Dr. Kent Arthur Carlson, MD

Dr. Kent Carlson is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated over four decades to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision disorders. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency training at Good Samaritan Medical Center. With 42 years of experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Carlson brings extensive knowledge to diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye health issues. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Carlson practices at Minnesota Eye Institute in Alexandria, Minnesota, where he focuses on treating common eye conditions including cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and posterior vitreous detachment. His expertise includes performing advanced diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to evaluate eye health. He also provides sedation services to ensure patient comfort during procedures. …Patients have given Dr. Carlson an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars on Vitals for his care.