Kara Carter, MD is a Pediatrician dedicated to providing comprehensive pediatric care at her clinic in Richmond, TX. As a trusted local provider on kellysearch.com, she is registered with The Texas Medical Board and practices under the Texas Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle B (Physicians - Medical Practice Act). General Pediatricians are a child's primary healthcare partner, providing continuous care from infancy through young adulthood, managing routine well-child visits, common illnesses, chronic conditions, and coordinating specialist care as needed to ensure optimal health and development. Dr. Carter serves infants, children, adolescents, and young adults, and is currently welcoming new patients. Please call (713) 442-4100 to schedule an appointment.
With over 20 years of dedicated experience, Dr. Carter brings a wealth of clinical knowledge and care to her patients. Her focus on general pediatrics began in medical school, honed during her residency at Baylor College of Medicine, and further developed through her training at Texas Children's Hospital and Ben Taub General Hospital. She earned her degree from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2003 and is Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Carter is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and is affiliated with Texas Children's Hospital and The Woman's Hospital of Texas. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Dr. Carter enjoys cooking, scrapbooking, and being a proud mother of three children. Dr. Kara Carter provides consultations primarily in English.
A strong patient-provider partnership is the foundation of effective healthcare. Dr. Carter is committed to being a partner in your health journey, focusing on practical strategies to protect your health and well-being.
Dr. Carter's comprehensive pediatric care approach prioritizes a strong patient-family partnership. She provides continuous care from infancy through young adulthood, addressing routine well-child visits, common illnesses, and chronic conditions. This includes coordinating specialist care when necessary, ensuring optimal health and development for each child. Her focus on clear communication and personalized plans empowers families to actively participate in their child's healthcare journey.
By working together, you and Dr. Carter can create a clear, actionable plan that respects your individual needs and healthcare goals.
Also Accepts These Carriers
- Aetna
- BestChoice PPO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Essentials HMO
- Choice Care Network PPO
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice POS
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Curative
- Curative EPO
- Curative PPO
- Curative PPO Plus
- Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HMO Premier HMO
- Humana
- Kesley-Seybold KelseyCare
- Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
- Medica Choice
- National POS
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Nexus Open Access
- Open Access Plus
- Open Choice PPO
- Options PPO
- Preferred PPO
- Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
- SureFit Houston
- UnitedHealthCare
As your primary healthcare provider, Dr. Carter offers expert diagnosis and management for a wide range of common health conditions. Common areas of focus include:
- Bronchitis: Bronchitis is a lung infection that causes inflammation in the airways; your pediatrician will assess your child's symptoms and develop a treatment plan to reduce discomfort and prevent complications.
- Common Cold: Common colds are viral infections causing sniffles and sneezes, and your pediatrician can help your child through it by recommending rest, fluids, and over-the-counter remedies when appropriate.
- Conduct Disorder: Conduct disorder involves a pattern of violating rules and the rights of others, and your pediatrician can help develop a plan to address these behaviors and improve your child's social and emotional wellbeing.
- Constipation: If your child is struggling with infrequent, hard stools, your pediatrician can assess the cause and provide treatment for their constipation.
- Ear Infection: An ear infection is a common childhood illness where the middle ear gets inflamed, causing pain and discomfort, and pediatricians diagnose and treat these infections with medication or other necessary interventions.
- Fever: Your pediatrician is the best resource for managing your child's fever, offering guidance on when to worry, what medication to use, and when to seek further care.
- Newborn Jaundice: Pediatricians help manage newborn jaundice, a common condition where a baby's skin and eyes turn yellow due to bilirubin, by tracking levels and recommending treatment if needed.
This list represents some of the common conditions treated. An accurate diagnosis and a personalized care plan can only be developed through a direct consultation with a qualified medical professional.
To provide comprehensive and patient-centered care, Dr. Carter offers a range of services designed to diagnose, manage, and treat various health concerns:
- Immunization Administration: Your pediatrician will give your child shots to build immunity against preventable illnesses like measles and polio.
- Wellness Examination: During a wellness exam, your doctor will assess your child's physical health, give immunizations, and discuss any concerns you may have.
- Wart Removal: Your child's pediatrician offers safe and effective wart removal options, depending on the wart's size and location.
- Primary and Preventive Care for Children and Adolescents: This focuses on keeping your child healthy through routine visits, vaccinations, and early detection of potential health issues.
- Post-Circumcision Adhesions: Post-circumcision adhesions are a potential complication where the skin around the penis sticks together after the procedure, often requiring a quick fix by a doctor.
- Diabetes Counseling: This service teaches children and parents how to prevent serious complications from diabetes through careful monitoring and management.
- Well Baby Care: Through well baby visits, you can proactively prevent health issues and catch any problems early.
Service availability can change. To understand which services are appropriate for your specific health needs, please schedule a consultation to develop a personalized care plan.
All medical services are provided in accordance with the standard scope of practice for their professional license in Texas.
Dr. Carter is dedicated to partnering with patients to achieve their unique health objectives. The following examples illustrate how proactive care can make a tangible difference in a patient's life:
- Following a pediatrician's guidance, a child successfully managed their bronchitis symptoms, experiencing less coughing and discomfort within a week. The treatment plan helped prevent complications and allowed the child to return to their normal activities quickly.
- After receiving guidance from their pediatrician, a young patient successfully managed their common cold symptoms with rest and fluids, feeling significantly better within a few days.
- After receiving a clear diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan, a child with conduct disorder learned coping mechanisms and improved their interactions with others, fostering a stronger sense of self-control and emotional regulation.
These scenarios are illustrative examples of positive health outcomes. Individual results vary and depend on many factors. She will work with you to define and achieve your personal health goals.
- Primary Location:
Kelsey Seybold Clinic
22121 FM 1093 Rd, Richmond, TX, 77407
Phone: (713) 442-4100
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- University of Texas at Dallas (Medical School) - 2003
- American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
Here are answers to some common questions about receiving Pediatric care with Dr. Carter:
- What is the difference between a Pediatrician and a Family Medicine doctor for my child?
- Pediatricians are specialists who focus exclusively on the health of children from birth through young adulthood, including their physical, emotional, and social well-being. While family medicine doctors can treat children, a pediatrician's training and practice are entirely dedicated to children, offering deep expertise in childhood illnesses and developmental stages.
- Why are well-child visits important even if my child isn't sick?
- Well-child visits are crucial for tracking growth and development, ensuring scheduled immunizations, and performing necessary screenings. They also provide a vital opportunity to discuss nutrition, sleep, safety, and behavior with Dr. Carter.
- Does my child need an antibiotic every time they have a cold or a cough?
- Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections, not viral ones like colds and coughs. Overuse can harm your child's health. Dr. Carter will carefully evaluate your child to determine if an antibiotic is needed and will not prescribe one unnecessarily.
- My child gets ear infections frequently. Is this something you handle?
- Yes, diagnosing and treating ear infections is one of the most common things a pediatrician does. Dr. Carter can determine the cause, prescribe antibiotics if necessary, and discuss strategies to reduce recurrence or determine if a referral to an ENT specialist is needed.
- My baby seems to be crying all the time. Can you help with issues like colic or reflux?
- We understand how frustrating constant crying can be for new parents. Colic and reflux are very common concerns, and Dr. Carter can examine your baby to rule out other medical issues. She can provide strategies to soothe your infant and discuss potential dietary changes or medications to help manage these conditions.
- Can a pediatrician help with behavioral issues like ADHD or tantrums?
- Yes, Dr. Carter can help. Pediatricians are trained to evaluate a child's behavioral and mental health, providing an initial assessment for conditions like ADHD. They can offer parenting strategies and refer families to child psychologists or developmental specialists for further testing and support, if needed.
- How do you manage chronic conditions like asthma or food allergies?
- Dr. Carter manages chronic conditions like asthma and food allergies by creating a personalized action plan for each child. This plan includes managing daily medications, providing prescriptions for emergency medications, and educating families on avoiding triggers. She also coordinates care with specialists, such as allergists or pulmonologists, as needed.
- What is involved in a developmental screening?
- A developmental screening is a routine part of well-child visits. It involves simple questions and checklists to assess how a child is progressing in language, movement, thinking, and social skills. This helps us celebrate milestones and identify any areas where additional support might be beneficial.
22121 FM 1093 Rd
Richmond TX 77407
Phone: (713) 442-4100
Kara Carter, MD is regulated by the Texas Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle B (Physicians - Medical Practice Act) in Texas and is licensed by The Texas Medical Board.
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1467566513
Registration can typically be verified through The Texas Medical Board website or by direct inquiry.
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