Overview
Richard Carter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Dr. Carter is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Lump, Lymphadenectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
Dr. Carter is board certified in Surgery (General Surgery). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1625 Hospital Drive, Suite 370, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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. Richard F. Carter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard F. Carter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard F. Carter by calling their office at 843-960-9712. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard F. Carter a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard F. Carter is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, 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. Richard F. Carter specialize in?
While Dr. Richard F. Carter is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Lump. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard F. Carter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard F. Carter has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Richard F. Carter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard F. Carter accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard F. Carter accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-960-9712 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
- Breast CancerDr. Carter isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast LumpDr. Carter isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Lump.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Carter isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- FibroadenomaDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- HerniaDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- Breast InfectionDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- CellulitisDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Epidermoid CystDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Epidermoid Cyst.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- GalactocoeleDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Lump in the AbdomenDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Lump in the Abdomen.
- LymphangiectasisDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.
- LymphedemaDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Lymphedema.
- Meige DiseaseDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Meige Disease.
- NecrosisDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- OophorectomyDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Oophorectomy.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PeritonitisDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- Primary Intestinal LymphangiectasiaDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.
- Sclerosing MesenteritisDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Mesenteritis.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Subareolar AbscessDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Subareolar Abscess.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.