Summary

Dr. Anthony Carter, a native of Peabody, Massachusetts, attended Boston University graduating Summa Cum Laude with distinction. He was recognized as a Commonwealth Scholar and became an inductee of Phi Beta Kappa. He gained early acceptance into Boston University School of Medicine, graduating with honors and as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha. Dr. Carter completed his internship and residency at NYU/Bellevue Medical Center. Upon completion of his internship/residency, he spent three years at Langley Air Force Base as a staff orthopaedic surgeon which included a tour of duty overseas as part of Operation Restore Hope in Somalia. Dr. Carter joined Hampton Roads Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in 1995. He is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Carter is the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Mary Immaculate Hospital and has been the Dean of the Health Academy. His special interests lie in sports medicine and minimally invasive tissue sparing total joint replacements. Dr. Carter instructs nationally and internationally on total hip replacements using the muscle sparing anterior approach and he is currently pioneering the technique for hip resurfacing using the same muscle sparing anterior approach. He was the first orthopaedic surgeon to perform the "Jiffy Hip" in Virginia. He has been featured in MD News and Outpatient Surgery Magazine for his work in these areas. Hampton Roads Magazine recognized Dr. Carter as a top 10 "Top Doc" in orthopaedic surgeon.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 39 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • New York University
  • 39 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 4 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine And Sports Medicine

730 Thimble Shoals Blvd Ste 130Newport News, VA 23606
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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39 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 79 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Newport News , VAMiddletown , NJWestfield , NJNorfolk , VA
Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine Med School: St Christopher Iba Mar Diop College Of Medicine Med School: University of Virginia
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Anthony Thomas Carter, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Plan
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Integra
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optima Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Virginia Premier Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Anthony Thomas Carter, M.D., F.A.A.O.S. has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Anthony Thomas Carter, M.D., F.A.A.O.S. has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Laminectomy
  • Leg Fracture (Tibial Fractures)
  • Orthopaedic Trauma
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York University.

Medical School

Graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Carter, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.'s NPI number is 1982673380.

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Dr. Anthony Carter, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.'s office is located at 730 Thimble Shoals Blvd Ste 130, Newport News, VA, 23606.
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Dr. Anthony Carter, M.D., F.A.A.O.S. speaks English and Spanish.

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