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Dr. James Carlson, DO

Family Medicine* Age 59
Dr. James Carlson, DO
3.8 (42 Ratings)

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Dr. James Carlson, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Cedar Lake, IN.
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Dr. James Carlson, DO

Family Medicine* Age 59
Cedar Lake, IN
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Carlson, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Cedar Lake, IN.

About

Dr. Carlson graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. James Carlson, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Cedar Lake, IN and has 31 years experience. Dr. Carlson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Community Hospital, Franciscan Health Crown Point and Franciscan Health Munster. At present, Dr. Carlson received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 42 times. Dr. Carlson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Carlson accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Wellness Examination
Joint Pain
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Wellness Examination
Joint Pain
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Wellness Examination
Joint Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Dehydration
Fever
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Foot Infection
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Sebaceous Cysts
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Athlete's Foot
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cold Sore
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dysentery
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypothyroidism
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Laryngitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nausea
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Pharyngitis
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Prostatitis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Scabies
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Sciatica
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tremor
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Urinary Stones
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Physical Examination
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urinalysis
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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  • HealthSync Options POS
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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
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    Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Fpn-Cedar Lake Health Center Franciscan
    6831 W 133rd Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carlson
3.8
Based on 42 Reviews
5 Stars (27)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (4)
1 Star (8)

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Nov 15, 2021
Dr Carlson was my family Dr in New York, I haven’t found anyone as good as he is since he relocated. Hoping he comes back to ny one day.!!
Glenn fischer — Nov 15, 2021
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Family Medicine
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Education

Medical Education
  • New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1993
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Dr. James Carlson, DO is affiliated with Community Hospital, Franciscan Health Crown Point and Franciscan Health Munster.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Community Hospital

    901 MacArthur Blvd, Munster, IN

  • Franciscan Health Crown Point

    12750 Saint Francis Dr, Crown Point, IN

  • Franciscan Health Munster

    701 Superior Ave, Munster, IN