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Dr. Donald Carter, MD

Dr. Donald Carter, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Donald Carter, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Merced, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Carter has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from Washington University St Louis in 1986. He is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Merced. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

3351 M St Ste 205 Merced, CA 95348
Telehealth available
(209) 724-9006

Dr. Carter is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Carter specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck 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
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Carter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carter

4.1

33 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
70%
70%
4 Star
9%
9%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
18%
18%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Feb 08, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sharon Buchanan – Jul 01, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Karma in Merced, CA – Jun 09, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 09, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Patrice Stribling Nelson in Merced CA – Mar 06, 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
Helpful
Priscila Olivares in Merced, CA – Aug 15, 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
Helpful
D. Price in Chowchilla, CA – Mar 07, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
charlotte eggleston in Dos Palos, CA – Jan 30, 2016
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biography

Dr. Donald Carter, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Merced, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Carter has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from Washington University...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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

  • University Kans School Med

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • Washington University St Louis

    Medical School, 1986

  • University Of Kansas Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Carter is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Gateway Ear Nose and Throat Inc3351 M St Ste 205 Merced, CA 95348
    1
    Office801 W L St Los Banos, CA 93635
    2

    Practice

    Mercy Medical Center Merced333 Mercy Ave Merced, CA 95340
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mercy Medical Center Merced

      333 Mercy Ave
      Merced, CA 95340
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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