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Dr. Richard Carter, MD

General Surgery* Age 50
Dr. Richard Carter, MD
4.8 (73 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Carter, MD is a General Surgeon in Greenville, SC.
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Dr. Richard Carter, MD

General Surgery* Age 50
Greenville, SC
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Richard Carter, MD is a General Surgeon in Greenville, SC.

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Dr. Carter graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 2005 and completed a residency at VA Commonwealth University-Medical Colloge VA.Dr. Richard Carter, MD is a General Surgeon in Greenville, SC and has 19 years experience. Dr. Carter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital and St. Francis Downtown. At present, Dr. Carter received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 73 times. Dr. Carter's office accepts new patients. Dr. Carter is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Rib Fracture
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Disorders
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Stricture
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Melanoma
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Appendectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparotomy
Liposuction
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Meniscus Surgery
Nipple Reconstruction
Oophorectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Salpingectomy
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Highlands Center for Women
    135 Commonwealth Dr Ste 210, Greenville, SC 29615
  2. 2 Office
    7605 Forest Ave Ste 212, Henrico, VA 23229
  3. 3 Office
    1625 Hospital Dr Ste 370, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
  4. 4 Henrico Surgical Specialists LLC
    7607 Forest Ave Ste 220, Henrico, VA 23229
  5. 5 St. Francis Inpatient Rehab
    1 Saint Francis Dr, Greenville, SC 29601

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carter
4.8
Based on 73 Reviews
5 Stars (68)
4 Stars (2)
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1 Star (3)

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Aug 01, 2024
Dr. Carter operated on me twice, once for triple hernias and once for a small benign tumor. I couldn't be more pleased with the preparation for the procedures, and the outcomes. I highly recommend Dr. Carter.
N.M. Rubenstein — Aug 01, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • VA Commonwealth University-Medical Colloge VA
    2006
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • VA Commonwealth University-Medical Colloge VA
    2011
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Carter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Carter's profile.

Dr. Richard Carter, MD is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital and St. Francis Downtown.

Yes, Dr. Richard Carter, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Henrico Doctors' Hospital

    1602 Skipwith Rd, Richmond, VA

  • St. Francis Downtown

    1 Saint Francis Dr, Greenville, SC