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Dr. John Carlson, MD

Dr. John Carlson, MD

Gastroenterology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. John Carlson, MD is a gastroenterologist in Salinas, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 1978. He is affiliated with Natividad Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

1.8 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 1.8 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

1083 Los Palos Dr Salinas, CA 93901

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Carlson specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
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Dr. Carlson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carlson

1.8
17 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
12%
12%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
18%
18%
1 star
65%
65%

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It's not so much Dr. Carlson but his uncaring and unprofessional staff. I have called 5 times to get my medication renewed. The first time put on hold and no one responded for over 10 minutes. Another time put on hold and a busy signal. The other times a prerecording telling me to leave a message, which I did. No one responded back. Other problems as well the past years.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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SteveLaughton – Jan 03, 2021
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Horrible experience during colonoscopy. Gave minimal sedation while I was clearly in pain. Been to him twice now so this was not an isolated event. If you have Medi-Cal, be prepared to be treated like garbage. Will never go to him again.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 26, 2020
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I’ve been waiting 3 weeks to get my ultrasound results back I call every day and they say the will get back to me in 24 hours it’s been 3 weeks and nothing horrible front office and ever since my endoscopy and ultrasound I have never even seen dr Carlson
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Unhappy – Aug 22, 2019
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Your staff needs to take an interpersonal communications class. It would be worthwhile professional training.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
24 others found this helpful
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John in Monterey ca – Jul 02, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Carlson, MD is a gastroenterologist in Salinas, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 1978. He is affiliated with Natividad Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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

  • University Of California At Los Angeles / Center For Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Los Palos Gastroenterology Specialists Inc.1083 Los Palos Dr Salinas, CA 93901
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Practice

Office1081 Los Palos Dr Ste B Salinas, CA 93901
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Natividad Medical Center

    1441 Constitution Blvd
    Salinas, CA 93906

    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

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

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