5
2 Ratings
Summary
Dr. Richard Carlton treats coronary artery disease, coronary artery disease in women, and myocardial ischemia, and performs coronary artery bypass graft, minimally invasive heart surgery, and off-pump bypass surgery. He practices surgery and is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center.
Dr. Carlton is board-certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He completed his residency at Spartanburg Medical Center – Church Street Campus in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and sees patients in Hickory, North Carolina. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Carlton 5 out of 5.
Dr. Carlton is board-certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He completed his residency at Spartanburg Medical Center – Church Street Campus in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and sees patients in Hickory, North Carolina. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Carlton 5 out of 5.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 17 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Spartanburg Medical Center - Church Street Campus, Spartanburg, SC
- 1 specialty
- 5 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
FryeCare Cardiothoracic Surgery
415 N Center St Ste 204Hickory, NC 28601 Tel: (828) 323-1100
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 40 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience | 42 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Hickory , NC | Salisbury , NC | Morganton , NC | Waycross , GA |
| Med School: Univ Maryland | Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine | Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard Alan Carlton
Medical Specialties
Richard Alan Carlton has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Richard Alan Carlton has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Richard Alan Carlton holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina. They are board certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and American Board of Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Spartanburg Medical Center - Church Street Campus, Spartanburg, SC.
NPI Number
Richard Alan Carlton's NPI number is 1104887850.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I make an appointment with Richard Carlton?
- You can find contact information for Richard Carlton here on Vitals.
- Where is Richard Carlton's office located?
- Richard Carlton's office is located at 415 N Center St Ste 204, Hickory, NC, 28601.
- What languages does Richard Carlton speak?
- Richard Carlton speaks English.
- Is Richard Carlton accepting new patients?
- Richard Carlton is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Richard Carlton's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
- Does Richard Carlton accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Richard Carlton accepts on their Vitals profile.
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