Summary

Dr. Karl Karlson is a thoracic surgeon who also specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing nearly five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and completed his residency training at Johns Hopkins Health System. With 49 years of experience in cardiovascular and thoracic care, Dr. Karlson provides comprehensive treatment for complex heart and chest conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Karlson practices at Boston Medical Center and maintains affiliations with Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut. His clinical focus includes treating patients with heart attacks, chest pain, and various chest-related problems. He performs diagnostic procedures such as stress tests and cardiac perfusion scans to evaluate heart function and blood flow. Patients consistently rate Dr. Karlson highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 49 years of experience
  • 2 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Johns Hopkins Health System
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Karl Jon Karlson has 6 locations

Boston Medical Center Cardiothoracic Surgery

732 Harrison Ave Fl 3Boston, MA 02118
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Boston Medical Center

840 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118

Boston University Medical Center Transplant Surgery

88 East Newton St Ste D-511Boston, MA 02118
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Saint Francis Hospital And Medical Center

114 Woodland StHartford, CT 06105

Boston Medical Center

1 Boston Medical Ctr PlBoston, MA 02118

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Dr. Karl Jon Karlson, MDDr. Christopher Albert Gange, MDJeanne M ColtonDr. David Michael Dudzinski, MD
Thoracic SurgeryInterventional CardiologyNurse PractitionerCritical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
49 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, English Speaks Spanish, English
Boston , MAFramingham , MASouth Weymouth , MABoston , MA
Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karl Jon Karlson

  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karl Jon Karlson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karl Jon Karlson has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Johns Hopkins Health System

Medical School

Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown UniversityGraduated in 1977

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Dr. Karl Karlson's office is located at 732 Harrison Ave Fl 3, Boston, MA, 02118.
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Dr. Karl Karlson is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. Karl Karlson speak?
Dr. Karl Karlson speaks English and Spanish.

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