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S. Carter Wright Jr., MD
- ENT/Head and Neck Surgery Laryngology

S. Carter Wright Jr., MD
- ENT/Head and Neck Surgery Laryngology
Conditions and Treatments
- Vocal Cord BOTOX Injections
- Laryngeal Framework Surgery
- Cricopharyngeal Botulinum Toxin Injection
- Vocal Fold Fat Injection Augmentation
- Cricopharyngeal Myotomy
- Zenker’s Diverticulum Repair
- Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis
- Esophageal Dilation
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Throat Cancer
- Dysfluency
- Lichen Planus
- Spasmodic Dysphonia
- Vocal Cord Disorders
- Upper Airway Disorders
- Laryngeal Papillomatosis
- Vocal Fold Process Granuloma
- Voice Disorders
- Head and Neck Cancer Dysphagia
- Globus Sensation
- Upper Esophageal Strictures and Webs
- Chronic Cough
- Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis Surgery
- Tracheostomy Management
- Laryngeal Tumors
- Apraxia
- Hoarseness (Dysphonia)
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Subglottic and Tracheal Stenosis
- Tremor Affecting the Voice
- Benign Vocal Fold Lesions (Nodules, Polyps, Cysts)
- Reinke’s Edema
- Vocal Fold Atrophy/Aging Voice
- Essential Tremor of the Voice
- Neurologic Dysphagia
- Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction
- Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis
- Dysphagia
- Subglottic and Tracheal Stenosis Surgery
- Vocal Fold Laser Treatment
- Larynx or Voice Box Disease
- Dysarthria
- Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)
- Recurrent Respiratory Papilloma (RRP)
- Swallowing Disorders
- Vocal Fold Leukoplakia/Dysplasia
- Vocal Fold Paresis
- Vocal Fold Scar
- Muscle Tension Dysphonia
- Early Vocal Fold Cancer
- Globus
- Zenker's Diverticulum
- Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion
Ratings and Reviews
4.8294 Ratings 43 Comments |
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CP concern for questions/worries | 4.9 |
CP efforts to include in decisions | 4.9 |
CP explanations of prob/condition | 4.9 |
CP spoke using clear language | 4.9 |
Friendliness/courtesy of CP | 4.9 |
Likelihood of recommending CP | 4.9 |
Patients' confidence in CP | 4.9 |
Time CP spent with patient | 4.8 |
Wait time at clinic | 4.6 |
The overall Patient Rating score is the average of responses to the nine questions listed below. The questions are from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a 1 to 5 scale, where 1 represents "very poor" and 5 represents "very good.
Patient Comments
- June 17, 2021*Dr. Wright is the best!!
- May 30, 2021great experience
- May 28, 2021Great doctor
- May 27, 2021One of the best!
- May 14, 2021all good
- May 14, 2021Has been able to treat constant cough that has been uncontrolled in the past.
- April 21, 2021Left my app't with no unanswered questions.
- April 21, 2021Very good experience and will continue to see him for my treatment of my condition.
- March 15, 2021Good.
- March 11, 2021Good
- March 11, 2021Provider wanted me to understand. Did not talk down to me. Very pleasant and effective.
- March 1, 2021This is the best specialist provider I've ever had; he listens, and he arranges a treatment program in a consultative manner
- February 26, 2021Dr. Wright is an amazing, professional and compassionate doctor.
- January 25, 2021Dr. Wright is very knowledgeable but talks to you like a normal person.
- January 23, 2021As you can see I was very pleased with my visit, and I would highly recommend to friends and family.
- January 22, 2021Dr Wright is the best!
- January 18, 2021Works with me very well. Helps me to better understand my health problems and tells me how to deal with them.
- January 17, 2021very satisfied
- January 12, 2021Has always been extremely helpful and clear in discussion of the problem and possible solutions. I have recommended him to another.
- January 12, 2021Very good listener & gave understandable answers.
- December 15, 2020Dr. Wright showed concern about me.
- December 1, 2020All good.
- November 21, 2020Dr. Wright is a very professional, compassionate doctor who knows his stuff and has a great bed side manner. His great sense of humor puts his patients at ease when having to get painful shots in the vocal chords.
- November 19, 2020I visit this dr. almost every 3 months - for injection Botox-voice have gone to him at least for 10 years - good doctor.
- November 15, 2020Dr. Wright is very positive, caring, encouraging, brilliant, clear in his explanations and allows me to choose the treatment path that makes me the most comfortable.
- November 13, 2020I am very pleased with my Dr & Staff.I feel safe and comfortable & confident in their care
- October 21, 2020Dr. Wright does an excellent job of communicating in a way that all can understand. He explains procedures and results in a way to relate to processes in your personal life. He introduced everyone with the team, includes family in discussion, teaches and engages on a personable level
- October 20, 2020Great Doctor and staff.
- October 11, 2020Dr. Carter-Wright is an awesome Dr.
- October 6, 2020Excellent care.
- September 28, 2020I don't think I could have found a better care giver for my problem. Dr. Wright is exceptional. I felt very cared for and confident that he would cure my problem.
- September 27, 2020Excellent Doctor!
- September 23, 2020Dr. Wright is an amazing doctor who truly cares about his patient. He listens patiently. When I was scared about the test, he sat down and just talked to me about it. He didn't rush me to make a decision. He actually cared about how I was feeling. He was so great, so reassuring and he calmed me down. He told me it was my choice if I wanted the test or not. Because of his listening and caring and explanations, I agreed to have the test and I'm so glad I did. What a great doctor he is! He really cares about you! I feel so blessed that he is my ENT provider!
- September 22, 2020This is a fine provider.
- September 22, 2020Dr. Wright was excellent in explaining the results of the swallowing test and the causes of the symptoms I had experienced. I left the appointment very relieved. Dr. Wright is in every way an excellent physician.
- September 20, 2020Dr. Wright is straight forward, practical and has an approachable personality.
- September 10, 2020would highly recommend Dr. Wright
- September 4, 2020Visit was rushed.
- September 4, 2020Very relatable physician, congenial, and professional. I feel VERY well cared for.
- September 3, 2020Very good.
- August 25, 2020Great Doctor
- August 25, 2020I am so thankful for Dr. Wright. I have full confidence in him. I left his office feeling full of hope.
- August 23, 2020I have been seeing Dr. Wright for about 4 years, and I have never been disappointed. I would be reluctant to change to a different provider, even within WFBH unless it were absolutely necessary
Locations
Credentials
Education
- BA, Goucher College, 1992
- MD, Boston University School of Medicine, 2000
Residency
- Otolaryngology, Mt. Sinai Hospital Medical Center, 2005
Fellowship
- Otolaryngology, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, 2006
Board Certifications
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Memberships
- American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Nc-S.C. Society - Oto., Head, and Neck Surg
Positions
- Physician
- Associate Professor, Otolaryngology
Insurance
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January 2019
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
LMC ONLY - Contracts specific to support Lexington employer groups, low volume
BEECHSTREET PPO
NATIONAL PROVIDER NETWORK/MEDICAL RESOURCES
PHCS/MULTIPLAN
CHC ONLY - contracts specific to support CHC
AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (limited providers)
THN-TRIAD HEALTH NETWORK MA Plans only (Humana Medicare and Healthteam Advantage)
TRICARE
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Research
- Hemodynamic Changes Associated With Transcervical Laryngeal Injection of Botulinum Toxin. Hernandez BO, Nagatsuka M, Wright SC, Marcellino AJ, Lovin BD, Walker FO, Madden LL. J Voice. 2021 Feb;
- Auditory-Perceptual Evaluation of Deep Brain Stimulation on Voice and Speech in Patients With Dystonia. Finger ME, Siddiqui MS, Morris AK, Ruckart KW, Wright SC, Haq IU, Madden LL. J Voice. 2020 Jul; 34(4):636-644.
- Use of topical nasal anesthesia during flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing in dysphagic patients. Fife TA, Butler SG, Langmore SE, Lester S, Wright SC, Kemp S, Grace-Martin K, Lintzenich CR. Ann. Otol. Rhinol. Laryngol. 2015 Mar; 124(3):206-11.
- Tracheal reconstruction in a canine model. Wood MW, Murphy SV, Feng X, Wright SC. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2014 Mar; 150(3):428-33.
- The effects of topical anesthetic on swallowing during nasoendoscopy. Lester S, Langmore SE, Lintzenich CR, Wright SC, Grace-Martin K, Fife T, Butler SG. Laryngoscope. 2013 Jul; 123(7):1704-8.