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Office
415 N Center St
Ste 204
Hickory, NC 28601Phone+1 828-323-1100Fax+1 828-324-9189
Summary
- Dr. Richard Carlton, MD is a board certified thoracic surgeon in Hickory, North Carolina. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina, Ohio, and South Carolina. He is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center and Catawba Valley Medical Center.
Education & Training
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1986 - 1988
Spartanburg Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1981 - 1985
University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolClass of 1981
Certifications & Licensure
NC State Medical License 1989 - 2025
OH State Medical License 1988 - 1992
SC State Medical License 1982 - 1987- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Press Mentions
Dr. Brett Starr Joins FryeCare Cardiothoracic SurgerySeptember 26th, 2021
Professional Memberships
- Member
