Dr. Russell A. Carter M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
100 N Academy Ave Danville PA, 17822About
Dr. Russell Carter is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Danville, PA. Dr. Carter specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Carter typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1988
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1988
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Heart Disease
- Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
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