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Dr. Carter Tharpe, MD

Cardiology*
4.8 (21)
Map Pin Small Forsyth, GA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Carter Tharpe, MD

Dr. Carter Tharpe, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Forsyth, GA. They specialize in Cardiology, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from Vanderbilt University and is affiliated with Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center, Houston Healthcare - Warner Robins and Upson Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Tharpe an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Tharpe works at Ascension Medical Group Genesys Heart Center in Forsyth, GA with other offices in Milledgeville, GA, Macon, GA and Warner Robins, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Atherosclerosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Tharpe's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Surgical Institute - Forsyth Office
    120 N Lee St Ste C, Forsyth, GA 31029 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (478) 741-1208
  2. 2
    The Hemlock Pain Center LLC
    750 N Cobb St Ste 150, Milledgeville, GA 31061 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (478) 741-1208
  3. 3
    Central Georgia Heart Center
    1062 Forsyth St Ste 1B, Macon, GA 31201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (478) 741-1208
  4. 4
    Middle Georgia Women's Health Partners LLC
    304 Margie Dr, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (478) 741-1208

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Piedmont Macon Medical Center
  • Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
  • Houston Healthcare - Warner Robins
  • Upson Regional Medical Center

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Treatment frequency



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Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Atherosclerosis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Angina
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Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Cardiomegaly
Chest Pain
Hypertension
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Unstable Angina
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Arrhythmias
Cardiomyopathy
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Heart Murmur
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Orthostatic Hypotension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Ultrasound
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Endocarditis
Aneurysm
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Block
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Postthrombotic Syndrome
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Third Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Fibrillation
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1972547651
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Vanderbilt University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology
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    Dr. Tharpe has seen patients for Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Atherosclerosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Tharpe on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Tharpe. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tharpe.

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