Expertise:
Dr. Carlson's expertise is in general surgery.
Favorite Business Publication:
The Wall Street Journal; Journal of the American College of Surgeons
Education Degrees:
Residency in General Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine (1977); Internship, Indiana University School of Medicine; MD, Washington University (1973); Bachelor of Arts, Wabash College
Affiliations Awards:
Indiana State Medical Association; Fellow, American College of Surgeons; American Medical Association; The American Society of Breast Surgeons; Colonel, United States Army Reserve Medical Corps; Former President, Indiana Chapter, American College of Surgeons
Highlight of career?:
The most gratifying aspect of his career is being able to help the needy.
Charity:
Former President, Vanderburgh County Medical Society
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Carlson is the former president of Deaconess Medical Center. He was also the chief of the general surgery section at St. Mary's Medical Center. In 2004, he served as a trauma surgeon at the 67th Combat Support Hospital in Mosul, Iraq.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Performing Breast Surgery, Vascular Access Surgery and Trauma Surgery
Awards/Honors:
Army Commendation Medal, United States Army Reserve Medical Corps