Dr. Richard A. Carlson, MD | Tonawanda, NY | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Richard Carlson specializes in internal medicine with advanced expertise in geriatric medicine, focusing on the comprehensive care of older adults. He earned his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine and brings nearly five decades of experience to his practice. Dr. Carlson is fluent in both English and French.

Dr. Carlson practices at locations in Tonawanda and Kenmore, New York, with affiliations at Kenmore Mercy Hospital and Erie County Medical Center. He has extensive experience treating memory-related conditions including Alzheimer's disease and dementia. His approach often incorporates rehabilitative services such as physical therapy and strength training to help patients maintain their independence and quality of life. Patients have given Dr. Carlson an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 on Vitals.

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3.5

19 Ratings
48 years of experience
speaks English, French
Creighton University School Of Medicine
6 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
2 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Male

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I waited over 1 hour for an annual wellness exam and received a better response from his PA whom I've been seeing for over 5 years than I did from him. Yes, time to retire, that's for sure.

April 13th, 2024

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This Dr needs to retire, could care less about anyone's health or well being, completely neglectful imo, charges you to get your results to tests. Scheduling mostly phone appointments. Can read results or doesn't care to. Discharges patients with reason bring, we can't care for your health condition. Seriously retire!! You should be ashamed of yourself!

February 7th, 2024

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If you are well and want to stay well STAY AWAY!! This is a Very sad Forgetful Doctor away!! He sends you to every other Dr. to find the problem and trust to take the credits if your healed.

August 4th, 2018

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Listens to what you have to say. you do have to talk to your doctor in order for him to work with you. He is very interested in his patients heath and keeping them in the best shape possible. Is the best primary doctor I ever had and I am a senior.

January 29th, 2016

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listens to what you say and is concern on finding out what is wrong

April 16th, 2015

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I didn't have confidence in this Dr. I felt that due to consistent inaction, and as a senior, it seemed to me that under his "care" there was too much of a chance of an early demise.There were too many mix-ups in reporting results to me. Nearly every time some action took place it only came at my initiation, and then specialists were involved. For sure, if I strictly put my health in his care, I would be in very bad shape today. Testing lacked thoroughness. For my physical exams, for example, he didn't order nearly enough of the blood tests recommended by a local authority. Early detection is a concept that didn't seem to fit his style. He comes off as having a "nice guy" personality but from his inaction there was not good reason to think he really cared about my health.

May 18th, 2010

Sheridan Medical Group Llp

1491 Sheridan Dr Ste 100Tonawanda, NY 14217

Tel: (716) 332-4476

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Kenmore Mercy Hospital

2950 Elmwood AveKenmore, NY 14217

Tel: (716) 447-6100


Dr. Richard Andrew Carlson, MD	Natalie Howard, MSN, DNP	Dr. Amr Ali Shady, MD	Dr. Eric Yoon, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.5 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (11 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)
48 Years of Experience	6 Years of Experience	40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, French	Speaks English	Speaks English, Arabic	Speaks English
Tonawanda , NY	New York City , NY	EAST SYRACUSE , NY	New York , NY
Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine		Med School: University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: State University of New York
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Alzheimer's Disease
Cognitive Issues/Testing
Confusion
Dementia
Dementia Testing
EOL Care
Geriatric Medicine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Senility
Urinary Incontinence

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Creighton University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1982

Creighton University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1978

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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Carlson affiliated with?: Dr. Richard Carlson is affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital and Erie County Medical Center.
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