Samuel D Carter , MD
Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Hip Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Accepting New Patients
4.9 of 5 stars
187 Ratings, 36 Reviews
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008
University of Louisville
Medical Education, Doctor of Medicine, 2003
Orthopaedic Research of Virginia
Fellowship, Sports Medicine, 2009
4.90 out of 5 4.9 of 5 stars — 187 Ratings, 36 Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
Reviewed on 06/17/2026
Very thorough, courteous and friendly. Very patient and informative.
Reviewed on 05/18/2026
I will be back
Reviewed on 05/17/2026
Dr Carter is great! Thank you! I used to work w him in surgery, excellent physician!
Reviewed on 05/15/2026
Good
Dr.Carter in very professional and very knowledgeable . He is very concerned about your health and care needs.
Reviewed on 04/24/2026
Dr Carter and his staff are excellent in patient care
Reviewed on 04/18/2026
Good always so far
My concern lies more in being informed about possibilities before I had surgery
Reviewed on 04/11/2026
Great doctor, he is nice and very informative
Reviewed on 04/03/2026
I was impressed with how casual, friendly, and knowledgeable Dr Carter is.
Reviewed on 03/23/2026
Dr. Carter took time to explain things to me and answer all my questions.
Reviewed on 03/07/2026
Dr Carter listened carefully and was very pleasant. We agreed on a treatment plan. I was very pleased.
Reviewed on 02/08/2026
Again, I love this practice. Dr. Carter and Leslie are the absolute best. I never felt dismissed and my concerns were heard and addressed. I fully trust them with my orthopedic care and would not hesitate to recommend them to family and friends.
Reviewed on 02/06/2026
I am very happy with the care and information shared with me and the decisions to go forward
Reviewed on 01/25/2026
Dr Carter was amazing. We talked about my options and what was best. He was patient and listened to me from start to finish.
Reviewed on 01/18/2026
Dr Carter is a skilled provider who cares for the well being of his patients.
Reviewed on 01/02/2026
I feel that Dr. Sam Carter is professional and caring. He listens to what you tell him and responds appropriately. He is the ONLY orthopedic surgeon I want to take care of my needs. Norton should be very proud that Dr. Carter is a Norton doctor. He's good for the Norton name!!!!
Reviewed on 12/31/2025
Dr. Carter, Leslie, and staff are great.
Dr. Carter came highly recommended and is a very down-to-Earth, thoughtful person who gave me great information in easy to understand terms. [...] I have only had great experiences at this office. All providers took my concerns seriously and talked me through options and procedures.
Reviewed on 12/28/2025
Dr Carter was very pleasant and explained my issue clearly by drawing a picture.
Reviewed on 12/23/2025
I suffered with pain in my hip for 4 months before they sent me to Dr. Carter. As soon as I woke up from surgery I knew he fixed me. It was amazing.The staff on the day of my surgery were very friendly and professional.
Reviewed on 12/05/2025
Excellent consultation
My provider had excellent bedside manners and answered all my questions without rushing me.
Reviewed on 11/24/2025
Great asxalways.
Reviewed on 11/22/2025
All of the people I came in contact with went above and beyond[...]
Enjoyed meeting Dr Carter and his team! He was thorough, knowledgeable of my problem and I feel to be in good hands.[...]
Provider was great.
Reviewed on 11/11/2025
Dr Carter is the best!!
Reviewed on 11/09/2025
Always very engaging!!
Reviewed on 10/23/2025
Informative and concerned
Reviewed on 09/22/2025
Dr. Carter and Leslie are absolutely the best. I trust them with my health and they are very informative about any questions that I have. I wouldn't go anywhere else for any musculoskeletal related issues.
Reviewed on 09/15/2025
Dr Carter's PA was fantastic
Reviewed on 09/10/2025
Great provider and thankful for his care and help!
Reviewed on 09/08/2025
He listens attentively to your concerns. He makes you feel comfortable about asking questions about your condition and responds with knowledge about your situation to help you understand the results of x-rays/CT scans, surgery, and treatment plans.
Reviewed on 09/07/2025
Dr Carter is professional, courteous and answered all questions I had without rushing me through. I have dealt with him since 2021 and will definitely use him going forward if the need should arise.
Reviewed on 08/31/2025
Dr Carter is very kind and thorough during our visits. He always goes over in detail what is going on and how we should proceed with it
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