Dr. Frank Moulton Carter MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
301 S 7th Ave Suite 100 Reading PA, 19611About
Dr. Frank Carter is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Reading, PA. Dr. Carter specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Carter often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1984
Temple University School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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- Crohn's Disease
- Anal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Vascular Disease
- Aerolase® Technologies
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- Dr. Scot David Paris M.D.1329 E HIGH ST POTTSTOWN PA 19464
- Dr. Wayne Calvin Devos MD, PHD301 S 7th Ave Reading PA 19611