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Dr. Russell Carter, DO

Dr. Russell Carter, DO

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Russell Carter, DO is a gastroenterologist in Paducah, KY. Dr. Carter has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He is affiliated with Baptist Health Paducah. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

2501 Kentucky Ave Paducah, KY 42003
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(270) 575-2100

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Carter is affiliated with Baptist Health Paducah Paducah, a highly rated hospital.

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Dr. Carter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carter

3.3
22 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
45%
45%
4 star
14%
14%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
5%
5%
1 star
36%
36%

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Just Retire
Spoke over me the whole time, said my symptoms were “just anxiety” and refused to do any testing besides a colonoscopy which I had already had. Clearly is burnt out and needs to retire. I’ve spoken with several people that have had similar experiences with him and his nurse practitioner. Thankfully, I’ve found another doctor that listened to me and I’m now finally being treated.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Tammy – Oct 12, 2024
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Saved my life
Was In Vanderbilt dying and we forced discharge and drove 2.5 hours to Baptist. Dr Carter diagnosed me within 24 hours and got me on right meds. He saved my life. May be abrupt but I can handle that if you can help me. God bless him.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 17, 2022
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I have been a patient of Dr. Carter for 22 years or so. I began seeing him in my late 30s due to family history of colon cancer. At 42 I was diagnosed with colon cancer, which he found. Thankfully, I have been cancer free for 16 years. He and his office staff are wonderful. I have received excellent care from him and so thankful he has been a part of my healthcare team.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Lisa – Jun 02, 2020
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I agree with all of the negative reviews. He’s acts all nice until you question him on his reasonings. His nurse practitioners are the same way. No one knows everything and patients know their bodies better than a doctor that just got a brief summary of their symptoms. If you have any issues that are not extremely common I wouldn’t recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Feb 26, 2020
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Dr. Carter has performed 3 colonoscopies on me and all of them went well. He was very concerned and diligent about obtaining accurate diagnosis, quick treatment, and follow-up. Dr. Carter was excellent at explaining my situation and my options. He even called me on a weekend to give me updated lab results.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 22, 2019
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Dr. Carter: skilled - confident - thoughtful Staff was the A Team
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
2 others found this helpful
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jp – Aug 03, 2019
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Listened to me and answered my questions in a professional manner. Had a very good bedside manner and spoke with me before and after my procedure. Nurses and staff were very professional and friendly and put me at ease.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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JANEY L in KY – Jan 31, 2019
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He's a know it all doctor that cops and attitude when the patient questions he reasons. I don't appreciate being called fat and yes I'm overweight but being "fat" is not the cause of the issues I went for. He needs to go back to medical school and Learn bedside manners and learn how to treat patients better not sure how he stays in practice to be honest. Stay away and go elsewhere unless you like to be picked apart then this is your DR
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Nicole in Metropolis IL – Jul 25, 2017
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Hetold my family thathe would be out of townso that is why they are waiting.Thing is we took her to the ER and they admitted her and is getting PEG tube tomorrow,he is doing it and isnt out of town.So we caught him in a lie and got fussy with us and we asked why he saidbecause she refused the PEG tube 3 weeksago and just dont get in a hurry for those type of patientsI would like to know how she is in the wrong for trying to be a strong women and do this on her own?NOTHING is wrong withthat!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
15 others found this helpful
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Paducah, KY – Mar 16, 2016
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Baptist Health Medical Group is a comprehensive, multispecialty network of physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our providers are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and strive to treat our patients the way we would want to be treated, every time, at every Baptist Health location.

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Locations

Practice

Baptist Healthcare System Inc2501 Kentucky Ave Paducah, KY 42003
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Practice

Office2605 Kentucky Ave Ste 202 Paducah, KY 42003
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Baptist Health Medical Group Inc.2605 Kentucky Ave Ste 306 Paducah, KY 42003
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Health Paducah

    2501 Kentucky Ave
    Paducah, KY 42003
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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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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