Thomas L. Carter, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S.
General Surgery - Board Certified
Thoracic Surgery - Board Certified
Dr. Thomas L. Carter, Jr. practices cardiothoracic surgery. After receiving his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Dr. Carter completed a general surgery internship and residency, as well as two research fellowships (American Heart Association and general surgery) at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he also served as chief resident. His cardiothoracic surgery residency was taken at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He then completed a post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric cardiac surgery at Children's Heart Hospital and Health Center in San Diego.
Dr. Carter holds certifications from the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and belongs to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Carter also is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Carter's professional interests include cardiac and thoracic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery.
Thomas L. Carter, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S. sees patients at the following location(s):
DeKalb Clinic
1850 Gateway Drive
Sycamore, Illinois 60178
The Rockford Surgical Service
5668 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 397-7900
