
Dr. Brian J Carlson M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
8120 Timberlake Way #101 Sacramento CA, 95823About
Dr. Brian Carlson is a gastroenterologist practicing in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Carlson specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Carlson performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Wright State Univ Sch Of Med- Dayton Oh 1988
Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pain
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Gautam N Gandhi MD3941 J STREET SUITE 450 SACRAMENTO CA 95819
- Dr. William K.y. Chen M.D.6555 Coyle Ave Carmichael CA 95608
- Dr. Thomas P Prindiville M.D.4150 V Street Sacramento CA 95817
- Dr. Anand Madan M.D.6555 Coyle Ave Carmichael CA 95608
- Dr. Michael S Mahoney MD3941 J Street Sacramento CA 95819
Nearest Hospitals
METHODIST HOSPITAL OF SACRAMENTOl
7500 HOSPITAL DRIVE SACRAMENTO CA 95823KAISER FOUNDATION HOSP SO SACRAMENTOl
6600 BRUCEVILLE ROAD SACRAMENTO CA 95823SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN NORTHERN CALIFl
2425 STOCKTON BOULEVARD SACRAMENTO CA 95817NORTH VISTA HOSPITALl
1409 EAST LAKE MEAD BLVD NORTH LAS VEGAS NV 89030VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
620 SHADOW LANE LAS VEGAS NV 89106