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Summary
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.
Read More Read less 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.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 17 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University of Miami, Miami, FL
- 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 | Urology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 42 Years of Experience | 53 Years of Experience | 44 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English |
| Hickory , NC | Waycross , GA | Lincolnton , NC | Morganton , NC |
| Med School: UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA | Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine | Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine | Med School: Sackler School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Alan Carlton
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Alan Carlton has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Alan Carlton has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
American Board of Surgery
Surgery
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
University of Miami, Miami, FL
Residency
Spartanburg Medical Center - Church Street Campus, Spartanburg, SC
Medical School
UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA
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