Summary

Dr. John Carlson is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the retina and back of the eye. He earned his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Loma Linda University Medical Center. With 31 years of experience in eye care, Dr. Carlson has developed expertise in managing complex retinal disorders. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Carlson practices at multiple locations throughout Southern California, including Riverside, Redlands, Hemet, and Rancho Mirage, and maintains an affiliation with Menifee Global Medical Center. He focuses on treating diabetic eye disease and age-related macular degeneration, two leading causes of vision loss. Dr. Carlson performs advanced retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to diagnose eye conditions, and he provides anti-VEGF treatments to help preserve and improve vision. Patients rate his care at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 31 years of experience
  • 50 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John Patrick Carlson has 5 locations

Retina Consultants Of Southern California

9041 Magnolia Ave Ste 207Riverside, CA 92503
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
SatClosed
SunClosed

Retina Consultants Of Southern California

1895 Orange Tree Ln Ste 204Redlands, CA 92374
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
SatClosed
SunClosed

Inland Eye Specialists

3953 W Stetson AveHemet, CA 92545
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:30 am - 2:00 pm
SunClosed

Inland Surgery Center

1620 Laurel AveRedlands, CA 92373
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Milauskas Eye Institute

72057 DINAH SHORE DR STE DRANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
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31 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
Riverside , CANewport Beach , CAPlata , CAChino , CA
Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine Med School: Yale University School of Medicine Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Patrick Carlson

  • AARP
  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AlphaCare
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • EmblemHealth
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • March Vision Care
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Patrick Carlson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Patrick Carlson has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Retina Surgery
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Uveitis
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Loma Linda University Medical Center

Medical School

Creighton University School Of Medicine
Creighton University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1995

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Carlson?
You can find contact information for Dr. John Carlson here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. John Carlson's office located?
Dr. John Carlson's office is located at 9041 Magnolia Ave Ste 207, Riverside, CA, 92503.
Which hospitals is Dr. John Carlson affiliated with?
Dr. John Carlson is affiliated with Menifee Global Medical Center.
Does Dr. John Carlson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. John Carlson accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. John Carlson speak?
Dr. John Carlson speaks English and Spanish.

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