Dr. James Carlson, DO
Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience
Dr. James Carlson, DO is a family medicine physician in Cedar Lake, IN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Franciscan Health Crown Point and Franciscan Health Dyer. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
3.8 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (42 reviews)
Practice
6831 W 133rd Ave Cedar Lake, IN 46303Telehealth available
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Quiet Hospital
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Dr. Carlson's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carlson
3.8
42 ratings, 11 with a written review
| 5 star | 64% | 64% |
| 4 star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 star | 5% | 5% |
| 2 star | 10% | 10% |
| 1 star | 19% | 19% |
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Do not go to this doctor AVOID!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 29, 2023
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Dr Carlson was my family Dr in New York, I haven’t found anyone as good as he is since he relocated. Hoping he comes back to ny one day.!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Glenn fischer – Nov 15, 2021
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Dr Carlson and his staff have treated me as a whole person and not just a number. Dr Carlson has helped me to understand my health issues (that many Drs couldn't or wouldn't do) and work with me for results. If he can't fix s problem he sends you to someone who can. This shows there is no im GOD complex that a lot of Drs tend to have. If it weren't for Dr Carlson and his staff I'd still be lost as to what was /is causing my health issues. I VERY MUCH recommend Dr Carlson and staff!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Katie Petralia in Lake village Indiana – Feb 02, 2018
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Dr. Carlson and both NPs are wonderful. The office staff is cruddy. The office staff and the nurses make it not worth the trouble to get to the DO or NPs.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
6 others found this helpful
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Dec 29, 2017
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Office staff are very rude a total lack of empathy. Doctor does not remember vital information about you as a patient. If you have questions you have to ask several times to get a straight answer.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Cedar lake – Nov 17, 2017
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My former? Dr retired on short notice. I was extremely upset, as he was such an amazing physician and I'd been seeing him for years. I had to find someone ASAP. Referred to Dr Carlson by the clinic I was with. Liked him from the 1st visit. As I got to know him & the staff I continued to be even more pleased with them. I am grateful for the events that led me to this intelligent, kind, empathetic, honest Dr. I agree with his healthy diet & lifestyle medical approach. Not just an Rx writer!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Crown Point, IN – May 23, 2017
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I used Dr Carlson in New York for years. I miss him. Great doctor.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Patty Reed in Selden, NY – Mar 25, 2017
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Love Dr. Carlson & his PA Jillian Carter!! When either of them ask how you are, they then wait to LISTEN to what you have to say...you never feel rushed through your visit. I love the facility & the staff.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Lowell, IN – Mar 21, 2017
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Love him and his office staff. People complain about not being able to get in but thats because he is booked solid because he is such a wonderful doctor. I schedule my appointments at least six months in advance since i see him every month.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Donna in Cedar lake – Mar 02, 2017
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Every time you call this office it's difficult to get an appointment. The front desk staff is rude. I'm sorry, if I'm very sick I can not wait 2 weeks to see someone. Today was the last straw. Made an appointment and they forgot to mark it and no one would see me. Its shameful. I will never visit this location again.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Diana S in Cedar Lake Indiana – Jan 14, 2017
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Dr Carlson saved my husband's life. He detected the disease that was causing unusual symptoms after doctors in the hospital could not despite spending a week as a patient there. They sent him home with the instruction, come back if it becomes life-threatening. Sometimes the first symptom of this disease is death! I was thinking great, I'll just go to med school for 6 years and then maybe I'll know if it's life threatening! Thank God for Dr Carlson. Brilliant, caring man!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Merry in Sound Beach, NY – Jun 15, 2016
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Carlson to family and friends is 3.8333333 out of 5
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Providing the highest quality of care possible, while treating all patients with the utmost dignity and respect they deserve.Family Medicine
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Cornell University
Medical SchoolWeill Cornell Medical College
Medical SchoolNew York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 1993Concord University School Of Law
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
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