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Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology
SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1999)
Professional interests include: fistula, feeding tube insertion, chronic pancreatitis, and more.
1221 MADISON STREET SUITE 1220
SEATTLE, WA 98104

Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD is a gastroenterologist in SEATTLE, WA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center, Providence, Swedish Cherry Hill Campus and Swedish First Hill Campus.

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Office Locations

1221 MADISON STREET SUITE 1220
SEATTLE, WA 98104
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Some issues Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD can help you with:

Anorexia

Anorexia nervosa, commonly referred to as anorexia, is a disorder where people severely restrict the types and quantity of food they eat. People with anorexia have an extreme fear of eating and gaining weight, and may perceive weight loss as a way to achieve happiness. They may repeatedly weigh themselves or engage in harmful behaviors such as excessive exercise or starvation. Those with anorexia often find themselves preoccupied with food, but unable to consume a normal amount of it, resulting in symptoms such as:

-Abnormally low BMI (body mass index)

-Vitamin deficiency

-Fatigue

-Fainting

-Amenorrhea (lack of menstruation in women)

-Emaciation

-Poor wound healing

-Anemia

-Irregular heart rhythms

Anorexia may also cause bluish discoloration of the hands, brittle and falling out hair, yellowish skin, and lanugo (fine, downy hair). These physical symptoms are frequently accompanied by altered behaviors and emotions. Those with anorexia may feel compelled to hide their weight and actions from others. For example, someone with anorexia may wear oversized or baggy clothing to conceal weight loss or may deny hunger or lie about the amount of food that he or she consumes. Some people with anorexia may withdraw from social activities and may experience irritability and depression.

People of all ages, genders, and races may be diagnosed with anorexia; however, the condition affects more women than men. There is no single known cause for anorexia, but biological, psychological, and environmental factors may play a role. Athletes who participate in certain sports that emphasize body shape and size (such as ballet, figure skating, and wrestling) may be more likely to develop anorexia.

Anorexia has two subtypes that are referred to as the restrictive type and binge-purge type.

Restrictive type is the more frequently represented form of anorexia, involving the extreme restriction of food. Binge-purge type anorexia is food restriction accompanied by episodes of binging (eating large quantities of food) and purging (vomiting). Binge-purge type anorexia differs from bulimia as people with this type of anorexia severely limit calories and purge most of what they eat and are generally underweight, while those with bulimia are in a normal weight range. Left untreated, both types of anorexia have severe and life-threatening effects on health. Anorexia can lead to heart failure and even death.

Many people do not consciously develop anorexia, and have difficulty seeking treatment. For this reason, early detection and treatment helps with long-term recovery outcomes. Treatment for anorexia can vary from therapy visits to inpatient treatment, depending on the severity of a person's anorexia. Severe anorexia is typically treated in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, where patients increase their food consumption and gain weight under medical supervision. Eating disorder specialists provide therapy sessions and oversee a physical and mental treatment plan. Outpatient programs help patients return to a healthy weight through frequent talk therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions, specialized nutrition plans, and eating disorder support groups. Anorexia treatment aims to not only restore physical health and correct negative behaviors, but to also promote psychological well-being and self-confidence.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

  • Intestinal ulcers
  • Polyps
  • Bowel cancer
  • An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

therapeutic ERCP

By Affordability:

ERCP with stent placement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD performed more therapeutic ERCP procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for ERCP with stent placement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 203
doctor visit 35
esophageal dilation 21
gastrointestinal procedures 247
hospital care 57
inpatient care 57
minimally invasive procedures 247
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 203

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 153
doctor visit 38
gastrointestinal procedures 174
hospital care 28
inpatient care 28
minimally invasive procedures 174
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 153

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD.

Gender
Male 108
Female 113
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 144
Black 25
Hispanic 0
Asian 26
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 85
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 22
Less than 65 68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD in 2013

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 32
Dementia 10
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 157
doctor visit 67
gastrointestinal procedures 193
hospital care 54
injections 13
inpatient care 54
minimally invasive procedures 193
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 157

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD.

Gender
Male 99
Female 104
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 142
Black 19
Hispanic 0
Asian 22
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 84
From 75 to 84 49
85 and over 33
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD in 2014

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 28
Dementia 15
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 116
doctor visit 72
gastrointestinal procedures 151
hospital care 23
inpatient care 23
minimally invasive procedures 151
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 116

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD.

Gender
Male 174
Female 186
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 260
Black 34
Hispanic 0
Asian 44
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 188
From 75 to 84 82
85 and over 40
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD in 2015

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 29
Dementia 13
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 106
doctor visit 84
gastrointestinal procedures 137
hospital care 14
inpatient care 14
minimally invasive procedures 137
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 106
stent placement (stenting) 13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD.

Gender
Male 81
Female 79
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 117
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 19
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 77
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD in 2016

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 29
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 103
doctor visit 38
gastrointestinal procedures 120
hospital care 15
inpatient care 15
minimally invasive procedures 120
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 103

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD.

Gender
Male 71
Female 73
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 121
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD in 2017

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 29
Dementia 10
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 115
doctor visit 76
gastrointestinal procedures 132
hospital care 11
inpatient care 11
minimally invasive procedures 132
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 115

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD.

Gender
Male 90
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 144
Black 13
Hispanic 0
Asian 20
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 16
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD in 2018

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 28
Dementia 6
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 98
doctor visit 69
gastrointestinal procedures 134
minimally invasive procedures 134
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 98
stent placement (stenting) 13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD.

Gender
Male 84
Female 80
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 127
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 19
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 83
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 11
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD in 2019

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 26
Dementia 8
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 82
doctor visit 68
gastrointestinal procedures 95
minimally invasive procedures 95
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 82

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD.

Gender
Male 58
Female 73
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 98
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD in 2020

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 137
doctor visit 78
gastrointestinal procedures 137
minimally invasive procedures 137
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 137

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD.

Gender
Male 76
Female 89
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 130
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 14
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 76
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 18
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD in 2021

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 24
Dementia 8
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 87
doctor visit 57
gastrointestinal procedures 165
minimally invasive procedures 165
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 87
stent placement (stenting) 24
ultrasound (sonogram) 12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD.

Gender
Male 80
Female 96
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 142
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 16
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 49
85 and over 19
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD in 2022

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 28
Dementia 6
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in SEATTLE, WA were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures 123
doctor visit 62
esophageal dilation 21
gastrointestinal procedures 153
hospital care 28
injections 13
inpatient care 28
minimally invasive procedures 153
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 123
stent placement (stenting) 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD.

Gender
Male 83
Female 90
Ethnicity
Black / African American 8
Asian / Pacific Islander 18
Non-Hispanic White 129
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 44
85 and over 14
Less than 65 23
65 to 74 82

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1999. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1999)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals (2002)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Swedish Medical Center
Providence
Swedish Cherry Hill Campus
Swedish First Hill Campus

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, WellPoint, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Medicare PPO, Carelon PPO, Ambetter Cascade Select, Ambetter Cascade Care, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Seven Corners, First Choice PPO and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO
Aetna PPO
CIGNA PPO
Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
Interplan PPO
TriWest
TRICARE
Medicaid
Humana
Cigna
United Healthcare Medicaid
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
United Healthcare PPO
Providence
Humana HMO
First Health
WellPoint
Kaiser Permanente
Aetna Medicare PPO
Carelon PPO
Ambetter Cascade Select
Ambetter Cascade Care
Premera
Evernorth PPO
Seven Corners
First Choice PPO
Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 136 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in SEATTLE, WA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-23
Patient verified via Press Ganey
In this appointment about a possible colonoscopy for me Dr. Carlson explained to me clearly and patiently the medical reasons for a colonoscopy, showing comprehensive knowledge of the matter as well as of my personal history. At the same time he listened attentively, patiently and with care to my thoughts and concerns, showing respect, understanding, support and care for me. As we came to a final decision I felt fully validated. After the meeting he took the time to write a detailed summary with a list of his advice which I highly value. I am grateful for his service which, I felt, was of the highest quality I can Imagine - and all of this in a very warm, caring personal and human way. - I may add that I think that this statement here gives a much better picture of how I experienced the service of Dr. Carlson than the many - formalized, but often in the context meaningless - questions. HVE
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-03-17
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I have appreciated the professionalism of Dr Carlson in all of my appointments with him. First, he is very thorough in his explanations to me, he is respectful, he explains information in a manner which a patient can understand, straightforward yet not too technical for a non- medical individual. Most of all, he is a excellent listener taking time to answer my questions.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-10
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I feel that Dr. Carlson offers excellent care. In my case, however, I have a medical background as a microbiology technologist and phlebotomist, so I understand quite a bit more than the average patient. I also have had gastroenterology issues since childhood and had minor surgical procedures such as colonoscopies and upper endoscopies multiple times.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-26
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr Carlson Is my gastroenterologist, a specialist, & he offered an appointment earlier than what was available to go over results & make a plan for next steps. He showed me the CT & MRI scans as we discussed findings & he asked what I thought about various next steps. I appreciate that & it is what sets him far above most doctors.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-06-27
Patient verified via Press Ganey
It was the first time with Dr. Carson and I liked his manner and knowledge. There must have been some break down in communication because he said the test scheduler would call me and she hasn't so I'm going to call her. Not a big thing, but I was expecting the action on the part of Swedish.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-12
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr. Carlson listened carefully to my health concerns and had previewed notes from my health history. He had good suggestions for moving forward addressing my health issues.I am hopeful that with the plan in place I will feel better and my overall health will be better soon.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-12
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Carlson. For the first time, I feel like I'm really being heard and that Dr. Carlson is very collaborative with me, I appreciate that he doesn't want to jump right into surgery unless/until he feels it's the right thing to do.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-18
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr Carlson is always helpful & answers my questions. Sometimes I don't know the questions to ask with my disease. I appreciate the detailed visit notes. Dr Carlson is a very busy & popular dr so I expect office visits to be far in the future.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-21
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr. Carlson is a very caring, respectful professional. He is an excellent listener, and responds appropriately. I always leave his office with the feeling that he understood and responded to my concerns. I have referred others to him.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-17
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Great experience. Dr. Carlson was friendly, but professional and very knowledgeable. He listened carefully and asked helpful, probing questions that made the conversation more productive. Also, he seemed like a really nice fellow.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher John Carlson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Wilson Cook Medical Incorporated $726 Cook Medical Endoscopic Ultrasound
$711 		ESC - Hemostasis
$15
Boston Scientific Corporation $350 METAL STENTS - G.I.
$122 		Biliary Devices
$112 		POLYPECTOMY
$92 		ADVANIX
$23
Cook Medical LLC $168 Cook Medical Endoscopic Ultrasound
$135 		EchoTip
$34
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. $159 Product Portfolio
$98 		Rib Fix Blu
$61
Janssen Biotech, Inc. $133 STELARA
$133
Other $505 PREPOPIK
$124 		Skyrizi
$94 		OLYSIO
$76 		ESC - Hemostasis
$26 		CAVITRON
$14 		Other
$171
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,069
Travel and Lodging $704
Education $269

Biography

Dr. Christopher Carlson works as an adult gastroenterology. After completing medical school at SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. Areas of expertise for Dr. Carlson include achalasia, feeding tube insertion, and celiac disease. Patients rated Dr. Carlson highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He seems to be an in-network provider for HealthSmart, Coventry, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Providence, PacMed Clinics, and Swedish Cherry Hill Campus. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Carlson's office in Seattle, WA.

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