Our patients mean the world to us! Our care means a lot to our patients.
Here are just some of the great things people share with us every day.
Patients
“Since early childhood, my vision was so poor I could never even discern the “big E” at the top of the eye chart. So correcting my vision became a complicated procedure. However, thanks to Dr. Carlson, I am now able to see great with NO corrective lenses! What’s more, I actually look forward to going in for my regular checkups. Dr. Carlson and his staff treat me like I am the most important person in the world!” Mary S. Patient Since 1998Mary S. Patient Since 1998
“I looked for a new eye doctor in 2003 because my then current eye clinic had implemented an impersonal assembly line approach. Reference checks regarding quality and personal eye care led me to Dr. Carlson. I have been with Dr. Carlson ever since. I am 100 percent confident in the advice and care I receive from Dr. Carlson and his team.”
Ken H. Patient since 2003
“Dr. Carlson goes beyond treating symptoms. He gets to the root cause of things. In doing so, Dr. Carlson quite literally saved my eyesight when he helped detect a hidden tumor behind my eye. What’s more, he responded quickly to an urgent email from me on this same topic during his vacation. Dr. Carlson has been my physician for a long time, and will continue to be. If he moved to Duluth I would still go see him.”
Chris C. Patient since 1994
“Dr. Carlson has conducted two cataract surgeries and one vision correction procedure on me. I am very pleased with all of them. He is very good at taking time with me to help me understand my eyes and the work he is going to conduct.”
Claire B. Patient since 1993
“I had a series of painful eye problems. At one point, on a weekend, I started having an allergic reaction to a prescribed medication. I e-mailed Dr. Carlson and laid down to get some rest to ease the pain. By the time I awoke, he had called, discussed the situation with my daughter, and had a new prescription filled at my pharmacy. Today, my vision is good and I am pain free. Thanks to Dr. Carlson for seeing me through to the end!”
Ann A. Patient since 2009
“When I needed to see the doctor before my procedure, my call was returned quickly and I was seen on short notice – no questions asked. In addition to getting 20/20 vision, it is nice to have a physician who works on my schedule!”
Bruce B. Patient since 2007
“We’ve seen a lot in our 62 years of marriage, and we wouldn’t trust our eyes to anyone else!”
Laura & George R. Patients since 1993
Colleagues
“I have known and worked closely with Dr. Carlson for over five years. We share many patients together. He is a fantastic ophthalmologist who clearly does a great job, at the same time treating his patients with confidence and respect. He is clearly very well liked.”
Richard Johnston, MD Retina Specialist
“Dr. Keith Carlson and I have been colleagues for nearly two decades. Part of that time was while he was chief of staff at the prestigious Phillips Eye Institute. Dr. Carlson is an excellent clinician and a caring physician. His patients are fortunate to be under his care.”
Jerry Kobrin, MD
I’ve worked with Dr. Carlson since 1991 at the Phillips Eye Institute. He is among the finest ophthalmic surgeons, treating each patient as an individual. He’s never in a rush. He often takes time to ask how you and your family are doing, remembering your spouse and children’s names. Dr. Carlson is a true gem in the world of ophthalmology.
Nancy Chamberlain-Leech, Certified Surgical Technician
“Dr. Carlson is a personable, compassionate and skilled ophthalmologist. I trust him and that is why I send him my patients. He is my ‘go to’ ophthalmologist because I know that if he cannot help my patients, he will take the time to explain options and refer them on for the most appropriate care. Dr. Carlson understands that patients are more than their eyes. His holistic approach allows him to connect with patients from different backgrounds. Some of my patients speak limited English and require extra time. When I send them to Dr. Carlson, I know that they will be respected and taken care of.”
Se C. Xiong, OD
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