
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. 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.
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Locations
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.
Geisinger Medical Center - Thoracic Surgery
Dr. Scott LeMaire is a professor of cardiothoracic surgery, the associate chief scientific officer and the associate dean for research at Geisinger. His primary research interest focuses on thoracic aortic disease, with a particular emphasis on organ protection during aortic surgery, genetic causes of thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection, and molecular mechanisms of aortic wall degeneration. In his clinical work, Dr. LeMaire offers minimally invasive endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy to treat patients with hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating of the palms and/or underarms). This safe, highly effective outpatient procedure can provide patients with immediate relief from symptoms. He also offers thoracic sympathectomy to patients with severe heart rhythm abnormalities that persist despite optimal treatment with medications and catheter-based procedures.|After graduating from Quincy College, Dr. LeMaire earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School. He completed residency training in general surgery, then in cardiothoracic surgery, at Baylor College of Medicine.|He has received funding from the National Institutes of Health, the American Heart Association, and the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for his research studying the pathobiology of thoracic aortic disease. A past president of the Association for Academic Surgery, Dr. LeMaire is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Surgical Research and the second vice president of the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association. He serves on the board of directors for the Thoracic Surgery Foundation, the scientific advisory board of The Marfan Foundation and the board of trustees for his alma mater, Quincy University.|Dr. LeMaire is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Lemaire is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Marfan Syndrome, Aortic Dissection, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
The Vascular Center-East Stroudsburg
Sharvil Sheth is a Thoracic Surgeon in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sheth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy.
Lehigh Valley Physician Group
David Meir-Levi is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Meir-Levi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Heart TumorDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
