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Dr. Richard Carlton, MD

Cardiac Surgery · Male · Age 66

Dr. Richard Carlton, MD is a cardiac surgery specialist in Hickory, NC and has been practicing for 30 years. He graduated from University Of Massachusetts Medical School in 1981 and specializes in cardiac surgery.

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(828) 323-1100

415 N Center St Ste 204

Hickory, NC 28601

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(828) 323-1100

Dr. Carlton accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Open Access Plus
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Humana: Choice Care PPO

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for North Carolina

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Carlton's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Congenital Heart Disease

high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Carlton treats Congenital Heart Disease more than 89% of his peers

Dr. Carlton treats this condition more than 89% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels
Congenital Cardiovascular Malformations
Congenital Heart Block
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Defects, Adult
Congenital Heart Defects, Fetal
Congenital Heart Defects, Pediatric
Congenital Mitral Malformation
Congenital Mitral Stenosis
Congenital Septal Defect

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Carlton performs Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery more than 77% of his peers

Dr. Carlton performs this procedure more than 77% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Multi-Arterial Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Carlton treats Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) more than 71% of his peers

Dr. Carlton treats this condition more than 71% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Coronary Artery Calcification
Coronary Artery Disease, Autosomal Dominant 1
Coronary Artery Disease, Autosomal Dominant 2

Dr. Carlton's conditions and procedures:

Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm
Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Benign Tumor
Cancer
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Artery Dissection
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Empyema
Endocarditis
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Surgery
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Disease
Heart Surgery
Lobectomy, Open
Lung Cancer
Lung Removal (Partial or Complete): Open, or Resection of Lung Tumor: Open
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mediastinal Tumors, Malignant
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Mitral Valve Surgery
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pericardial Disease
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Septal Defect
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thrombosis
Tracheal Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Vascular Disease
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

About Me

Biography

Specialties

Cardiac Surgery

Board Certifications

General Surgery
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery

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Education

1989

Cleveland Clinic

Fellowship Hospital

1988

University Miami/Jackson Meml Hospital

Residency Hospital

1986

Spartanburg Genl Hospital

Residency Hospital

1981

University Of Massachusetts Medical School

Medical School

1989

1988

1986

1981

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Carlton saved my husband's life...he did 2 open heart surgeries, the second of which other doctors likely would avoid as the outcome was not especially good. His surgical skills are without equal except in the area of caring , concern and comfort for the family of the patient. We will be...Read More

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