Dr. Stephen L Carter MD
Surgeon
757 Norland Ave Suite 208 Chambersburg PA, 17201About
Dr. Stephen Carter is a general surgeon practicing in Chambersburg, PA. Dr. Carter specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Carter provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1990
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1990
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Sebaceous Cyst
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