About
Dr. Lawrence Carter Jr. earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in 1982. He also earned Academic All-American honors as a soccer player that year. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Medicine from Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University in 1993. He completed both his internship and internal medicine residency at Morristown Memorial Hospital in New Jersey.
Following residency, Dr. Carter served in the United States Air Force at Laughlin Air Force Base from 1996 to 1999. He held roles as Chief of Internal Medicine and Director of the Coumadin Clinic, Diabetic Clinic, and ACLS Program. His research appears in journals including Circulation Research, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine. He has presented work for the American Heart Association, American Society for Anesthesiologists, and the Society for Neuroscience. He holds memberships in the American College of Physicians, American Diabetes Association, and the National and Southeastern Lipid Associations. Licensed in both North Carolina and Texas, Dr. Carter focuses his clinical work on hypothyroidism, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and lipid disorders.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of North Carolina at Pembroke, B.S. Biology & Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 1982
Medical School
Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University
Residency
Internal Medicine, Morristown Memorial Hospital, 1994-1996
Additional Training
Internship, Morristown Memorial Hospital, 1993-1994; United States Air Force, Laughlin Air Force Base, 1996-1999 — Chief of Internal Medicine, Director of Coumadin Clinic, Diabetic Clinic and ACLS Program
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Carter right for?
Dr. Carter is a strong fit for adults seeking a thorough, relationship-driven approach to internal medicine. He works especially well with patients managing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, lipid disorders, or hypothyroidism. Patients who want direct access to their physician, not a substitute provider, will find his practice well-suited to that expectation. Those who value a doctor who anticipates health concerns proactively will benefit from his clinical style.
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Dr. Carter focuses on hypothyroidism, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and lipid disorders. His research background in cardiology and metabolic conditions informs his clinical approach. He treats adults and builds individualized plans around each patient's health history.
Dr. Carter is an internal medicine physician who completed his residency at Morristown Memorial Hospital. He holds memberships in the American College of Physicians and the American Heart Association, among other professional societies.
Dr. Carter earned his medical degree from Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University in 1993. He completed his internship and residency at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, New Jersey. After residency, he served as Chief of Internal Medicine in the United States Air Force.
Yes. Dr. Carter has published work cited in journals including Circulation Research and Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine. His research covers topics related to hypothyroidism and cardiology. He has also presented abstracts for the American Heart Association and the Society for Neuroscience.
Yes. Dr. Carter sees every patient personally. The practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Every office visit means direct time with Dr. Carter.
Yes. Dr. Carter is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members have 24/7 phone access for urgent concerns. This direct access is a core benefit of his MDVIP-affiliated practice.
Dr. Carter holds affiliations at Frye Regional Medical Center and Catawba Valley Medical Center, both serving the Hickory, NC area.
Dr. Carter holds memberships in the American College of Physicians, the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, the National and Southeastern Lipid Associations, and the American and Southern Medical Associations, among others.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026