4.8
6 Ratings
Summary
Dr. Russell Carlson is a thoracic surgeon with over four decades of medical experience serving patients in the Buffalo area. He earned his medical degree from Texas A&M University in 1981, building extensive expertise in chest and lung surgical procedures throughout his distinguished 41-year career. Dr. Carlson provides care in English to meet his patients' communication needs.
Based at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Dr. Carlson practices through Western New York Thoracic Surgery in Buffalo, New York. He specializes in treating complex conditions including venous skin ulcers, pressure sores, and complications from spinal cord injuries. His surgical expertise includes chest imaging procedures and vascular assessments to evaluate blood flow in the extremities. Patients have given Dr. Carlson an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
Based at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Dr. Carlson practices through Western New York Thoracic Surgery in Buffalo, New York. He specializes in treating complex conditions including venous skin ulcers, pressure sores, and complications from spinal cord injuries. His surgical expertise includes chest imaging procedures and vascular assessments to evaluate blood flow in the extremities. Patients have given Dr. Carlson an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 41 years of experience
- 21 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Texas A&M University
- 1 specialty
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Dr. Russell Elliott Carlson, MD | Dr. Oliver S. Chow, MD | Dr. Charles A. Mack, MD | Dr. Louis Chai |
| Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 41 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Buffalo , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY | Philadelphia , PA |
| Med School: Texas A&M University | Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai | Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine | Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Russell Elliott Carlson
Medical Specialties
Dr. Russell Elliott Carlson has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
41 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Texas A&M UniversityGraduated in 1985
University
Texas A&M UniversityGraduated in 1981
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- Dr. Russell Carlson's office is located at , Buffalo, NY, 14207.
- What languages does Dr. Russell Carlson speak?
- Dr. Russell Carlson speaks English.
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