Dr. Jonathan T. Carter
Overview
Dr. Jonathan Carter is a surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive, advanced approaches such as laparoscopic and robotic surgery to treat abdominal conditions. He cares for patients with hernias and disorders of the esophagus, gallbladder, stomach and intestines. He is also a bariatric surgeon and a member of the acute care surgery program, which provides surgical care in emergencies. After earning his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine, Carter completed a residency in surgery and a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery at UCSF. Carter is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. As a UCSF faculty member, Carter has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed research papers in the subject areas of esophageal disease, bariatric surgery, hernia and medical information science. Carter received the 2008 and 2015 UCSF Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators' Excellence in Teaching Awards, as well as UCSF's annual patient safety award in 2014 and 2016. He received the Julius R. Krevans Award for patient care at UCSF, as well as the prestigious Fred H. and Esther E. Nusz Achievement Award. See a UCTV video of Carter, who discusses Obesity in America – Diet, Drugs or Surgery .
Dr. Carter is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 57 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Carter has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jonathan T. Carter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jonathan T. Carter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jonathan T. Carter by calling their office at 415-353-2804. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jonathan T. Carter a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jonathan T. Carter is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obesity, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Jonathan T. Carter specialize in?
While Dr. Jonathan T. Carter is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Hernia, and Gastric Bypass. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Jonathan T. Carter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jonathan T. Carter has published 57 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Jonathan T. Carter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jonathan T. Carter accept my insurance?
Dr. Jonathan T. Carter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2804 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Carter isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gastric BypassDr. Carter isDistinguished. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- HerniaDr. Carter isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- ObesityDr. Carter isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Carter isDistinguished. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastrectomyDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Experienced
- AppendicitisDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).