Donald P. Carter
Experienced in Tongue Tie

Dr. Donald P. Carter

Otolaryngology
Dignity Health
Dignity Health Medical Foundation
315 Mercy Ave, Suite 400, 
Merced, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Experienced in Tongue Tie
Dignity Health
Dignity Health Medical Foundation
315 Mercy Ave, Suite 400, 
Merced, CA 
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Overview

I want to provide compassionate care, in a conservative manner when possible.

Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Tie. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.

Graduate Institution
Medical School: Washington University School Of Medicine, MO
Residency
Residency: University of Kansas, KS
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Licenses
Otolaryngology in CA
Board Certifications
American Board Certified Otolaryngology
Hospital Affiliations
Mercy Medical Center Merced
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male

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Wellcare
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Locations

DIGNITY HEALTH MEDICAL FOUNDATION
315 Mercy Ave, Suite 400, Merced, CA 95340
Call: 209-564-3700
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