Dr. Robert Rick Carter M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
UMKC School of Medicine Residency Program, M1-210 Kansas City MO, 64108About
Dr. Robert Carter is a vascular surgeon practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Carter specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Carter diagnoses and treats vascular diseases and performs vasular surgeries. Common conditions that a vascular surgeon treats are aneurysms, atherosclerosis and varicose veins. Vascular specialists might also treat trauma, venous ulcers, poor leg circulation, peripheral arterial disease and other vascular-related issues.
Education and Training
University of California 2004
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Treatments
- Stroke
- Varicose Veins
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Swelling
- Leg Ulcer
- Vascular Disease
- Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails
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