As a thoracic surgeon in Pennsylvania, Dr. Russell Carter is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
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Yes, Dr. Russell A. Carter is accepting new patients at this office.
(570) 808-6349
100 N Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
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Yes, Dr. Russell A. Carter is accepting new patients at this office.
(570) 271-5840
100 N Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822-9800
Dr. Russell Carter graduated from Other in 1988.
Dr. Carter has two offices in Pennsylvania where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery, General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Carter works with one thousand doctors including Dr. Daniela Hangan and Dr. Francis Yanoviak.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Carter may see patients in Pennsylvania for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
As a general surgeon in Pennsylvania, Dr. Carter performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Carter may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Carter may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
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MD • 1988
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Carter, but only those who participate in Medicare.