Dr. Lee F. Carter, MD

Dr Carter is wonderful! He truly cares, not only for your heart issues, but for your whole general health. He is knowledgeable, kind and truly cares about his patients. I feel blessed having him watch over me. His office staff is top- notch!

I loved Dr. Carter. He was very attentive, professional & courteous. This was my first time seeing a cardiologist and I was a bit nervous because of family history. Dr. Carter put me at ease. He did not rush my appointment. He answered all of my questions and concerns. The office staff is top of their game. They emailed forms right away. Followed up on referrals. Called to confirm appoint. They were professional and courteous over the phone and in person. I would highly recommend this office.

Dr Carter has been my Cardiologist for years. I started with Dr. Blakenbaker 11 years ago when they shared a practice. They saved my life. Blankenbaker had to move away and I wound up with Carter. I've been very happy with both doctors. They were the ones that started the rehabilitation program at Hoag. Neither one of them has ever even hinted that I couldn't see another doctor. Since they were in the same practice I can understand Blankenbaker's decision not to accept patients from Carter. Bottom line - they saved my life and since then I've been very happy with Dr. Carter.

Not true "heart" doctor in my opinion. Unethical behavior Dr. Richard Blankenbaker refused to see me because he is best friends with my latest cardiologist Dr. Lee Fredrick Carter. Apparently since his friend is seeing me, I'm not allowed to move to another cardiologist. Neither Dr. Lee Fredrick Carter would let me move on to another cardiologist nor Dr. Richard Stanfill Blankenbaker Jr would even consider me as a patient. These doctor's behavior are unethical in my eyes. I spoke with both offices about my frustration and they were not considerate of my freedom to choose whoever I prefer as a cardiologist. I do not feel comfortable with Dr. Lee Carter any longer and wanted to explore other options, but since they are both doctors from Hoag, according to both docotrs, I am not able to look for another cardiologist. Dr. Lee carter is not giving me solutions I need and have actually found through other type of doctors. I call this the "good all boys club" monopolizing patient's choices. It is appalling that both offices staff are also TRAINED TO REFUSE this. It is not okay to use Hoag Hospital (which is a great hospital) as a tool to recruit or take advantage of patients who go there. This is MY LIFE, MY HEART, MY CONDITION, MY CHOICE we are talking about here not just another folder they get to control and manipulate as they wish. These doctor behavior are unethical in my eyes. Does anyone have another recommendation for a cardiologist in Newport Beach, CA? A doctor that can treat and also be a fair doctor?

Excellent physician. You can tell he loves what he does. He is always up to date on the latest advances in cariology and is accessible to his patients.