
Dr. Dean William Carlson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
525 N Tejon St Colorado Springs CO, 80903About
Dr. Dean Carlson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Carlson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Carlson can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Carlson can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Mayo Med Sch, Rochester Mn 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. James Paul Barad M.D.525 N Tejon St Colorado Springs CO 80903
- Dr. John Merrill Christiansen MD555 E Pikes Peak Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903
- Dr. Carl K Wetzig MD616 S Tejon St Colorado Springs CO 80903
- Dr. Steven Dewey MD2 S Cascade Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903
- Dr. Ronald W Pelton M.D., PH.D.455 E Pikes Peak Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903
- Dr. Robert Cheek Gardner M.D.525 N Tejon St Colorado Springs CO 80903
Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY COLO HEALTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CENTRALl
1400 E BOULDER ST COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80909CENTURA HEALTH-PENROSE ST FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICESl
2222 N NEVADA AVE COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80907PIKES PEAK REGIONAL HOSPITALl
16420 HIGHWAY 24 WOODLAND PARK CO 80863UNIVERSITY COLO HEALTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CENTRALl
1400 E BOULDER ST COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80909CENTURA HEALTH-PENROSE ST FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICESl
2222 N NEVADA AVE COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80907PIKES PEAK REGIONAL HOSPITALl
16420 HIGHWAY 24 WOODLAND PARK CO 80863