Dr. Mark Joel Carlson, MD

Little man with an oversized attitude, will never see him again

I had an appt. to see Dr. Carlson to get a cortisone shot in my elbow. He walked into the room, right past me, mumbled something like Dr. Carlson, and sat on his stool. There was no handshake, no smile, no nice to meet you. I told him I had tried the ice packs and ibuprofen for two weeks - that this had been bothering me for about 2 months. He told me, three times, that he wasn't impressed. (I wasn't there to impress anyone)! He did have X-rays taken and told me I had medial epicondyosis and that there were four options: surgery, time (6 - 12 months) injections and eccentric therapy. He said he would NOT do an injection because it would only last 2-3 months and then I would be back asking for another. I have had cortisone shots in both hips and they have helped me tremendously and I haven't had to go back in 2-3 months. He insisted therapy was the answer of which I said I have not had good luck with therapy. I felt he was rude, arrogant, and I definitely will not see him again! This… is a black mark on Sanford - there are other medical facilities that will treat you with respect.

Arrogant, dismissive little man with the ego of a giant. Zero personal skills, rude as can be. I've seen this little idiot twice & both times he entered the room & said 'talk to me'. Told him my concerns on an injury & he proceeded to dismiss all of my concerns & suggest ice & ibuprofen. This is after I told him it'd been a problem for 5+ years. He may have the title of 'Dr' but he is as far from a Dr as you can get. Refuse to see this rockabilly leprechaun if you're scheduled to see him. Save some money & a lot of frustration.