Humanitarian Work

Dr. Carter was invited by the US Embassy in Dakar, Senegal to operate on under-privileged pediatric patients. During this trip, she and her assistant Swathi were connected with several young patients suffering from congenital deformities as well as trauma and burn injuries. With the assistance of Le Hospital Aristide Dantec and the Sumassistance surgical center, Dr. Carter was able to perform low-cost and pro bono specialized surgeries. In addition, she was able to teach residents in the fields of Plastic Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery. This has resulted in a partnership between surgeons that will be beneficial for many more patients in the future.

Dr. Carter is also heavily involved with The Catholic Charities Health Care Network (CCHCN), which connects low-income and uninsured patients with specialized, pro bono health care services. Patients in desperate need of life saving surgery are referred to Dr. Carter from community-based health clinics, and treated within our office and surgical center. For more than 80 years, families, children and adults in need of help and hope have been able to turn to Catholic Charities to find comprehensive, caring and competent support. Dr. Carter performs multiple pro bono surgeries per year for this organization, and ensures comprehensive pre and post-operative care.