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Dr. James L Carlson M.D., Pain Management Specialist
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Dr. James L Carlson M.D.

Pain Management Specialist | Interventional Pain Medicine

3/5(6)
5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ne Atlanta GA, 30342
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Dr. James Carlson practices Pain Medicine in Atlanta, GA. Pain medicine is concerned with the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients experiencing pain. Pain medicine physicians use a broad-based approach to treat all pain disorders, ranging from pain as a symptom of disease to pain as the primary disease. Dr. Carlson serves as a consultant to other physicians but is often the principal treating physician, providing care at various levels; such as treating the patient directly, prescribing medication, prescribing rehabilitative services, performing pain relieving procedures, counseling patients and families, directing a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other healthcare providers, and providing consultative services.

Education and Training

Univ of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1980

University of Minnesota Medical School 1995

New Jersey College of Dentistry 1980

Board Certification

AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA- Pain Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. James L Carlson M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ne

5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ne -
Atlanta, GA 30342
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New patients: 310-582-7089, 404-851-7324
Fax: 404-843-2627

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Patient Experience with Dr. Carlson


3.0

Based on 6 reviews

Dr. James L Carlson M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pain Management Specialist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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