Dr. Peter W. Carter, MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
6005 Park Ave Suite 1000b Memphis TN, 38119Rating
3/5
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Dr. Peter W Carter is an Oncologist - Hematologist practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Carter specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, colon and other GI malignancies and malignant Lymphoma as well as other tumors. Also, he treats benign blood disorders as well as blood clothing problems.
His primary expertise is in the use of Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for various types of cancer.
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Education and Training
University of Tennessee MD 1983
Duke University Cancer Center Fellow : Oncology - Hematology 1989
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Lymphadenopathy treatment?
Fibrinogen levels?
You definitely would be advised to have a Hematology consultation. It is possible that you have coagulation disorder which increases the potential of blood clots and simultaneously the risk of miscarriage as well. READ MORE
I am on chemo for follicular NHL?
Monoclonal antibody therapy with Rituxan in combination with Bendamustine chemotherapy is an excellent first-line treatment for follicular non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. After cycle one, I always change IV Rituxan to the SQ version Hycella which takes a matter of minutes to give. This is an outpatient protocol and in most instances, I give growth factor support with long-acting G-CSF which prevents dangerous decreases in the white blood cell count. READ MORE
How can I lower my hemoglobin levels?
The most common reason for an elevation of the red cell count is cigarette smoking. This results in chronic lung disease and reduced levels of oxygen. The response of the bone marrow is to make excess red blood cells. This is referred to as Secondary Erythrocytosis. The best advice is to consult with a Hematologist and to discontinue cigarette smoking all together. READ MORE
What is the treatment for thrombosis in the leg?
The treatment I advise for such problems is Xarelto 15 mg Q 12 for 21 days and then 20 mg daily. I then follow the patient in the clinic and at 6 months check for a specific clotting disorder. If that panel is negative then I convert the patient to Aspirin. READ MORE
Can you walk after a bone marrow biopsy?
After every bone marrow test I have done in the past 35 years, my patient was able to walk without difficulty. READ MORE
Can low iron cause behavior problems?
That is very possible. With a decrease in the iron, the red cell count declines which causes fatigue and shortness of breath. READ MORE
Does acupuncture help with anemia?
Acupuncture is helpful in many ways. However, I do not believe it will have any meaningful impact on anemia. READ MORE
What doctor deals with blood clots?
Best advice is to consult with a Hematologist. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- ASCO
Fellowships
- Duke University School of Medicine 1989
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Get to know Hematologist-Oncologist Dr. Peter W. Carter, who serves patients in Memphis, Tennessee.
An established hematologist-oncologist, Dr. Carter works with patients at the Baptist Cancer Center – Memphis, an affiliate of Baptist Memorial Health Care. He specializes in gastrointestinal cancer, and thoracic cancer.
Regarded as one of the premier health care systems in the nation, Baptist Memorial Health Care is an award-winning network serving communities in the Mid-South, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for their patients.
Throughout his academic career, Dr. Carter graduated with his medical degree from Ahmadu Bello University in 1983. He then went on to complete his residency at the Methodist Hospital Central in 1986, and his fellowship at the Duke University School of Medicine in 1989.
An expert in his field, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
In his professional experience, Dr. Carter is an attending physician at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville, Baptist Memorial Restorative Care Hospital, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton, and Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women.
Hematology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood. Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A hematologist-oncologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of cancer, malignant blood diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, and blood disorders such as iron-deficiency anemia, clotting abnormalities, hemophilia, and sickle-cell disease.
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