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Dr. Jeffrey Carlson, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Carlson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Jeffrey Carlson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Newport News, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Carlson has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center and Sentara Careplex Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 61 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (61 reviews)

Practice

250 Nat Turner Blvd S Newport News, VA 23606
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Carlson is affiliated with Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center Williamsburg, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Carlson specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Carlson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carlson

3.2

61 ratings, 27 with a written review
5 Star
49%
49%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
39%
39%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
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Jun 15, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 27, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Simmons – Feb 22, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
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James K – Mar 20, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2019
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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
6 people found this helpful
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NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Mar 07, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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Va. Beach, VA – Jan 11, 2019
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Trish Stuhm in Yorktown, VA – Sep 28, 2018
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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
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prometheamoth in Yorktown, VA – Aug 30, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 03, 2018
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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
  • Long wait times
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Robert Carpenter in Seaford, VA – Dec 15, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kerri Vailati in Hampton, VA – Oct 30, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Williamsburg, VA – May 30, 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
4 people found this helpful
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George Gallman in Carrollton, VA – May 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
2 people found this helpful
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Patricia Hogge in Gloucester, VA – May 23, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Robin Gaita in Yorktown, VA – May 07, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Steve Ikonomou in Newport News, VA – Apr 01, 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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hampton, VA – Feb 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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John Harris in Columbia NC – Dec 29, 2016
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
A.Marin in Hampton, VA – Nov 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Jeffrey Carlson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Newport News, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Carlson has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from George Washington University...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedic Spine Reconstructive Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Brigham & Women's Hospital-harvard Medical School

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999
  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998
  • Dartmouth-hitchcock Med Cntr

    Internship Hospital, 1994
  • George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1993
  • University Of Maryland

    Undergraduate School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Orthopaedic and Spine Center250 Nat Turner Blvd S Newport News, VA 23606
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center

    100 Sentara Cir
    Williamsburg, VA 23188
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Riverside Walter Reed Hospital

    7519 Hospital Dr
    Gloucester, VA 23061

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Riverside Regional Medical Center

    500 J Clyde Morris Blvd
    Newport News, VA 23601

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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