis, 1999
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center - Cardiothoracic Surgery
1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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