Philip R Carlson MD
Interventional Radiologist | Vascular & Interventional Radiology
202 S Park St Madison WI, 53715About
Dr. Philip Carlson is an interventional radiologist practicing in Madison, WI. Dr. Carlson specializes in minimally invasive, targeted treatments. Interventional radiologists use X-Rays, MRIs and other advanced imaging to put catheters in the body in order to treat the source of the disease internally. Many conditions that once required surgery can now have less risk, less pain and fewer invasions when treated by an interventional radiologist.
Education and Training
Mayo Med Sch, Rochester Mn 1979
Florida International University, Miami, FL 1979
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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