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Dr. John Carlson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 55
Dr. John Carlson, MD
4.9 (28 Ratings)
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Dr. John Carlson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Riverside, CA.
Dr. John Carlson, MD
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Dr. John Carlson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 55
Riverside, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. John Carlson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Riverside, CA.

About

Dr. Carlson graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center.Dr. John Carlson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Riverside, CA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Carlson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center. Dr. Carlson has experience treating conditions like Progressive High Myopia, Degenerative Disorders of Globe and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Carlson received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Dr. Carlson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Carlson also speaks Spanish. Dr. Carlson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Progressive High Myopia
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Progressive High Myopia
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Acute Endophthalmitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blurred Vision
Brow Ptosis
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Choroideremia
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Eye Disease
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Disease
Eye Melanoma
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma - Iridogoniodysgenesia
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hypopyon
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Hypotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Macular Degeneration
Macular Pucker
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Night Blindness
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Artery Occlusion
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Tear
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Sarcoidosis
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Strabismus
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vision Impairment
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Exams
Diabetes Eye Care
Diabetic Eye Exam
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyeglasses
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Fluorscein Angiography
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Iris Biopsy
Laser Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Physical Examination
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Retinal Testing
Scleral Buckling
Soft Contact Lenses
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • PacifiCare HMO
  • Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
  • AvMed
  • Medicaid
  • Choice Care PPO
    Humana
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • GEHA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Gold Value
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Tricare
    Health Net
    Medicare Advantage PFFS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Shield of California

Locations

  1. 1 Retina Consultants of Southern Cal. Medical Associates Inc.
    9041 Magnolia Ave Ste 207, Riverside, CA 92503
  2. 2 Inland Eye Specialist
    3953 W Stetson Ave, Hemet, CA 92545
  3. 3 Office
    1895 Orange Tree Ln Ste 204, Redlands, CA 92374
  4. 4 Office
    15413 Anacapa Rd, Victorville, CA 92392

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4.9
Based on 28 Reviews
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Apr 01, 2023
I had a retinal tear and was referred to Dr Carlson for repair and ongoing care. He and his entire staff are excellent! He explains conditions well and appointments with him never seem rushed.
— Apr 01, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Surgery
Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Creighton University School of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Creighton University
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    1999
Residency Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Carlson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Carlson's profile.

Dr. Carlson frequently treats the following conditions: Progressive High Myopia, Degenerative Disorders of Globe and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Carlson, MD is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Carlson, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA