Dr. Carlson earned his medical degree from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California. He then completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Carlson also completed a two-year fellowship in medical oncology at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Carlson specializes in providing individualized care for patients. He believes that each patient is different and devises a treatment plan that supports the whole patient, not just the disease.

He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the Nebraska Medical Association, the Lancaster County Medical Society and is an affiliate member of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center. His other professional activities include: Co-Principal Investigator and Board Member, Missouri Valley Cancer Consortium/National Cancer Institute Community Clinical Oncology Program; Investigator, Nebraska Lymphoma Study Group; Advisory Board, National Functional Genomics Center; and Past President, Lancaster County Medical Society.

In his spare time, Dr. Carlson enjoys waterskiing, traveling and spending time with his wife and their four children.

Patient Testimonials

"He has a great sense of humor. He answers emails lightening fast – but most of all, he provides excellent care and honest answers."

- Susie M

"Dr. Carlson is extremely caring, patient and smart!"

- Private

"One of the main reasons I like Dr. Carlson is his thoroughness in explaining my disease and his course of action in treating my cancer. His compassion is so appreciated."

- Private

"Dr. Carlson is caring, up-to-date, listens to me and has provided me with excellent care."

- Private

"Very friendly and nice. Dr. Carlson never made me feel like I wasn’t going to beat this cancer, which helped me not be as concerned about it. (made me feel better)"

- Private