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Dr. Peter Carter, MD

General Surgery* Age 75
Dr. Peter Carter, MD
5.0 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Peter Carter, MD is a General Surgeon in Portland, ME.
Dr. Peter Carter, MD
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Dr. Peter Carter, MD

General Surgery* Age 75
Portland, ME
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Peter Carter, MD is a General Surgeon in Portland, ME.

About

Dr. Carter graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed a residency at Maine Medical Center. Dr. Peter Carter, MD is a General Surgeon in Portland, ME. Dr. Carter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northern Light Mercy Hospital. Dr. Carter has experience treating conditions like Peripheral Edema and Lymphedema among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Carter received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Carter's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Carter is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Edema
Lymphedema
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Edema
Lymphedema
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Edema
Lymphedema
Abdominal Pain
Burn Injuries
Colorectal Cancer
Lipomas
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Second-Degree Burns
Varicose Veins
Venous Hypertension
Venous Insufficiency
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Wound Repair
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Appendicitis
Atherosclerosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Buerger's Disease
Carcinoma in Situ
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Embolism
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Klinefelter Syndrome
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Marfan Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurofibrosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Postthrombotic Syndrome
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spider Veins
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Sclerotherapy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Tufts PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Tricare
  • Fallon Community Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • Cigna PPO
  • Medicare
  • MVP Health Care
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • PHCS
  • Select
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Mercy Fore River Express Care
    175 Fore River Pkwy, Portland, ME 04102
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 879-3000
  2. 2 Office
    155 Fore River Pkwy Ste 110, Portland, ME 04102
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 879-3190
  3. 3 Northern Light Mercy Hospital
    175 Fore River Pkwy, Portland, ME 04102
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 879-3190
  4. 4 Parkland Medical Center
    1 Parkland Dr, Derry, NH 03038
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (603) 421-3688
  5. 5 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
    789 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (603) 740-2832
  6. 6 Northern Light Mercy Hospital
    144 State St, Portland, ME 04101
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 879-3190

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5.0
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Apr 10, 2024
Dr Carter has the quintessential combination of Professional Skill and Genuine Kindness and Caring, both necessary components for HEALING!!
Jeannette Robinson — Apr 10, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Maine Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Maine Medical Center
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Peter Carter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Carter's profile.

Dr. Carter frequently treats the following conditions: Peripheral Edema and Lymphedema. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Peter Carter, MD is affiliated with Northern Light Mercy Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northern Light Mercy Hospital

    175 Fore River Pkwy, Portland, ME