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Dr. Peter Carruth, MD

Dr. Peter Carruth, MD

General Surgery*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Carruth, MD is a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1966. He is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Locations

Sutter Rehabilitation Institute

Office3941 J St Ste 270 Sacramento, CA 95819
1
New Patient?
(916) 306-7951

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Carruth is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital Sacramento, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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About Me

care philosophy

Each patient is unique. I believe in a team approach to patient health. When we partner with our patients, our patients are in control of their individual health goals. 
  • General Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • Cardiovascular Surgery

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  • Charity Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1968
  • George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1966
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy General Hospital

    4001 J St
    Sacramento, CA 95819
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    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

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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