Dr. Richard Alan Carter, MD

Dr. Richard Carter is a family medicine physician who has dedicated over three decades to providing comprehensive primary care to patients throughout Kentucky. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed his residency at St. Joseph Medical Center, building a strong foundation in family-centered healthcare. With 33 years of experience serving families in his community, Dr. Carter offers care in both English and Spanish to better serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Carter practices at multiple locations across Barbourville and Corbin, Kentucky, maintaining affiliations with Barbourville ARH Hospital, Baptist Health Corbin, and ContinueCare Hospital at Baptist Health Corbin. He specializes in managing high blood pressure and addressing muscle weakness concerns that can affect daily activities. His practice includes coordinating physical therapy services and strength training programs to help patients regain mobility and function. …Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.