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Address
HCA Healthcare Summerville Breast Care Specialists
295A Midland Pkwy Suite 260
Summerville, SC 29485
About Richard F Carter, MD
Biography
Dr. Richard Carter is a board-certified general surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He specializes in Breast and General Surgery practicing in Summerville, SC.
Originally intrigued by surgery from watching MASH as a child. Dr Carter pursued his surgical career and completed training during which time he developed the skills and interest in breast surgery and care. Now in practice he can offer quality and timely care for breast cancer and other breast surgery cond
Originally intrigued by surgery from watching MASH as a child. Dr Carter pursued his surgical career and completed training during which time he developed the skills and interest in breast surgery and care. Now in practice he can offer quality and timely care for breast cancer and other breast surgery cond
Care Philosophy
Dr. Carter promises all patients prompt, personalized, and quality care.
Procedures and Conditions Treated
- Axillary Dissection
- Biopsy/Excision - Lymph Node - Open
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Imaging And Screening
- Breast Surgery
- Encounter For Prophylactic Or Other Procedures
- General Surgery
- Genetic Testing
- Lumpectomy
- Mastectomy
- Nipple Exploration
Specialties
- General Surgery - Board Certified
Affiliations
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital, A part of Trident Hospital
Clinic Website
Credentials and Education
MCV Surgery
Residency
2012
University of Virginia
Undergraduate
1996
Medical College of Virginia/VCU
Medical School
2005
MCV Surgery
Internship
2006