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Dr. Karen Carlson specializes in internal medicine and hospital medicine, bringing over three decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota. With 32 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Carlson has developed extensive knowledge in managing complex medical conditions that require hospitalized care.
Dr. Carlson practices at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. She focuses on treating heart failure and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, conditions where the heart doesn't pump blood effectively throughout the body. Her expertise also includes performing contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms, which are specialized heart imaging tests that help diagnose and monitor heart conditions.
Dr. Carlson practices at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. She focuses on treating heart failure and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, conditions where the heart doesn't pump blood effectively throughout the body. Her expertise also includes performing contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms, which are specialized heart imaging tests that help diagnose and monitor heart conditions.
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Quick Facts
- 32 years of experience
- 1 insurance plan accepted
- Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota
- 2 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Internal Medicine | Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine | Oncology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 32 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | |
| Ames , IA | Clive , IA | Ankeny , IA | Des Moines , IA |
| Med School: Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota | Med School: University Of Iowa | Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen Elaine Carlson
Medical Specialties
Dr. Karen Elaine Carlson has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Karen Elaine Carlson has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
32 Years Experience
Dr. Karen Elaine Carlson holds an active medical license in the state of Iowa.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Iowa that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota in 1994.
NPI Number
Dr. Carlson's NPI number is 1528055688.
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- Dr. Karen Carlson's office is located at 1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA, 50010.
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