Avison Young taps industry veteran Scott Carter to lead Texas healthcare real estate platform

Carter joins as Principal in the firm’s Houston office, bringing more than 20 years of healthcare and life sciences sector experience

Houston, TX — Global commercial real estate advisor, Avison Young, today announced that Scott Carter has joined the firm as Principal, where he will serve as the Healthcare and Life Sciences lead for Texas. Carter brings more than 20 years of experience dedicated exclusively to the healthcare and life sciences sectors, further strengthening the firm’s specialized advisory capabilities across the region.

“Scott’s deep expertise in healthcare and life sciences real estate, combined with his strong track record and relationships across Texas, makes him an outstanding addition to our team,” Harry Klaff, Avison Young Principal and U.S. President. “As we continue to grow our presence in key markets, Scott will play an important role in enhancing our capabilities and delivering specialized insights to clients operating in these critical sectors.”

Carter provides comprehensive commercial real estate advisory and transaction services for a broad range of clients, including hospital systems, physician groups, post-acute and behavioral health operators, and both public and private healthcare and life sciences investors. Prior to joining Avison Young, Carter served nearly a decade as Senior Vice President at CBRE where he focused on acquisitions, dispositions, tenant and landlord representation for medical office buildings across Texas.

“After more than two decades focused on healthcare and life sciences real estate, I’m excited to join Avison Young at a time of strong momentum for the firm and for the healthcare and life sciences sectors across Texas,” said Carter. “These industries are evolving rapidly, and I look forward to working with clients to deliver thoughtful, strategic real estate solutions that support their long-term growth. Avison Young’s collaborative culture and commitment to specialization make it an ideal platform to expand our impact in this space.”

Recognized as one of Texas’s leading healthcare real estate specialists, Carter advises clients on the acquisition and disposition of medical office buildings, ambulatory surgery centers, lab research facilities, and hospitals. His entrepreneurial approach, deep industry relationships, and extensive market knowledge enable him to align real estate strategies with long-term organizational goals in a complex and evolving sector.

Carter will work closely with Jay Johnson, Principal and Executive Managing Director of Avison Young’s Healthcare Services to drive healthcare strategy and drive market growth for the firm.

“Texas continues to be one of the fastest-growing healthcare real estate markets in the country, and adding Scott to our team significantly strengthens our ability to serve clients on the ground across the state,” add Johnson. “His expertise enhances our depth in Texas while also advancing our broader national healthcare strategy—ensuring we deliver consistent, high-quality insights and execution for clients.”