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Dr. Wallace Carter Jr, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Wallace Carter Jr, MD
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Dr. Wallace Carter Jr, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Bowling Green, KY.
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Dr. Wallace Carter Jr, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 66
Bowling Green, KY
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Wallace Carter Jr, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Bowling Green, KY.

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Dr. Wallace Carter Jr, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Bowling Green, KY and has 40 years experience. They graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at Brooke Army Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with The Medical Center At Bowling Green. At present, Dr. Carter Jr received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Carter Jr is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
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Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
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Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Bronze Pathway X - KY HMO-POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Western Kentucky Heart and Lung Associates Psc
    825 2nd Ave Ste B1, Bowling Green, KY 42101
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (270) 796-3330
  2. 2 Medical Center Primary Care
    350 Park St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
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Feb 15, 2019
My husband had open heart surgery about 10 years ago. Received excellent care by physician and nursing staff. Excellent OR team as well as post op care. Would highly recommend Dr. Carter and the Medical Center to all my family and friends.
Angie West in Morgantown, KY — Feb 15, 2019
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Biography
  • Dr. Wallace Carter Jr, MD is a cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Bowling Green, KY and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1984. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Internship

Internship
  • Eisenhour Army Medical Center
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brooke Army Medical Center
    1991
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Wallace Carter Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Carter Jr's profile.

Dr. Wallace Carter Jr, MD is affiliated with The Medical Center At Bowling Green.

Yes, Dr. Wallace Carter Jr, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The Medical Center At Bowling Green

    250 Park St, Bowling Green, KY