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Dr. Donald Carter, MD

Dr. Donald Carter, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Donald Carter, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Merced, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Carter has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from Washington University St Louis in 1986. He is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Merced. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

3351 M St Ste 205 Merced, CA 95348
Telehealth available
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Dr. Carter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carter

4.1
33 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Best ENT in Merced
Great doctor and staff. I recommend Dr. Carter to anyone with ENT concerns.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Feb 08, 2024
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Wonderful man wonderful Dr Another ent in merced paralyzed one of my vocal chords dr Carter keeps it working ! Did as he needs you to do and cooperate he is the best dr
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sharon Buchanan – Jul 01, 2021
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Dr. Carter did not see the excess mucus on my vocal cords and growths causing my voice to be raspy. I left his office in disgust after he again wanted me to fill out new patient forms simply because their system upgrade failed to migrate existing patient records. My primary care physician referred me to another ENT specialist at Stanford Hospital. Surgery performed on March 15, 2018 and 2 months later my voice changed but is near radio quality. Transformed my life.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Karma in Merced, CA – Jun 09, 2018
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I used Dr. Carter when my children were little and was happy, but things have changed. My husband is on a CPAP machine and we struggle every time he needs supplies. We have paid out of pocket because we can't get the necessary info sent for insurance approval. My husband has never actually seen Dr. Carter...just his PA. We are going on 6 months trying to get what we need. We will once again pay out of pocket because he has been without his medically necessary machine for 6 months. -10 score
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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May 09, 2018
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I think Dr. Carter is an awesome physician. My elderly mother was quite hard-of-hearing and very stubborn about insisting NO HEARING AIDS. Dr. Carter was very firm and honest with her; never unkind, just firm. He convinced her to wear the hearing aids. He's quite knowledgeable (I too, am now his patient.) I'm appreciate that as he types his notes into my electronic chart during our appointment, he reads aloud what he's typing to make sure we're both "on the same page." Great doc!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Patrice Stribling Nelson in Merced CA – Mar 06, 2018
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Amazing doctor. I was really sick for the longest time and no other doctor could figure out what was wrong with me. Dr Carter diagnosed me Addisons Disease and referred me to an endocrinologist. He also treats my thyroid. I feel great now. I could never thank him enough!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Priscila Olivares in Merced, CA – Aug 15, 2017
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I lost my hearing in my left ear. I was referred to Dr. Carter. After a hearing test was performed in his office and he reviewed my situation he decided to do cortisone injections. My hearing has been restored and after his follow up I have now been released. I can say that the staff and Dr Carter was very professional and I am very pleased to have my hearing back.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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D. Price in Chowchilla, CA – Mar 07, 2017
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I was have continuous sinus infections. I had surgery with Dr. Carter and I will so much better. So glad I found an answer with Dr. Carter. Thank you
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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charlotte eggleston in Dos Palos, CA – Jan 30, 2016
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Dr. Donald Carter, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Merced, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Carter has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from Washington University...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • University Kans School Med

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • Washington University St Louis

    Medical School, 1986

  • University Of Kansas Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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    Locations

    Practice

    Gateway Ear Nose and Throat Inc3351 M St Ste 205 Merced, CA 95348
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    Office801 W L St Los Banos, CA 93635
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    Practice

    Mercy Medical Center Merced333 Mercy Ave Merced, CA 95340
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