2.7
3 Ratings with 1 written Review
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
- 21 years of experience
- speaks English
- Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
- 1 written review
- 1 specialty
- 5 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Spent time with me
- Flexible scheduling
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Office Location
Summa Health Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialists
75 Arch St Ste 302Akron, OH 44304 Tel: (330) 384-9001
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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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 21 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience | 6 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, Portuguese, Spanish | Speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi |
| Akron , OH | Elyria , OH | Ravenna , OH | Broadview Heights , OH |
| Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Universidade Federal Do Parana Faculdade De Medicina Curitiba | Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Richard Neal Carter
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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
Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
Dr Richard Neal Carter holds inactive and expired medical licenses in the states of Tennessee and Ohio.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an inactive medical license in the state of Tennessee that expired in 2025 and an expired medical license in the state of Ohio that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005.
NPI Number
Dr Carter's NPI number is 1508168303.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr Richard Carter affiliated with?
- Dr Richard Carter is affiliated with Summa Health System Akron Campus, Bristol Regional Medical Center, and Indian Path Community Hospital.
- What languages does Dr Richard Carter speak?
- Dr Richard Carter speaks English.
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