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Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS

(211 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Professional interests include: thyroid surgery, breast cancer surgery, breast cancer, and more.

101 South Bryn Mawr Avenue Suite 201
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

(610) 520-0700

Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS is a general surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS is affiliated with Main Line Health.

Office Locations

101 South Bryn Mawr Avenue Suite 201
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

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1098 West Baltimore Pike Suite 3402
Media, PA 19063

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Some issues Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS can help you with:

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS in 2024

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Top 10%

By Volume:

breast cancer surgery

breast surgery

partial mastectomy

In 2024, Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS performed more breast cancer surgery, breast surgery, and partial mastectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 25%

By Volume:

excision

In 2012, Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS performed more excision procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA during 2012 were endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	102
endocrine surgery	17
neck surgery	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	127

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA during 2016 were breast procedures, cancer surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	14
cancer surgery	14
doctor visit	239
excision	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA during 2017 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	27
cancer surgery	27
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	455
excision	39
lymph node procedures	12
open surgery	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	44
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA during 2018 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	55
cancer surgery	38
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	545
endocrine surgery	13
excision	57
lymph node procedures	19
neck surgery	13
open surgery	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	17
women's imaging	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	395
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	39
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	11
Cancer	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA during 2019 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	15
cancer surgery	15
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	320
excision	27
lymph node procedures	12
open surgery	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	21
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	11
Cancer	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	31

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA during 2021 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	17
cancer surgery	17
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	414
endocrine surgery	11
excision	31
lobectomy	11
lymph node procedures	14
open surgery	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	35
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA during 2022 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	45
cancer surgery	45
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	386
excision	73
lymph node procedures	28
open surgery	28

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	41
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA during 2023 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	22
cancer surgery	22
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	312
excision	35
lymph node procedures	13
open surgery	13

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS in 2023

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	38
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA during 2024 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	48
cancer surgery	48
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	307
excision	64
lymph node procedures	16
open surgery	16

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS in 2024

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	38
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and ultrasound (sonogram).

breast procedures	30
cancer surgery	28
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	251
endocrine surgery	13
excision	42
lobectomy	11
lymph node procedures	16
neck surgery	15
open surgery	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	17
women's imaging	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	8
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	168
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	10
75 to 84	72
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	104

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	22
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	47
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. He completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 211 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Bryn Mawr, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William Bradford Carter, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$754 Enhertu $440	LYNPARZA $92	TAGRISSO $35	CALQUENCE $34	FASLODEX $16	Other $136
Genentech USA, Inc.	$702 Perjeta $267	Kadcyla $184	TECENTRIQ $66	Herceptin $63	$123
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$423 LYNPARZA $423
Lilly USA, LLC	$357 JAYPIRCA $207	VERZENIO $132	$18
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$262 AlloDerm $262
Other	$2,129 BioZorb $215	SPY-PHI SYSTEM $173	Enhertu $164	BUPARLISIB $125	KISQALI $110	Other $1,342

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,628

Biography

Dr. W. Carter's areas of specialization are general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery); he sees patients in Bryn Mawr, PA and Media, PA. Patients rated Dr. Carter highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He has a special interest in breast cancer surgery, breast cancer, and thyroid surgery. Before completing his residency at Jefferson University Hospitals, Dr. Carter attended medical school at Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Carter is affiliated with Main Line Health.

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Education & Training

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Biography

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