Spencer V. Carter

Dr. Spencer V. Carter is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, specializing in Cardiology. His clinical and research work focuses on social determinants of health, racial disparities in cardiovascular disease, inherited cholesterol disorders, and hypertensive heart disease.

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology with Chemistry minor from Wake Forest University
• Medical degree from University of North Carolina School of Medicine
• Internal medicine residency at University of Chicago Medical Center
• Cardiovascular disease fellowship at UT Southwestern

Dr. Carter's research explores familial hypercholesterolemia and systemic factors affecting cardiovascular outcomes, with findings published in peer-reviewed journals. He has presented at scientific conferences and received research funding from the American Heart Association.

• American Board of Internal Medicine certification in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine
• National Board of Echocardiography certification
• Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology certification

In 2015, Dr. Carter co-founded the White Coats Black Doctors Foundation and serves on its advisory board. He is actively involved in professional organizations including the American College of Cardiology, American Society for Preventive Cardiology, and American Heart Association.