Overview
Preston Carter is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia and Obesity.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
Locations
5000 Fitzsimmons Dr Madigan Army Ctr, Tacoma, WA 98431
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. Preston Carter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Preston Carter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Preston Carter by calling their office at 253-968-2200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Preston Carter a top-rated expert for Umbilical Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Preston Carter is classified as an Experienced expert for Umbilical Hernia, 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. Preston Carter specialize in?
While Dr. Preston Carter is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Umbilical Hernia, Obesity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Preston Carter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Preston Carter has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Umbilical Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Preston Carter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Preston Carter accept my insurance?
Dr. Preston Carter accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicaid and Premera Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-968-2200 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
- Experienced
- ObesityDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.