Dr. Kawanaa Carter, MD
Dr. Kawanaa Carter, MD is a neurosurgeon in Sacramento, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2000. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as UC Davis Medical Center and Mercy San Juan Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.
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4860 Y St Ste 3740 Sacramento, CA 95817Make an Appointment
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Dr. Carter is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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About Me
care philosophy
My practice exists to provide compassionate, state-of-the-art neurosurgical care for patients with neurological disorders that are amenable to surgical intervention. We are exceptionally skilled in the operating room and highly experienced in diagnosing...read moreNeurosurgery
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University Of California At Davis Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 2007Uc Davis Mc
2002University Of California At San Francisco
Internship Hospital, 2001Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine
Medical School, 2000University C San Francisco
1995Uc Berkeley
Undergraduate School, 1992
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- Recipient of 49
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 12
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Compare with other Neurosurgeons
Compare Dr. Carter with our nearby Neurosurgeons at Mercy General Hospital.
Make an appointment at Mercy General Hospital today at
(916) 545-2823.
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