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Cullen O Carter, MD
Accepting New Patients
UVA Health Provider

Cullen O Carter, MD

Bariatric Surgery

Primary Phone Number
Fax Number
434.243.9433

Additional Locations

Bio & Overview

Cullen Carter, MD, is a general surgeon who specializes in abdominal surgery including hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, weight loss surgery, and hiatal/paraesophageal hernia repair. He has advanced training in minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery. He completed general surgery training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA in 2014 as well as fellowship training at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC in 2015. He joined the UVA faculty in 2023. 

Outside of work, Dr. Carter enjoys spending time with his family, working on landscaping projects, and cycling. 

Dr. Carter has a special interest in complex abdominal wall hernias, such as:

  • Inguinal hernias
  • Femoral hernia
  • Umbilical hernia
  • Ventral or incisional hernias
  • Flank Hernia
  • Traumatic abdominal wall hernia
  • Parastomal hernias
  • Recurrent hernias

Academic Information

Department
Surgery
Academic Role
Associate Professor
Division
General Surgery
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age Groups Seen
Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
Primary Education
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Residency
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Fellowships
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Wake Forest Baptist Health
Certification
American Board of Surgery (Surgical Critical Care), American Board of Surgery (Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery)

Reviews

156 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Overall
4.9 Out of 5
Provider showed concern
Provider explained things clearly
Provider included you in decisions
Provider discussed treatment options
Likelihood of recommending this provider

35 Patient Comments

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Communication was excellent!
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Excellent Doctor. Listens well, sent me for imaging that day. Scheduled for surgery quickly.
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Very good
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Great
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Dr Carter is wonderful
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Dr. Carter is excellent!!!