Summary

Dr. William Carlson is a family medicine physician with 51 years of experience serving patients and families. They earned their medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and completed residency training at Alameda County Medical Center. Dr. Carlson is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish to better serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Carlson practices at multiple locations in Arcata and McKinleyville, California, with affiliations at Mad River Community Hospital and Open Door Community Health Centers. They have particular expertise in treating sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and children. Dr. Carlson also provides comprehensive care services such as physical therapy and diagnostic testing. Patients have given them an average rating of 1.9 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1.9
  • 51 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Alameda County Medical Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. William Peter Carlson has 4 locations

Mad River Community Hospital

PO Box 1115Arcata, CA 95518

Open Door Community Health Centers

1644 Central AveMcKinleyville, CA 95519
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

Mc Kinley Community Health Center

1644 Central Ave Ste FMcKinleyville, CA 95519

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Med School: RUSH MEDICAL COLLEGE OF RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. William Peter Carlson

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. William Peter Carlson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. William Peter Carlson has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Alameda County Medical Center

Medical School

RUSH MEDICAL COLLEGE OF RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERGraduated in 1975

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. William Carlson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. William Carlson accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. William Carlson's office located?
Dr. William Carlson's office is located at PO Box 1115, Arcata, CA, 95518.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. William Carlson?
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Is Dr. William Carlson accepting new patients?
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What languages does Dr. William Carlson speak?
Dr. William Carlson speaks English and Spanish.

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