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Dr. Ralph Carter III, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Ralph Carter III, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

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Dr. Ralph Carter III, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Laurinburg, NC.
Dr. Ralph Carter III, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Ralph Carter III, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 72
Laurinburg, NC
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ralph Carter III, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Laurinburg, NC.

About Dr. Ralph Carter III, MD

Dr. Carter III graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1980 and completed a residency at Wake Forest University. Dr. Ralph Carter III, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Laurinburg, NC and has 46 years experience. Dr. Carter III currently practices at McLeod Physician Associates II and is affiliated with FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Scotland Memorial Hospital and Southeastern Regional Medical Center. Dr. Carter III has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Ankle Sprains and Strains, Tibial Fracture, Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle), Ankle Fracture and Fibular Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Carter III's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Carter III is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Joint Pain
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Tibial Fracture
Joint Pain
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Tibial Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ankle Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Clavicle Fracture
Limb Pain
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Patellar Disorders
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Broken Arm
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Wrist Fracture
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Difficulty With Walking
Osteoarthritis
Knee Arthroscopy
Bursitis
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Shoulder Fracture
Radiculopathy
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Patellar Chondromalacia
Knee Replacement
Gait Abnormality
Miner's Knee
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Humerus Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Cervical Radiculopathy
Low Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Shoulder Bursitis
Bursitis of Hip
Meniscectomy
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Degenerative Disc Disease
Chondromalacia
Trigger Finger
Hip Replacement
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Piriformis Syndrome
Back Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Achilles Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Sciatica
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
Internal Derangement of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Neuroplasty
Rotator Cuff Tear
Chronic Neck Pain
Gout
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Bunion
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Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Hammer Toe
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Femur Fracture
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Foot Infection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Sacrum Disorders
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Bunion Surgery
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Injection
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand or Finger Amputation
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Open Access Plus
  • Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Blue Value PPO
    BlueOptions PPO
    Blue Home with Novant Health
  • Blue Network L
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue High Performance Network

Where Dr. Ralph Carter III, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 McLeod Physician Associates II
    1604 Medical Dr, Laurinburg, NC 28352
  2. 2 Hospice of Scotland County Inc
    1007 Cheraw St, Bennettsville, SC 29512
  3. 3 Orthocarolina PA
    410 S Jones St # D, Pembroke, NC 28372
  4. 4 Scotland Health Care System
    500 Lauchwood Dr, Laurinburg, NC 28352

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Dec 11, 2025
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Meet Dr. Ralph Carter III, MD

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Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ralph Carter III, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Carter III's profile.

Dr. Carter III frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Ankle Sprains and Strains, Tibial Fracture, Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle), Ankle Fracture and Fibular Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ralph Carter III, MD is affiliated with FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Scotland Memorial Hospital and Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ralph Carter III, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Wake Forest University
    1981
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Wake Forest University
    1985
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Ralph Carter III, MD Practices

  • FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital

    155 Memorial Dr, Pinehurst, NC

  • Scotland Memorial Hospital

    500 Lauchwood Dr, Laurinburg, NC

  • Southeastern Regional Medical Center

    300 W 27th St, Lumberton, NC

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