Thomas Carter
7400 North Dobson Road, Suite 201, 
Scottsdale, AZ 

Overview

I have spend nearly 2 decades as the Suns Head Team Physician and 14 at ASU as the Head Orthopedic Team Physician. I am now serving as the Head Orthopedic Team Physician at GCU. I enjoy covering sports events, but also hiking and travelling.

His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.

Graduate Institution

University Of Pittsburgh, 1983

Residency

The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, 1988

Specialties

Orthopedics
Sports Medicine

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in AZ

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

University of Western Ontario, Sports Medicine, 1989
Teton Outpatient Services, Sports Medicine, 1988

Hospital Affiliations

Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Banner Sports Medicine Scottsdale
7400 North Dobson Road, Suite 201, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Other Locations
Banner - University Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute
755 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006
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While Dr. Thomas Carter is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tendinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

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Dr. Thomas Carter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 480-733-7400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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