Carolyn G Carter

Carolyn G Carter, MD, MS

Professor

Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL
Business Phone: (352) 733-1770
Business Email: cartecg@shands.ufl.edu

About Carolyn G Carter

Hello, my name is Dr. Carolyn G. Carter, and I am a professor at the University of Florida in the Department of Pediatrics. As a pediatrician with a strong focus on teaching and scholarly activity, my research interests include nutrition and food science, technology and education, and cultural and linguistic competence. I completed my undergraduate studies at Florida State University and earned my medical degree, residency, and fellowship at the University of Florida. I am certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners and the Pediatric Board, and hold medical licenses in both Florida and Montana.

I am actively involved in several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Florida Pediatric Society, the Florida Medical Association, the Alachua County Medical Society, the Academic Pediatric Association, and the Florida Pediatric Alumni Association. I regularly attend regional and national conferences, where I have presented research on health literacy and technology.

I have served in leadership roles within medical organizations, including as president of the Alachua County Medical Society and as a district representative for the Florida Pediatric Society. I also work with medical students on mission trips to the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Additionally, I participate in community programs such as the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office’s annual Safety Patrol trip to Washington, D.C. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught
2014-2025
BMS6751 Nutrition and Health
2018
MDC7400 Pediatric Clerkship

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics

Clinical Profile

Specialties
  • Pediatrics
Subspecialties
  • Pediatric Primary Care
Areas of Interest
  • Neonatal weight gain and nutrition
  • Preventive health care
  • Vaccines (immunizations)
  • Well-child visits
  • Your child’s first vaccines – what you need to know

Publications

Academic Articles
2021
20-year-old man • sudden-onset chest pain • worsening pain with cough and exertion • Dx?
The Journal of family practice. 70(1):38-40 [DOI] 10.12788/jfp.0128. [PMID] 33600513.
2021
What Parents Need to Know About Leaving the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
JAMA pediatrics. 175(1) [DOI] 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.5045. [PMID] 33252638.
2015
Pediatrics after-hours: a twenty-year academic-community partnership for acute care delivery.
The Journal of pediatrics. 166(4):788-9 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.12.054. [PMID] 25819907.
2010
Early identification and intervention for behavior problems in primary care: a comparison of two abbreviated versions of parent-child interaction therapy.
Behavior therapy. 41(3):375-87 [DOI] 10.1016/j.beth.2009.11.002. [PMID] 20569786.
2009
Mental health services for preschool children in primary care: a survey of maternal attitudes and beliefs.
Journal of pediatric psychology. 34(7):760-8 [DOI] 10.1093/jpepsy/jsn128. [PMID] 19064608.

Grants

Aug 2018 – Dec 2019
It Takes A Village: Countering Digital Misinformation in Maternal Health Decision Making through Hepatitis B YouTube Intervention & Expectant Mommy Expo 2019
Role: Consultant
Funding: UF FOUNDATION via RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION

Education

Residency – Pediatrics
1995 · University of Florida
Medical Degree
1992 · University of Florida
Masters of Science
1985 · Texas Woman's University

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 733-1770
Emails:
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100383
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
PO BOX 100383
CAROLYN CARTER
GAINESVILLE FL 326100383