Summary

Dr. Michele Carpenter is a surgeon who specializes in surgery with over four decades of experience serving patients. She earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed her surgical training through residency programs at Naval Hospital San Diego. Dr. Carpenter is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. She communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Carpenter practices at Saint Joseph Hospital Orange and sees patients in Orange, California. She focuses on treating breast cancer, including cases where the cancer has spread or returned, as well as Paget disease of the breast. Her surgical expertise includes performing radiation therapy procedures and working with specialized medical devices like insulin pens and autoinjectors. Patients have given Dr. Carpenter an average rating of 4.5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 43 years of experience
  • 48 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Naval Hospital San Diego
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Regents of the University of California - Orange

1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 475Orange, CA 92868

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog, English Speaks English
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Med School: Georgetown University School of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michele Mauer Carpenter

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • GEHA
  • Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Alliance - Medicaid
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Magellan Health
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - IPA
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Nippon Life Benefits - PPO
  • Optima Health - Medicaid
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Providence Health Plans
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michele Mauer Carpenter has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michele Mauer Carpenter has the following area of expertise

  • Breast Diseases

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Naval Hospital San Diego1989
Naval Hospital San Diego1984
Naval Hospital, San Diego1983
Naval Medical Center San Diego1983

Medical School

Georgetown University School of MedicineGraduated in 1983

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Dr. Michele Carpenter speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Michele Carpenter affiliated with?
Dr. Michele Carpenter is affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital Orange.

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