Dr. Jamie Carter, DPM, C.PED

Dr. Carter grew up in (and still lives in!) Mount Vernon, Kentucky where she attended Rockcastle County High School. She went on to pursue her pre-med career at Eastern Kentucky University while still living at home and working two jobs the entire time. Dr. Carter was raised in a working family and that’s all she has ever known. Her upbringing instilled great work ethic as well as a great appreciation for the working-class population and the trauma their feet endure from everyday life. Her podiatric education was completed in Cleveland, Ohio at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and her post-graduate 3 year residency training took place in Dayton, Ohio at the Veterans Hospital (VA).

Dr. Carter is married to her high school sweet heart, Jody, and is a busy mom of three – her daughter Madison (who loves anything gymnastics!) along with her twin boys Carson (the soccer + basketball player) and Dylan (the baseball, football + basketball player). Because of her own hectic lifestyle, she realizes the importance of keeping her patients on their feet. Her goal with every patient is to develop an aggressive treatment plan that will provide results quickly, all while limiting daily restrictions of their current activities. Her goal is to get you better...quicker. Dr. Carter is not your average doctor. She will listen to your thoughts and concerns to ensure you are happy with the proposed treatment. She is a believer that medicine, implemented with a team approach of both patient and physician, has a much better success rate.

Although certified in all aspects of podiatric care, Dr. Carter’s conservative treatment approach has only increased her love of treating musculoskeletal conditions. From chronic arthritis to acute tendonitis, to chronic flat feet to acute injuries and everything in between, Dr. Carter is the right choice! And for all those painful ingrown toenails out there, Dr. Carter has you covered. She will correct the condition while leaving behind a cosmetically please appearance.

As part of her comprehensive conservative care philosophy Dr. Carter utilizes advanced therapies such as MLS pain lasers, platelet rich plasma injection in addition to traditional podiatric practices to ensure her treatment plan is the most complete, thorough and convenient in the business. Her efforts are focused on a stream-lined approach to wellness that she is able to provide all in one appointment. Her ultimate goal is to keep patients on their feet and out of the operating room.

Moms seek out Dr. Carter! Parents trust her to listen to them. Seems like an obvious thing for a Doctor to do, but in this fast paced world, it's now a sought after skill. Dr. Carter understands that parents have an intuition when something is wrong with their child and she actively involves them in the treatment. She knows that a simple change to shoe gear or a small corrective insert can often have positive long term benefits for a child. One of Dr. Carter's favorite things about treating peds is that she can focus on prevention. You've heard the saying: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of correction.

• Residency: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio 2010
• Professional: Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Independence, Ohio 2007
• Undergraduate: Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky
• Degree: Bachelor of Science, Biology

Dr. Carter completed a three-year surgical residency training program at the VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio, with a focus on diabetic and limb salvage. "This particularly intensive residency prepared me to treat not only the feet, but the whole patient, because we dealt with patients that were very sick."

During her residency, Jamie trained with more than 20 different surgeons and did an extensive amount of work at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, where they house one of the largest hyperbaric treatment facilities in the nation.

• ABC Board Certified Pedorthist in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthist
• Board Certified, Diplomate American Board of Podiatric Medicine

• Brooks Sports Medicine Ambassador
• Kentucky Podiatric Medical Association - Member
• American Association Podiatric Practice Management - Member ABC Certified Pedorthist (C.PED)

Dr. Carter is an Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Her practice has been featured in several podiatry journals and multiple publications across the nation articles. She is considered a leading expert in foot and ankle issues! Dr. Carter has a passion for patient and provider education, inspiring her to create Lexington Podiatry’s Podiatric Apprenticeship Program for students. She has been recognized for her podiatric accomplishments and is sought after to present at multiple conferences year round.