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Adam Q Carlson, MD
Accepting New Patients
UVA Health Provider

Adam Q Carlson, MD

Rheumatology

Primary Phone Number
Fax Number
434.244.7584

Additional Locations

Bio & Overview

Dr. Adam Carlson cares for patients with a broad spectrum of rheumatic diseases and has expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound for the diagnosis and treatment rheumatic musculoskeletal conditions. He has a research interest in inflammatory spondyloarthropathies, including conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis. Dr. Carlson is an assistant professor of rheumatology and a medical educator who devotes time to teaching medical students, residents and fellows. He is board-certified in internal medicine and rheumatology. 

Dr. Carlson grew up in Decatur, Ga., and completed his undergraduate studies at Emory University. He earned his medical degree at the University of Virginia and completed his internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship at the University of California San Francisco. He joined the faculty at UVA in 2014.

 Married, with two daughters, Dr. Carlson is a lifelong runner who enjoys being outdoors in Charlottesville and the surrounding areas.

Academic Information

Department
Medicine
Academic Role
Associate Professor
Division
Rheumatology
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age Groups Seen
Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
Primary Education
University of Virginia School of Medicine (2007)
Residency
University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine (2010)
Fellowship
University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine (2014)
Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (Rheumatology), American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Highlights

Awards

  • 2018 Best Bedside Manner Awards, OurHealth Charlottesville and Shenandoah Valley Magazine; First Place, Rheumatology

Reviews

556 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Overall
4.9 Out of 5
Provider showed concern
Provider explained things clearly
Provider included you in decisions
Provider discussed treatment options
Likelihood of recommending this provider

124 Patient Comments

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Dr. Carlson is very pleasant and thorough. He is a kind and explains things very well so that I can understand them. I am fortunate to have him for my doctor.
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Dr. Carlson is a gifted physician. He is personable, caring, considerate, informs himself about the patient before even coming into the room, listens well, explains issues and options thoroughly, and is highly skilled and knowledgeable. I feel lucky to be a patient of his!
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Dr. Carlson is excellent. We always discuss my medications and how I am doing. We discuss my plan of care together. He is always friendly and personable. I am grateful he is my rheumatologist.
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Have recommended Dr. Adam Carlson for his excellence in Rheumatology many times over. As a representative of UVA I am grateful for his care. I give him credit for saving my life. I am leading a productive and happy life because he diagnosed and treated my condition. I trust UVA for having incredible doctors.
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Dr. Carlson was very attentive to discussing my care with me.
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Dr Carlson is always concerned about my whole health being.