Dr. William D. Carlson, MD | Boston, MA | Cardiovascular Disease

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Dr. William Carlson is a cardiovascular disease specialist who also practices internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. With five decades of medical practice, Dr. Carlson brings extensive experience to patient care. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Carlson practices at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, where he also maintains affiliations with Mass General Hospital For Children. He specializes in treating heart failure and breathing-related heart conditions. His procedural expertise includes performing electrocardiograms and overseeing cardiac rehabilitation programs to help patients recover and strengthen their hearts. Patients rate Dr. Carlson 4.7 out of 5 stars for his care.

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4.7

18 Ratings
50 years of experience
speaks English
Massachusetts General Hospital
10 written reviews
2 specialties
14 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
2 hospital affiliations
1 office location
Male

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He is the best doctor in this planet I mean it

June 27th, 2019

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I have been a patient of Dr. Carlson for 8 years. He is thorough to a fault, organized, and gifted in his ability to make the technical and confusing understandable. Test results are always provided without asking. Health insurance rules not withstanding, patient needs are his top priority. He has vast patient resources available to him and uses any and all needed to provide world class care.

November 24th, 2018

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Listens and explains and takes a genuine care approach to patients. Right to the point.

September 9th, 2016

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Wonderful doctor. Great at delivering news in a caring manner. Very perceptive and empathetic. Expert in his field. Very interested in individual

September 3rd, 2012

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Dr. Carlson & his staff are excellent. Dr.Carlson has given me excellent care, he has been right on top of any issues always responding promptly. I feel very fortunate to have a topnotch doctor overseeing my cardiac needs.

October 29th, 2011

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Wonderful doctor. Very smart and caring. Lots of energy. Thoughtful. Handles serious condition discussion in a calming manner.

July 16th, 2010

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The Best! Period!

March 3rd, 2010

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One of the finest Doctors in the Boston area. Straight talking and right to the point. Many years of experience.Highly recommend him.

February 10th, 2010

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extremely aware of all eventualities

March 20th, 2009

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very good listener

June 20th, 2008

Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114

Tel: (617) 726-2000


Dr. William Dean Carlson, MD	Dr. Dana Weisshaar, MD	Dr. John Edward Ricks, MD	Dr. Antonio Manuel Garcia, DO
Cardiovascular Disease	Cardiovascular Disease	Emergency Medicine	Hospital Medicine
	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (18 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
50 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience	54 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English
Boston , MA	Cambridge , MA	The Villages , FL	Plymouth , MA
Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine	Med School: University of Toledo Medical School	Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine	Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Arrhythmia
Atherosclerosis
Blood Clot
Heart Attack
Heart Block
Heart Diseases
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol
Hypertension
Internal Medicine
Stroke
Unstable Angina

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital

Medical School

Yale University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1976

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Which hospitals is Dr. William Carlson affiliated with?: Dr. William Carlson is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Mass General Hospital For Children.
Where is Dr. William Carlson's office located?: Dr. William Carlson's office is located at 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA, 02114.
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