About

Samuel D. Carter, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon with Norton Orthopedic Institute. He specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopy. Dr. Carter earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery. He completed a fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopy at Orthopaedic Research of Virginia, Richmond. Dr. Carter is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and holds subspecialty certification in sports medicine. In addition to sports medicine, Dr. Carter has special interests in femoroacetabular impingement, acetabular labral tears, knee ligament reconstruction, meniscus tears, cartilage restoration, partial knee replacement, patellar realignment, and arthroscopy of the hip, knee and shoulder. Dr. Carter believes in a patient-centered approach to orthopedic care. He maintains relationships with other physicians, physical therapists and athletic trainers so that he can provide a team approach to care. He currently serves as the team physician for Male High School in Louisville and as one of the team physicians for Bellarmine University.

Locations


Expertise

Education

  • 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


Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Adults
Languages
English
Gender
Male

Reviews

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.

Provider explained things clearly 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
Provider listened carefully 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
Provider gave easy to understand instruction 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
Provider knew important medical history 4.60 out of 5 (4.6)
Provider showed respect for what you said 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
Provider spent enough time with you 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
Provider Rating 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
Provider explained things clearly 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
Provider showed concern 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
Provider included you in decisions 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
Provider discussed treatment options 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/17/2026

Very thorough, courteous and friendly. Very patient and informative.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/18/2026

I will be back

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/17/2026

Dr Carter is great! Thank you! I used to work w him in surgery, excellent physician!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/15/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/15/2026

Dr.Carter in very professional and very knowledgeable . He is very concerned about your health and care needs.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/24/2026

Dr Carter and his staff are excellent in patient care

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/18/2026

Good always so far

4.60 out of 5 4.6 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/18/2026

My concern lies more in being informed about possibilities before I had surgery

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/11/2026

Great doctor, he is nice and very informative

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/03/2026

I was impressed with how casual, friendly, and knowledgeable Dr Carter is.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/23/2026

Dr. Carter took time to explain things to me and answer all my questions.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/07/2026

Dr Carter listened carefully and was very pleasant. We agreed on a treatment plan. I was very pleased.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

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.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/06/2026

I am very happy with the care and information shared with me and the decisions to go forward

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

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.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/18/2026

Dr Carter is a skilled provider who cares for the well being of his patients.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

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!!!!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/31/2025

Dr. Carter, Leslie, and staff are great.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/31/2025

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.

4.94 out of 5 4.9 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/28/2025

Dr Carter was very pleasant and explained my issue clearly by drawing a picture.

4.94 out of 5 4.9 out of 5

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.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/05/2025

Excellent consultation

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/05/2025

My provider had excellent bedside manners and answered all my questions without rushing me.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/24/2025

Great asxalways.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/22/2025

All of the people I came in contact with went above and beyond[...]

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/22/2025

Enjoyed meeting Dr Carter and his team! He was thorough, knowledgeable of my problem and I feel to be in good hands.[...]

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/22/2025

Provider was great.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/11/2025

Dr Carter is the best!!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/09/2025

Always very engaging!!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/23/2025

Informative and concerned

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

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.

2.77 out of 5 2.8 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/15/2025

Dr Carter's PA was fantastic

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/10/2025

Great provider and thankful for his care and help!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

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.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

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.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

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


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid
  • Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Anthem Pathway Transition
  • CareSource Indiana Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Kentucky Medicaid
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Passport Marketplace
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • Sagamore
  • Signature Advantage
  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation
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