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Dr. Jonathan Carter, MD
General Surgery*
4.5 (15)
San Francisco, CA
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24 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Overview of Dr. Jonathan Carter, MD
Dr. Jonathan Carter, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in San Francisco, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 24 years of experience. They graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Carter an average 4.5 star rating.
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Dr. Carter's Office Locations
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University of California San Francisco505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143 Directions (415) 476-1000
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Univ of California Home Care Serv400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143 Directions (415) 353-2161
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Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
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Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
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Specialties*
- General Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 24 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1194854067
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- Stanford University School of Medicine
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