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Thomas Carter

Thomas Carter, MD

4.8611 ratings

Knee Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Sports MedicineOrthopedic SurgerySports Medicine

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Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Teenagers
  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Provider Gender

Male

About Thomas Carter and Banner Safety Practices

Care Philosophy

My personal approach to taking care of patients is to try to treat them the same whether a weekend warrior or a professional athlete. Although I am an Orthopedic surgeon, my passion is rather than treat injuries is to develop educational and outreach programs to help prevent injuries in young athletes.

Specializing In

Knee Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine

Interests & Activities

I have spend nearly 2 decades as the Suns Head Team Physician and 14 at ASU as the Head Orthopedic Team Physician. I am now serving as the Head Orthopedic Team Physician at GCU. I enjoy covering sports events, but also hiking and travelling.

All Banner facilities are pleased to provide interpretation services to our patients and their companions for no charge - just ask when you arrive.

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Western Ontario, Sports Medicine, 1989
  • Residency: The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, 1988
  • Fellowship: Teton Outpatient Services, Sports Medicine, 1988
  • Internship: The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, 1984
  • Medical School: University of Pittsburgh, 1983

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2023

Video

Locations

  1. Banner Sports Medicine Scottsdale
    • 7400 North Dobson Road, Suite 201, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
  2. Banner - University Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute
    • 755 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Testimonials

4.8 out of 5.0

611 ratings

All patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    Very knowledgeable, felt like he genuinely cared

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    I have known Dr. Carter since 2000. He is the best orthopedic surgeon in the Valley!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Dr Carter is the best at what he does Great customer service and explains what the procedure is about and we will recommend him to all Family and Friends and coworkers

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Dr Carter came recommended by another family who child had a sport injury. He was also great with our son's care and has been kind and informative about his recovery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    Dr. Carter is the absolute best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    Very friendly, knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    This is the second surgery I have had by Dr. Carter and in both had good results. He is straight forward and kind in telling you your options for treatment. In my case for surgery. Postoperatively, he showed me pictures and explained them in regard to my result and then what I may do down the line to optimize my results like PT, etc.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Dr. Carter is great! He is so patient and informative!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    He is the best, ever!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Thorough and knowledgeable. Explained my diagnosis and options with excellent interaction.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    He knows his field. Listened to my concerns, friendly, courteous and professional. Ordered me an MRI to help get a diagnosis

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    He's an experienced pro with a great reputation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    He's smart, jovial and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    Professional and personal, tremendous expertise in in orthopedics

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    He's the best in the industry. Very knowledgeable, caring, compassionate and very professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    He's the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    Dr. Carter explained what was going on. He is very kind and professional. My stepmother, a retired nurse, vouched that he is one of the best in his field.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    He is very knowledgeable. Great doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    He explained his hypothesis of the severity of my injury, and then he explained why he was correct once he received the MRI results.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Good analysis, walked through the MRI and provided a practical Dx

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    He's been excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    He is true professional who uses his skills to care for his patients with a great personality.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Experienced beyond

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Knowledgeable and friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    Dr. Carter is a very skilled surgeon. He's knowledgeable and does excellent work. He's also kind and it's clear he cares about his patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/11/2025

    Dr. Carter takes his job seriously and he's a really good doctor. He gets back to you with information asap

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/6/2025

    I found Thomas Carter online and he took my insurance and as an athletic person he was able to give me the right direction and help me with my recovery

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/6/2025

    Knowledgeable and friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/30/2025

    Courteous and easy to talk to, knows his stuff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/21/2025

    Dr. Carter was excellent and from our first interaction to our last he was informative and made sure I knew what was going on. His expertise and care with my knee surgery has been very evident during my recovery process and the pain and mobility relief he was able to give me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2025

    Excellent Doctor who clearly is passionate about his work.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2025

    So far everything seems to be going toward my reconstruction for a better quality of life.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2025

    He has a lot of experience and he operated on my friend without any complications.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2025

    Dr. Carter was well versed with the my problem when he entered the consultation room. I could tell that he had reviewed all of the results of the exam that had been performed by the clinician. Dr. Carter asked a few more questions and performed a few more tests to determine the likelihood of my problem.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2025

    Knowledge and personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2025

    Very experienced and professional opinion

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2024

    The ultimate professional. Made me very comfortable with him being my surgeon. Let me know it is a difficult procedure but he's best for the job. Couldn't ask for a better surgeon.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2024

    Dr. Carter was very concerned with my issue and diagnosed and sent for PT

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2024

    He is kind and friendly!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/29/2024

    He's awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2024

    If you want the best, you see Dr Carter.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2024

    His skills and caring, very calming

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2024

    Dr. Carter came highly recommended from friends who have been in his care and I'm not disappointed in choosing him to fix my health issue.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2024

    We felt he was knowledgeable, kind and thoughtful. He answered our questions and concerns and we did not feel rushed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2024

    Professional manner quickly understood my problem and made a strong recommendations.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2024

    He is the best knee guy I know, and he is conservative in his approach

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2024

    Dr. Carter was personable, connected with my son, reassured us that all would be well, called us several times personally when we had questions or to share important information, capable and knowledgeable, and made us feel like we were important to him and worth his time and effort.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2024

    Dr. Carter is one of the most knowledgeable orthopedic surgeons I've had the pleasure of meeting. He always sits down and explains things so that you understand. He is efficient with my time and makes sure he answers all of my questions prior to the end of the appointment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2024

    Easy to talk to , very friendly and it shows he cares for his patients. Dr Carter even called the day after surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2024

    Dr. Carter is great! He took care of my knee right away! He is always an email away answering my questions and checking on how my recovery is going!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2024

    Dr. Carter was great answered all my questions no matter how many times I emailed him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2024

    Knowledgeable with a calming demeanor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/27/2024

    He is direct, personable and on point. I feel I'll get excellent care each time I see him and I know he'll tell me what I need or do not need.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2024

    Truly cares about his patients well being

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2024

    Very personable with a feeling of care. Also, he checked up on me on a national holiday. Above and beyond. Taking the extra step of humanness was profound.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/5/2024

    I have known and worked with Dr Carter for over 15 years. He has always been on the cutting edge of sports medicine and I knew he was very trustworthy with a good bed side manner. He very much cares about his patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2024

    Dr. Carter was professional, easy to talk with, took time to explain things, answer questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2024

    Dr. Thomas makes you feel important when he visits with you. He sits down is able to look you in the eye and gives you his honest opinion.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2024

    My second procedure with Dr. Carter and I would not want anyone else to work on me! Once you have had the best you want no one else!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2024

    Dr. Carter has the greatest bedside manner, attentive to patient, highest standard of care, knowledgeable and thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2024

    Very involved and knowledgeable to my procedure and made sure to follow up with me to make sure I was ok

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2024

    Very friendly, knowledgeable and answered all of my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2024

    Very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/7/2024

    Compassionate and provided immediate care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2024

    Dr. Tom Carter is personable, professional and the best physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/1/2024

    He was thorough, kind, relatable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/25/2024

    He is simply the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2024

    Attentive, communicative, and compassionate. He also had very clear pre- and post-operative instructions which made me feel more at ease with the procedure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2024

    He is a top notch doctor in knowledge and skill AND in his calm, attentive manner of attention to detail. He explains clearly what the medical issue is and options for treatment. Plus he has a calming, subtle sense of humor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2024

    He's an amazing surgeon. Great bedside manner!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2024

    Dr. Carter and his intern met with me to discuss my options he was very thorough. I feel confident that he has the best care for me in mind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/14/2024

    He has an extensive track record of excellence.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/11/2024

    Dr. Carter is amazing and I want everyone to know about him, so I send everyone I can to him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2024

    Dr Carter is a great doctor very knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2024

    He was very personable and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2024

    He's been capable and successful with me in the past.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2024

    Knowledgeable, explained well. Friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2024

    He was very professional and empathetic to my situation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/11/2024

    Dr. Carter is very knowledgeable and takes his time to understand the issue and address any questions or concerns. He is also very friendly and makes you feel comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2024

    Dr. Carter knows his stuff and tells it like it is!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2024

    Dr. Carter explained everything to me and making it understandable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/3/2024

    Very professional and great bedside manners.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/24/2023

    Dr. Carter was great. Wonderful personality, made us feel comfortable, and was knowledgeable and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2023

    I have been a patient of Dr. Carter's for years. He is an amazing practitioner and surgeon!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/21/2023

    From our first consult to my post operative visit Dr Carter has been professional, detailed and personally has called regarding important information. His bed side manner is exceptional and it's apparent he leads by example!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2023

    Dr. Carter is a very caring doctor, he explains everything and allows you to ask questions. You can see he loves what he does.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2023

    Very straight forward. Explained to the detail of what issue I had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/16/2023

    Dr. Carter exhibits a professional yet caring manner. He is a straightforward doctor and I appreciate his candor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2023

    Knowledgeable and personable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2023

    He is amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2023

    I trust him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2023

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2023

    Professional. Great reputation. Great bedside manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2023

    Such an incredible doctor. Very caring!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2023

    Both my wife have a history of treatment from Dr. Carter and he is superb.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2023

    He is just the perfect doctor, knowledgeable, and he cares.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2023

    Dr Carter is a leader in knee pathology and surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2023

    He's very friendly and communicates well. He makes sure that patients understand their issues and the plan for addressing them.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2023

    Great professional and cares about his patients.

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