About
Dr. Carter Mayberry is a board-certified family physician and a sixth-generation resident of Saint David, Arizona. He earned his undergraduate degree in Animal Sciences from the University of Arizona in 1986, then completed his medical degree at the University of Arizona School of Medicine in 1991. He finished his family medicine residency across training programs in Illinois and Colorado. The American Academy of Family Physicians recognized him as a Fellow, and he has held board certification in Family Medicine since 1995.
After his residency, Dr. Mayberry spent four formative years practicing on the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation. That experience deepened his clinical range and gave him a lasting respect for cultural humility. He has served the San Pedro Valley community since 1998, working at Benson Hospital and several local clinics. He speaks English and Spanish fluently. Dr. Mayberry grew up on family farmland and still tends four acres near the original homestead, growing alfalfa and caring for pecan trees his grandfather planted in 1929. He and his wife Faye, his high school sweetheart, raised four children and have ten grandchildren. The couple served two full-time church missions, one in Peru and one in New Zealand, where they helped oversee the healthcare of thousands of missionaries. Dr. Mayberry also enjoys mountain biking in the hills near Saint David. He practices evidence-based medicine while remaining open to discussing each patient's personal approach to health. After more than three decades, he still considers practicing medicine a privilege.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Arizona, Animal Sciences, 1986
Medical School
University of Arizona School of Medicine, 1991
Residency
Family Medicine, Illinois and Colorado
Who is Dr. Mayberry right for?
Dr. Mayberry serves patients of all ages, from children to seniors, across the San Pedro Valley. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his long-term, relationship-driven approach. His experience on the White Mountain Apache Reservation makes him a strong fit for patients who value cultural humility and personalized care. Adults seeking guidance on nutrition, exercise, or grief support will find focused expertise in those areas. Families looking for a single trusted physician who knows their history over time are a natural match for his practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mayberry provides comprehensive family medicine for patients of all ages. He manages acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. He also has special clinical interest in sports and exercise medicine, nutrition guidance, and grief support.
Yes, Dr. Mayberry holds board certification in Family Medicine since 1995. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Mayberry earned both his undergraduate degree and his medical degree at the University of Arizona. He completed his family medicine residency through programs in Illinois and Colorado.
Yes, Dr. Mayberry speaks both English and Spanish fluently. Patients who prefer to communicate in Spanish are welcome to do so during their visits.
Dr. Mayberry has practiced medicine for over 30 years. He has served the San Pedro Valley community specifically since 1998, working at Benson Hospital and local clinics before opening this practice.
Yes, grief support is one of Dr. Mayberry's special clinical interests. He approaches this area with compassion drawn from both professional experience and personal understanding.
Dr. Mayberry practices evidence-based medicine and stays open to discussing each patient's personal ideas about health maintenance. He believes medicine works best as a genuine partnership built over time.
Yes, Dr. Mayberry spent four years practicing on the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation after his residency. That experience broadened his clinical skills and reinforced his commitment to cultural humility.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026