Overview
Richard Carter is a General Surgeon in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Carter is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2050 Meadowview Pkwy, Kingsport, TN 37660
75 Arch St Ste 302, Akron, OH 44304
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
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Carter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Carter by calling their office at 423-230-5000. 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 Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Carter is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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 Heart Bypass Surgery, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. 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 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. 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 Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-230-5000 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
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- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Carter isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Collapsed LungDr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Carter isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).