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Dr. Nicholas Karter, MD

Dr. Nicholas Karter, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Nicholas Karter, MD is a plastic surgeon in Farmington, CT and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 2012. He is affiliated with medical facilities Hartford Hospital and The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Connecticut Ear Nose & Throat Associates

499 Farmington Ave Ste 210 Farmington, CT 06032

Make an Appointment

(860) 676-2472

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Karter is affiliated with Hartford Hospital Hartford, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Karter is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Karter specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
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Dr. Karter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karter

4.1

23 ratings, 21 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Amanda – Feb 11, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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LR – Jun 24, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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May 17, 2024
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What went well
  • 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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Kaitlyn – Oct 13, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Aug 11, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Patient in Avon, CT – Oct 24, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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Jessica – Jul 16, 2020
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What went well
  • 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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Cindy – Mar 15, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 05, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Anabella303 – Oct 16, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Lauren – Aug 15, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 03, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Ashley in West Hartford – Jun 29, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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Sur Kramer in East Hartford , CT – Jun 09, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 14, 2019
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May 10, 2019
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May 10, 2019
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1 person found this helpful
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Apr 26, 2019
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1 person found this helpful
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Apr 10, 2019
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Apr 09, 2019
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Cosmetic Surgery Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Karter is a patient-focused facial plastic surgeon. He strives to make each patient feel valued, listened to, and respected. Rather than dictating care, Dr. Karter strives to act as a guide, educating and inspiring patients while working with...read more

biography

Dr. Karter is a Connecticut native, raised in Woodbury, Connecticut. He completed his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Bridgeport, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He attended medical school at The State University of New York at...read more

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • American Academy Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery, The Langsdon Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 2018

  • University Of Connecticut Health Center

    Residency Hospital, 2017

  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Medical School, 2012

  • University Of Bridgeport

    Undergraduate School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr. Karter is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Connecticut Ear Nose & Throat Associates

    Ct Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC499 Farmington Ave Ste 210 Farmington, CT 06032
    1

    Germantown Ambulatory Sgcl Center

    Germantown Ambulatory Surgical7499 Poplar Pike Germantown, TN 38138
    2

    Practice

    Office249 Main St Wethersfield, CT 06109
    3

    Regional Medical Center At Memphis

    Regional Medical Center At Memphis877 Jefferson Ave Memphis, TN 38103
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Hartford Hospital

      80 Seymour St
      Hartford, CT 06102
      Recipient of 29
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback

    • The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus

      100 Grand St
      New Britain, CT 06052
      Recipient of 14
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality