Summary

Dr. Richard Carter is a surgeon with expertise spanning plastic surgery and gastroenterology. He earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. With 21 years of experience in surgical practice, Dr. Carter has developed comprehensive skills across multiple surgical specialties.

Dr. Carter practices at several locations including Mount Pleasant and Greenville, South Carolina, as well as Richmond, Virginia. He treats complex conditions such as breast cancer, including metastatic cases and Paget disease of the breast. His surgical expertise includes specialized imaging procedures and comprehensive pathology evaluation. Patients have given Dr. Carter an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars for his care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 21 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
  • 12 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Ford Carter has 4 locations

Southeastern Spine Institute And Ambulatory Surgery Center

1625 Hospital DrMount Pleasant, SC 29464
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Richmond Surgical

7607 Forest Ave Ste 220Richmond, VA 23229

Bon Secours Saint Francis Downtown

1 Saint Francis DrGreenville, SC 29601

Saint Francis Eastside

125 Commonwealth DrGreenville, SC 29615

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Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: Mercer University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Queensland School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Ford Carter

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • EmblemHealth
  • First Choice Health
  • Health First Health Plans
  • Humana
  • Integra
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health
  • PreferredOne
  • SAMBA
  • Select Health of South Carolina
  • Select Health of South Carolina - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Ford Carter has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Ford Carter has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Gastroenterology
  • Laparoscopic General Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

Dr. Richard Ford Carter holds an active medical license in the state of South Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of South Carolina that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine in 2005.

NPI Number

Dr. Carter's NPI number is 1982813283.

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Dr. Richard Carter's office is located at 1625 Hospital Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464.
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