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Dr. Peter Carter, MD

Dr. Peter Carter, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Peter Carter, MD is a general surgeon in Portland, ME. He is affiliated with Northern Light Mercy Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

175 Fore River Pkwy Portland, ME 04102
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Carter is affiliated with Northern Light Mercy Hospital Portland, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Carter specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Carter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carter

5.0

11 ratings, 5 with a written review
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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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Jeannette Robinson – Apr 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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K. Brown – Feb 20, 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
What could be improved
No results
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lowell – Jan 30, 2018
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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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Jessica Trewhella in Nantucket, MA – Mar 10, 2017
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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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Atlanta, GA – Aug 02, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Peter Carter, MD is a general surgeon in Portland, ME. He is affiliated with Northern Light Mercy Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • General Surgery

  • Vascular Surgery

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

  • Maine Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Maine Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Tufts University School Of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Hamilton

    Undergraduate School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Mercy Fore River Express Care175 Fore River Pkwy Portland, ME 04102
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Office155 Fore River Pkwy Ste 110 Portland, ME 04102
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Practice

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital789 Central Ave Dover, NH 03820
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northern Light Mercy Hospital

    175 Fore River Pkwy
    Portland, ME 04102
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    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.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    20% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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