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Jonathan T. Carter, MD
General Surgery • Gastrointestinal SurgeryJonathan T. Carter, MD
General Surgery • Gastrointestinal Surgery- Telehealth Visits
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About me
Dr. Jonathan Carter is a surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive, advanced approaches such as laparoscopic and robotic surgery to treat abdominal conditions. He cares for patients with hernias and disorders of the esophagus, gallbladder, stomach and intestines. He is also a bariatric surgeon and a member of the acute care surgery program, which provides surgical care in emergencies.
After earning his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine, Carter completed a residency in surgery and a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery at UCSF.
Carter is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. As a UCSF faculty member, Carter has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed research papers in the subject areas of esophageal disease, bariatric surgery, hernia and medical information science.
Carter received the 2008 and 2015 UCSF Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators' Excellence in Teaching Awards, as well as UCSF's annual patient safety award in 2014 and 2016. He received the Julius R. Krevans Award for patient care at UCSF, as well as the prestigious Fred H. and Esther E. Nusz Achievement Award.
See a UCTV video of Carter, who discusses Obesity in America – Diet, Drugs or Surgery.
Education & training
Board certification
- General Surgery, American Board of Surgery
Fellowship
- UCSF Graduate Medical Education
Residency
- General Surgery, UCSF Graduate Medical Education
- UCSF Medical Center GME/RESEARCH
Internship
- UCSF Graduate Medical Education
Degree
- MD, Stanford University School of Medicine
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Publications
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- December 10, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Great friendly doctor and staff
- November 19, 20254.9 out of 5 Stars
Both Dr. Carter and the fellow (whose name I can't remember, sorry) were very helpful, listen to me, explained things really well. I was very impressed and very pleased
- October 8, 20255 out of 5 Stars
I appreciated the Doctor's listening skills, explanations of my options, and his experience of my situation, also his friendly demeanor.
- September 27, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Care provider and his staff were excellent! They made us feel at ease and listened to all our concerns.
- August 27, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Carter was very professional, efficient and pleasant.
- June 25, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Carter is an extremely effective communicator. Very empathetic and caring.
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