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Dr. Richard Carter, DO

Bariatric Surgery* Age 73
Dr. Richard Carter, DO
4.7 (77 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Carter, DO is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Arlington, TX.
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Dr. Richard Carter, DO

Bariatric Surgery* Age 73
Arlington, TX
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience
Dr. Richard Carter, DO is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Arlington, TX.

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Dr. Carter graduated from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1976 and completed a residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.Dr. Richard Carter, DO is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Arlington, TX and has 48 years experience. Dr. Carter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Medical City Arlington, Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital and USMD Hospital at Arlington. At present, Dr. Carter received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 77 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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Obesity
Sleeve Gastrectomy
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
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Gallbladder Diseases
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Ischemic Colitis
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Partial Lung Collapse
Pyloric Stenosis
Surgical Weight Loss
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Breast Surgical Procedure
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Laparoscopic Oncology Procedure
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist

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Locations

  1. 1 South Arlington Primary Care Associates P.A.
    811 W Interstate 20, Arlington, TX 76017
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (817) 557-5036
  2. 2 USMD Hospital at Arlington
    801 W Interstate 20, Arlington, TX 76017
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (817) 886-4456

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Jan 27, 2018
Dr. Carter is one of a kind!!!! He has preformed surgery on both my husband and I now! He is everything you hope for in a physician and treats each patient as if they were family! I love Dr. Carter and his precious staff!
Kristin in Fort Worth — Jan 27, 2018
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Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center
    1981
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Carter, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Carter's profile.

Dr. Richard Carter, DO is affiliated with Medical City Arlington, Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital and USMD Hospital at Arlington.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Medical City Arlington

    3301 Matlock Rd, Arlington, TX

  • Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital

    800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX

  • USMD Hospital at Arlington

    801 W Interstate 20, Arlington, TX