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Peter Carter, MD, Oncology, Memphis, TN

PeterWhitneyCarterMD

Oncology Memphis, TN

Gastrointestinal Cancer, Hematologic Oncology, Thoracic Cancer

Physician

Overview of Dr. Carter

Peter W Carter, MD, is a practicing oncologist based in Memphis, TN, with subspecialties in Gastrointestinal Cancer, Hematologic Oncology, and Thoracic Cancer. His education includes a Fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology completed at Duke University Hospital from 1986 to 1989, and he is an alumnus of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, class of 1983. Dr. Carter's clinical experience lies predominately in treatment of Myeloma, Malignant Lymphoma, Chronic Leukemia, Lung Cancer and primary GI tumors. His major expertise involves Monoclonal Antibody Therapy of neoplastic diseases.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1986 - 1989
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1984 - 2025
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2010 - 2021
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2007 - 2020
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1987 - 1990
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    BCBS Tennessee Network 5
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Coventry Carelink Health Plans PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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