Richard Alan Carlton, MD

Dr. Richard Carlton is a surgeon who specializes in thoracic and cardiac surgery. He earned his medical degree from UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, Massachusetts, and completed his residency at Spartanburg Medical Center - Church Street Campus in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Carlton furthered his training through a fellowship at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida. He holds certifications in both Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and Surgery from the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Carlton speaks English.

Dr. Carlton practices at Catawba Valley Medical Center and sees patients in Hickory, North Carolina. His expertise includes treating coronary artery disease and addressing heart conditions that affect women specifically. He also manages myocardial ischemia, which occurs when the heart muscle doesn't receive enough oxygen-rich blood. Dr. Carlton performs comprehensive health assessments through metabolic panels and glucose …testing to monitor his patients' overall health. Patients rate him 5.0 out of 5 stars on average.