Richard Carter, D.O.
Specialty Surgery Center of Ft. Worth
1717 Precinct Line Rd., Suite 101
Hurst, TX 76054
A pioneer in refining Lap Band surgeries, Dr. Carter has performed over 3,200 Lap Band procedures since 2002. Dr. Carter was one of the first to adopt the minimally-invasive laparoscopic technique.
Education
- Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- Medical School: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
- University: University of Nevada, Reno
Certifications / Recognitions
- Fellowship of American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
- National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners
- American Board of Osteopathic Surgery
Professional Organizations / Associations
- American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
- American Osteopathic Association
- American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- Texas Association of Bariatric Surgery
- Tarrant County Medical Society
- Texas Medical Association
Video: Specialty Surgery Center of Ft. Worth Surgeon Dr. Richard Carter
Why do I perform the Lap Band procedure?
“I perform weight-loss surgery to give patients their health back. The Lap Band procedure allows patients to gain self-esteem and over-all well being.”
Dr. Carter is an independent physician engaged in the private practice of medicine.
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