Claire Carlson, DO
My specialties:
- Internal medicine
Professional interests:
- Prevention of cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndromes
- Women's Health
- Perioperative management of chronic disease
What is your practice philosophy? My role as a primary provider is developing a quality relationship with each patient so I can help them make informed decisions about their health and care goals.
What are you passionate about? And why? Disease prevention, and attempting to limit the burden that disease can have on patients and their families to help them have a quality, happy life.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I ended up spending a significant amount of time in hospitals and clinics for a device project while in engineering school, and knew after spending time with patients that I couldn't imagine myself doing anything else. Medicine for me is the perfect blend of science, critical thinking and experiencing the human condition with others. It will always feel like a privilege to have this job and to be involved in such a vulnerable part of people’s lives.
Something I have learned from my patients is: Grace and kindness, especially at the most challenging times.
My personal health goal is: To stay physically strong for as long as I can, even when it feels hard!
Credentials
- DO
Specialties
- Internal medicine
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
- Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)
Discuss recent events and upcoming appointments
Quick and accurate care
Feel comfortable in every aspic of my time going for my physicals in the past thirty years!
Dr Carlson is a great doctor. She gave me good advice dealing with several issues. She is smart, thoughtful and kind.
Dr. Carlson is a great doctor a d a wonderful person.
Caring and competence
Dr. Claire Carlson. She is a great doctor. She takes the time to talk to me and listens and is so helpful, professional and a pleasure to see. She called me the next day about my blood work to talk through some of the numbers, which I really appreciated.
Dr. Carlson is caring and compassionate. She takes time to listen and discuss any concerns/questions. Highly recommend!
Dr. Claire Carlson
Spent good time with me, asked a lot of good questions, answered a lot of mine!