Jonathan T. Carter

MD FACS

Bariatric and general surgeon
Mountain biker and guitar player

Dr. Jonathan Carter is a surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive, advanced approaches such as laparoscopic and robotic surgery to treat abdominal conditions. He cares for patients with hernias and disorders of the esophagus, gallbladder, stomach and intestines. He is also a bariatric surgeon and a member of the acute care surgery program, which provides surgical care in emergencies.

After earning his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine, Carter completed a residency in surgery and a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery at UCSF.

Carter is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. As a UCSF faculty member, Carter has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed research papers in the subject areas of esophageal disease, bariatric surgery, hernia and medical information science.

Carter received the 2008 and 2015 UCSF Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators' Excellence in Teaching Awards, as well as UCSF's annual patient safety award in 2014 and 2016. He received the Julius R. Krevans Award for patient care at UCSF, as well as the prestigious Fred H. and Esther E. Nusz Achievement Award.

  • Education

    Stanford University School of Medicine, 2000

  • Residencies

    UCSF Medical Center, General Surgery, 2008

  • Fellowships

    UCSF Medical Center, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive/Bariatric Surgery , 2009

  • Academic Title

    Professor

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    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    142 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 05, 2022
    Dr. Jonathan Carter was wonderful. Explained everything to me with great care and knowledge. He was very kind and acknowledge my two sons that were on the call too. Reset my mind it is about the surgery in the care I would need.
    Aug 21, 2022
    My first visit & I found Dr Carter to be friendly knowledgeable & willing to answer my questions
    Jul 28, 2022
    Dr. Carter was super nice and patient with all of my questions. He made me comfortable and confident about my upcoming surgery.
    Jul 23, 2022
    Dr. Carter is the greatest. A wonderful physician.
    Jul 06, 2022
    Dr. Carter was excellent. He was personable and his explanations were concise and easy to understand.
    Jun 02, 2022
    Helpful
    Jun 02, 2022
    Outstanding
    May 27, 2022
    He is the best doctor I've ever been treated for my health issues
    May 01, 2022
    Passed off on the next doctor
    Mar 17, 2022
    I feel very lucky to be a patient of dr Carter's he's the best.
    Dec 18, 2021
    Explained everything completely.
    Dec 03, 2021
    DR CARTER ALWAYS TAKE TIME TO DISCUSS ANYTHING ON MY MIND
    Nov 24, 2021
    Great experience with this doctor!
    Jun 30, 2021
    helpful
    Apr 22, 2021
    Doctor followed up with me from one surgery to the next procedure if it is required. He sent me to another doctor for a procedure. I was very relieved after our conversation.

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