Dr. Richard Alan Carlton M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
420 N Center St Hickory NC, 28601About
Dr. Richard Carlton is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Hickory, NC. Dr. Carlton specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Carlton 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 Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma 1981
University Of Massachusetts Medical School 1981
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Aneurysm
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
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