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Dr. Thomas Carter, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.5 (228)
Map Pin Small Phoenix, AZ
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Thomas Carter, MD

Dr. Thomas Carter, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Phoenix, AZ. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med and is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix. Patients rated Dr. Carter an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Carter works at The Orthopedic Clinic Association in Phoenix, AZ with other offices in Tempe, AZ, Glendale, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain and Knee Sprain 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. Carter's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Phoenix Office
    2222 E Highland Ave Ste 300, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (602) 277-6211
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:30
  2. 2
    Tempe Office
    5002 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (602) 277-6211
  3. 3
    The Orthopedic Clinic Association Inc.
    2222 E Highland Ave Ste 300, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (602) 512-8558
  4. 4
    Steward Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center
    2122 E Highland Ave Ste 300, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (602) 553-3113
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    11:00 - 14:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
  5. 5
    The Orthopedic Clinic Association
    6320 W Union Hills Dr Ste B1800, Glendale, AZ 85308 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (602) 277-6211
  6. 6
    The Orthopedic Clinic Association
    9377 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (602) 277-6211

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
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Bursitis Chevron Icon
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Chevron Icon
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Elbow Bursitis Chevron Icon
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Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee) Chevron Icon
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Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow) Chevron Icon
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain Chevron Icon
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip) Chevron Icon
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle) Chevron Icon
Low Back Pain Chevron Icon
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain Chevron Icon
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) Chevron Icon
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon Chevron Icon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Ankle Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Elbow Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Foot Chevron Icon
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Osteochondritis Dissecans Chevron Icon
Patellar Chondromalacia Chevron Icon
Patellar Fracture Chevron Icon
Patellar Tendonitis Chevron Icon
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) Chevron Icon
Rheumatoid Arthritis Chevron Icon
Runner's Knee Chevron Icon
Shoulder Fracture Chevron Icon
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis Chevron Icon
Spina Bifida Chevron Icon
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear) Chevron Icon
Tibia and Fibula Fractures Chevron Icon
Tibial Fracture Chevron Icon
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair Chevron Icon
Fracture Care Chevron Icon
Joint Drainage Chevron Icon
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Knee Arthroscopy Chevron Icon
Knee Replacement Chevron Icon
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Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release Chevron Icon
Meniscus Surgery Chevron Icon
Menisectomy Chevron Icon
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Myofascial Trigger Point Injection Chevron Icon
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP) Chevron Icon
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Trigger Point Injection Chevron Icon
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    4.5
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    Based on 228 ratings
    Patient Ratings (228)
    5 Star
    (193)
    4 Star
    (6)
    3 Star
    (1)
    2 Star
    (5)
    1 Star
    (23)
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    About Dr. Thomas Carter, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1255316287
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Jackson Hole Orthopaedics/Sports Injuries
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Ohio State University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Thomas Carter, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Carter is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Carter has seen patients for Joint Pain and Knee Sprain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Carter on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    228 patients have reviewed Dr. Carter. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Carter.

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