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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Where I see patients (3)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    127 Ratings
    About our process
    Sep 28, 2024
    This was a pre-op visit, and Dr. Carter explained what would follow.
    Aug 30, 2024
    Very good
    Aug 29, 2024
    Dr, Carter is very good at listening and addressing my concerns. He took the time needed to explain everything in a manner I could understand.
    Aug 29, 2024
    Dr. Carter was very nice and made me feel at ease.
    Aug 27, 2024
    JC is dynamite and someone I can trust. UCSF needs many more of him.
    Jun 27, 2024
    My experience with the team was very positive.
    Jun 25, 2024
    I feel like, their is something that can be done. I've already waited since last November, I hurt very bad. I feel like I'm 10 months pregnant. I can't do what I want and need to do. I love walking,, but it hurts and I tired out real quick. I just feel as he gave up on me before knowing all the facts.
    Apr 19, 2024
    Very through in explaining my condition and all reasons for not treating my condition and future treatment if anything we're to be done now and the conditions that could occured (all senerious) that could occure
    Mar 28, 2024
    Excellent interaction with Dr. Carter; he was very thorough. I would rate this entire experience as EXCELLENT
    Mar 06, 2024
    Dr. Carter was great! He answered all my questions and concerns.
    Dec 22, 2023
    Top notch care
    Oct 26, 2023
    Dr. Carter and his team were thoughtful, friendly and very knowledgeable. Thank you all!
    Jul 20, 2023
    All good listeners
    Jul 06, 2023
    Excellent , precise , friendly Dr
    May 21, 2023
    Excellent care provider. Dr. Carter listened to my concerns and responded appropriately. I felt very respected as a patient.
    Mar 21, 2023
    Well I thought I was getting one thing and I was told I was getting something else
    Mar 14, 2023
    The provider was professional and accessible.
    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.

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