Richard A. Carter, M.D.

Benign Hematology, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer, Myeloma, GYN Malignancies, Medical Oncology

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Hospital Affiliation

Emory Decatur, Piedmont Rockdale, Piedmont Newton, Piedmont Henry, Northside Gwinnet, and Northside Sandy Springs

Dr. Carter is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist with expertise in treating solid tumors, blood cancers and hematologic disorders. He completed training in internal medicine and was a fellow in hematology and oncology at the Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Carter previously served on faculty at Emory University’s Department of Hematology.

Dr. Carter is a managing partner of Atlanta Cancer Care. He has a deep interest in the growing problem of financial toxicity of cancer treatment. The problem has become acute due to increasing economic disparity among our patients combined with the exponential cost of treatment, especially oral medications, leaving the community’s most vulnerable with difficult decisions.

Credentials

Board Certifications: Medical Oncology and Hematology

Clinical Fellowship: Emory University, Atlanta, GA – Hematology/Oncology, 1995-98

Faculty Assistant Professor Department of Hematology/Leukemia: Emory University, 1998-1999

Internship and Residency: Emory University, Atlanta, GA, Department of Medicine, 1992-95

Medical School: M.D., UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School, 1992 Undergraduate: B.A., Colgate University, 1988

Hospital Affiliations: Emory Decatur, Piedmont Rockdale, Piedmont Newton, Piedmont Henry, Northside Gwinnet, and Northside Sandy Springs

Education & Training

Fellowship

Emory University School of Medicine – Hematology/Oncology

Internship/Residency

Emory University School of Medicine – Internal Medicine

Medical School

UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School

Research & Clinical Trials

Dr. Carter has served as co-principle investigator in clinical trials.

Northside Hospital researchers and Atlanta Cancer Care physicians work alongside respected industry partners and nationally recognized clinical trial networks to provide you with access to the latest treatments and prevention methods being tested through clinical trials.

Professional Memberships

American Society of Clinical Oncology
Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Hematology

Publications

Dr. Carter has authored numerous reports, articles and book chapters.

Clinical Interests

Hematology and addressing the financial toxicity of cancer treatment

Honors & Awards

Voted “TOP DOC” by Atlanta Magazine in 2017