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Dr. Richard Carter Jr, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 55
Dr. Richard Carter Jr, MD
4.3 (19 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Carter Jr, MD is an Internist in Jefferson City, TN.
Dr. Richard Carter Jr, MD
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Dr. Richard Carter Jr, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 55
Jefferson City, TN
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Carter Jr, MD is an Internist in Jefferson City, TN.

About

Dr. Carter Jr graduated from Baylor University. Dr. Richard Carter Jr, MD is an Internist in Jefferson City, TN and has 21 years experience. Dr. Carter Jr currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Jefferson Memorial Hospital and Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. Dr. Carter Jr has experience treating conditions like Nail Infection and Muscle Cramping among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Carter Jr received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Carter Jr's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Carter Jr accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wellness Examination
Nail Infection
Muscle Cramping
Wellness Examination
Nail Infection
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Fever
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Foot Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Abdominal Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
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Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Confusion
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Febrile Convulsion
Fibromyalgia
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lice
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Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Scabies
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Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Pap Smear

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  • Blue Network P PPO
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    Blue Network S PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
    National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Knoxville Heart Group-Jefferson City
    380 W Broadway Blvd, Jefferson City, TN 37760
  2. 2 Office
    1907 W Morris Blvd Ste A200, Morristown, TN 37813
  3. 3 Office
    610 Cosby Hwy, Newport, TN 37821
  4. 4 Office
    120 Hospital Dr Ste 130, Jefferson City, TN 37760

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carter Jr
4.3
Based on 19 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Patient Reviews
Jan 08, 2023
I don’t know why in the world anyone wouldn’t be pleased with Dr Carter!! I’ve been a patient of Dr Carter’s for 12 yrs and he is the most knowledgeable Dr I’ve ever gone to and has saved my life many times!! He is always an excellent listener and so so nice and is always concerned like I’m his only patient. His staff is amazing, especially his nurse Lexi!! So if you need a wonderful Dr to take good care of your health, call for Dr Carter! But call ahead, he’s so good he’s usually Booked 2 or 3 months in advance!
Sheila — Jan 08, 2023
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Internal Medicine
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  • Baylor University
    2003
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Carter Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Carter Jr's profile.

Dr. Carter Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Nail Infection and Muscle Cramping. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Carter Jr, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Memorial Hospital and Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Jefferson Memorial Hospital

    110 Hospital Dr, Jefferson City, TN

  • Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System

    908 W 4th North St, Morristown, TN