Dr. Michael D Carter M.D.
Orthopedist
5220 Oleander Dr Suite A Wilmington NC, 28403About
Dr. Michael Carter is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Wilmington, NC. Dr. Carter specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Carter tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1986
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement (arthroplasty) And More
Fellowships
- Sports Medicine - Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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