JASON CARTER, MD

Practicing Since:
 2009

Specialties

• Sports Medicine
• Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff Tears and Labral Tears
• Knee Arthroscopy for ACL Surgery and Meniscal Tears
• Cartilage Restoration
• Arthritis Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)
• Total Knee Replacement
• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Hand Surgery
• Adult Trauma
• Pediatric Trauma
• General Orthopedics
• Fracture Care of the Upper and Lower Extremity
• Non-Operative Musculoskeletal Care
• Diagnostic X-Ray
• Ultrasound Guided Steroid Injections
• Platelet Rich Plasma Injections

Bio Summary

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 and shoulder procedures, and adult/pediatric trauma/fracture care. His practice of minimally invasive surgeries includes small incision carpal tunnel release, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic ACL reconstruction, arthroscopic knee surgery, percutaneous fracture fixation, and minimally invasive knee 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/Affiliations

• American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• Texas Orthopedic Association
• Texas Medical Association
• American Medical Association
• Angelina County Medical Society
• Orthopedic Trauma Association
• Lufkin School District Sports Medicine Team
• Orthopedic Director: Texas Home Health - Lufkin
• Orthopedic Director: Larkspur Cantex Facility – Lufkin
• Orthopedic Director: Jordan Home Health - Lufkin

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 bio materials and bone marrow aspirate.

Certification

Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery