Jason Carter, M.D.Orthopedic Surgeon

Specialties

Sports MedicineJoint ReplacementGeneral Orthopedics

Areas of Interest

Minimally Invasive Knee & Hip ReplacementsShoulder, Knee, & Ankle ArthroscopySports Medicine InjuriesAdult & Pediatric Trauma/Fracture CareSmall Incision Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery

Dr. Jason Carter completed his orthopedic training at the Level 1 Trauma Center Scott & White Hospital in Temple, TX. His practice covers all spectrums of orthopedics including both operative and non-operative treatments of musculoskeletal problems. He has great interest and extensive experience in the latest techniques of joint replacement, arthroscopic knee, shoulder, and ankle procedures, and adult/pediatric trauma/fracture care. His practice of minimally invasive surgeries includes small incision carpal tunnel release, arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs, percutaneous fracture fixation and minimally invasive joint replacement surgery. As a former Lufkin High School Quarterback and University of Mississippi football player, Dr. Carter is committed to keeping young athletes in the game. He serves as a member of the Lufkin School District Sports Medicine staff.

Honors & Memberships

American Academy of Orthopedic SurgeonsTexas Medical AssociationAmerican Medical AssociationTexas Orthopedic Association

Education & Training Undergraduate University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS Graduated Magna Cum Laude Degree – Bachelors of Arts, Biology

Medical School University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX Degree – Medical Doctor

Orthopedic Residency Texas A&M Health Science Center and Scott & White Memorial Hospital, Temple, TX

Research

Extensive research and published in techniques used to obtain bone healing/fusion using state of the art biomaterials and bone marrow aspirate.

Certifications Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery