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Dr. Richard Ford Carter M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

2/5(5)
1420 Vernon Rd Lagrange GA, 30240
Rating

2/5

About

Dr. Richard Carter is a gastroenterologist practicing in Lagrange, GA. Dr. Carter specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Carter performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1972

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Richard Ford Carter M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. RICHARD CARTER, MD

1420 Vernon Rd -
Lagrange, GA 30240
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New patients: 706-884-7434
Fax: 706-884-5520

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Dr. Richard Ford Carter M.D. has a rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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