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Dr. John Carlson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 72
Dr. John Carlson, MD
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Dr. John Carlson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Salinas, CA.
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Dr. John Carlson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 72
Salinas, CA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. John Carlson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Salinas, CA.

About

Dr. Carlson graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. John Carlson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Salinas, CA and has 46 years experience. Dr. Carlson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Natividad Medical Center. Dr. Carlson has experience treating conditions like Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Abdominal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Carlson received an average rating of 1.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Carlson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Carlson also speaks Spanish. Dr. Carlson is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Abdominal Pain
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Abdominal Pain
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Abdominal Pain
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Reflux Esophagitis
Vomiting Disorders
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Dehydration
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Feculent Vomiting
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Pylorospasm
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • CA Healthnet PPO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • Medica Choice
  • Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
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    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
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    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
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    California Care Small Group HMO
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Los Palos Gastroenterology Specialists Inc.
    1083 Los Palos Dr, Salinas, CA 93901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 771-1456
  2. 2 Office
    1081 Los Palos Dr Ste B, Salinas, CA 93901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 771-1456

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1.8
Based on 17 Reviews
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1 Star (11)

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
    1978
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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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: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Abdominal Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Carlson, MD is affiliated with Natividad Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Carlson, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Natividad Medical Center

    1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA