Summary

R. Neal Carter, D.O., is a cardiothoracic surgeon with special interests in adult cardiac surgery, including coronary bypass, valvular surgery with minimally invasive approaches, and treatment of aortic aneurysms. He also specializes in thoracic surgery, including robotic approach to the lungs, pleura and mediastinum. A graduate of Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines, IA, Dr. Carter completed a general surgery residency at Saint Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, OH, and a cardiothoracic surgery residency at the Texas Heart Institute – Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and American Board of Surgery.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.7
  • 21 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Summa Health Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialists

75 Arch St Ste 302Akron, OH 44304
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular SurgeryThoracic SurgeryVascular SurgeryCardiovascular Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.7 
4.8 
21 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Akron , OHElyria , OHBeachwood , OHAkron , OH
Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Universidad De La Salle Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr Richard Neal Carter has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr Richard Neal Carter has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Tennessee, 2025, Inactive
Doctor Of Osteopathy, Ohio, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 2005

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