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Dr. James Carlson, DO

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 46303
Telehealth available
(219) 374-5970

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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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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What went well
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What could be improved
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Nov 29, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Glenn fischer – Nov 15, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Katie Petralia in Lake village Indiana – Feb 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
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Dec 29, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cedar lake – Nov 17, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Crown Point, IN – May 23, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patty Reed in Selden, NY – Mar 25, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lowell, IN – Mar 21, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donna in Cedar lake – Mar 02, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Diana S in Cedar Lake Indiana – Jan 14, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Merry in Sound Beach, NY – Jun 15, 2016
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care philosophy

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 School

  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    Medical School

  • New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1993

  • Concord University School Of Law

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Locations

Practice

Fpn-Cedar Lake Health Center Franciscan6831 W 133rd Ave Cedar Lake, IN 46303
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Franciscan Health Crown Point

    12750 Saint Francis Dr
    Crown Point, IN 46307
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Franciscan Health Dyer

    24 Joliet St
    Dyer, IN 46311

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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