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Dr. William A. Carter, MD - Physician in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Dr. William A. Carter, MD

Physician

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
NPI: 1417999384· License: MD019710E (PA) verify
Industry payments (2025): $992 across 39 payments (what this means)
5(26 ratings)

About

Dr. William A. Carter, MD is a physician based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, specializing in family medicine, medical aesthetics, and oncology rehabilitation, with additional expertise in internal medicine and the development of Ampligen for ME/CFS. He is associated with Sheltering Arms Institute in Richmond, VA, a nationally ranked center for inpatient and outpatient physical rehabilitation, recognized as the Best Physical Therapy Practice in RVA by Richmond Magazine for its community trust and support. His practice offers rehabilitation programs for spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury, and fitness and wellness services. Dr. Carter emphasizes actively listening, learning, advocating, and supporting patient-specific goals, believing progress comes through patient dedication alongside the care team. The practice utilizes advanced rehabilitative technologies like FES Cycles, Lokomat, and EksoNR Exoskeleton to help patients re-learn movement, build strength, and push further. The team brings expertise, compassion, and energy, fostering lasting relationships. Graduates are invited to patient reunions to revisit the therapy gym and monitor ongoing progress.

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Specialties

  • Medical Aesthetics
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Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

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Miradry

$1,900

1 patient report · 2021

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. William A. Carter

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What advanced rehabilitative technologies are utilized at Sheltering Arms Institute?
Sheltering Arms Institute leverages advanced rehabilitative technology to enhance spinal cord injury recovery, utilizing 5 innovative devices to help patients re-learn movement, build strength, and push further in physical rehab. These include: - **FES Cycles:** Use gentle electric pulses to activate muscles, enabling patients to actively ride a stationary bike. - **Lokomat:** Harnesses patients over a treadmill, with robotic legs guiding them through a natural walking motion. - **Lexo:** A specialized robotic gait trainer that supports the torso and feet for easier and more repeatable natural walking practice. - **EksoNR Exoskeleton:** A suit that allows patients to bear weight on their own legs and walk across the floor, beyond just a treadmill. - **DIEGO:** Unweights the arms to facilitate full 3D movement practice, taking the heavy lifting out of arm therapy.
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Patient Experience

Dr. William A. Carter Review Summary

5
Dr. Carter has received stellar reviews, maintaining a perfect 5.0 rating based on patient feedback and online sources.

Ratings from Other Platforms

health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 26 reviews

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Dr. William A. Carter, MD - Physician in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Medical Cosmetics - Lancaster

805 Estelle Dr., Ste. 214, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$992

Payments

39

Compared to peers

Modest

Dr. William A. Carter received $992 across 39 payments in 2025. That is higher than about 57% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Galderma Laboratories, L.P..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Medical Cosmetics - Lancaster

805 Estelle Dr., Ste. 214

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Office Information

Where does Dr. William A. Carter practice?

Doctor's Office

Medical Cosmetics - Lancaster (Primary)

805 Estelle Dr., Ste. 214, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

(1 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital

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Education & Experience

Education

University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. William A. Carter online?
It's unclear whether online appointment booking is available. Contact the office at (717) 735-3900 or visit www.cartermdaesthetics.com for more information.
Does Dr. William A. Carter offer telehealth?
Telehealth availability is not specified in the provided information. Contact the office directly to inquire about telehealth options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. William A. Carter?
Patients report positive experiences with Dr. Carter, describing procedures as smooth and meeting expectations based on their research.
What areas of care does Dr. William A. Carter cater to?
Dr. Carter's areas of care include family medicine, medical aesthetics, oncology rehabilitation, and treatment of conditions such as mastectomy. He also has experience in internal medicine. His expertise extends to the development of novel treatments like Ampligen for ME/CFS. In spinal cord injury rehabilitation, patient progress is achieved through their hard work and dedication in collaboration with the care team. The practice also fosters a strong community by hosting patient reunions for program graduates, offering them the opportunity to revisit the therapy gym and monitor their ongoing progress.