Richard Carter
Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions
1625 Hospital Drive, Suite 370, 
Mount Pleasant, SC 

Overview

Richard Carter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years.

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 1 peer reviewed article.

Graduate Institution

Virginia Commonwealth University, 2001.0

Residency

Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in VA

Board Certifications

Surgery (General Surgery)

Hospital Affiliations

East Cooper Medical Center
Trident Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Capital District Physicians Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

East Cooper Breast & General Surgery
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 Carter

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard 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 Carter a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard 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 Carter specialize in?

While Dr. Richard 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 Carter participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richard Carter has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Richard 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 Carter accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard 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

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