Overview
Philip Carlson-Dexter, MD, is a UW Health family medicine doctor. He cares for patients of all ages through all stages of life — from birth through adult and elderly care. He specializes in complex medical management of acute (short-term) and chronic (ongoing) diseases.In addition to preventive health, wellness checks and screening, Dr. Carlson-Dexter diagnoses and treats a wide variety of conditions. He offers medical and surgical therapies for skin disorders, infections and injuries. He also treats acute illnesses, pain disorders and many chronic or complex diseases.Dr. Carlson-Dexter has education and certification in mental health and addiction. He evaluates and treats children and adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.For his patients’ convenience, Dr. Carlson-Dexter performs medical and surgical procedures in the office when possible. These procedures include skin biopsies, joint injections, nerve blocks, wound closure, circumcision and minor plastic surgery for congenital (present at birth) conditions.In his free time, Dr. Carlson-Dexter enjoys spending time with his family, woodworking and reading science-fiction novels.There is nothing I enjoy more than helping patients through difficult times and seeing the outcome of our hard work together.
His clinical expertise encompasses SVC Obstruction, Pulmonary Embolism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.
Dr. Carlson-Dexter is board certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Carlson-Dexter is currently accepting new patients.
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2909 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Philip Carlson-Dexter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Philip Carlson-Dexter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Philip Carlson-Dexter by calling their office at 779-696-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Philip Carlson-Dexter a top-rated expert for SVC Obstruction?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Philip Carlson-Dexter is classified as an Experienced expert for SVC Obstruction, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Philip Carlson-Dexter specialize in?
While Dr. Philip Carlson-Dexter is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in SVC Obstruction, Pulmonary Embolism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Philip Carlson-Dexter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Philip Carlson-Dexter has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like SVC Obstruction. You can view a list of Dr. Philip Carlson-Dexter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Philip Carlson-Dexter accept my insurance?
Dr. Philip Carlson-Dexter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 779-696-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Familial HypertensionDr. Carlson-Dexter isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Carlson-Dexter isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HypertensionDr. Carlson-Dexter isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- LymphangiectasisDr. Carlson-Dexter isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.
- LymphedemaDr. Carlson-Dexter isExperienced. Learn about Lymphedema.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Carlson-Dexter isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Meige DiseaseDr. Carlson-Dexter isExperienced. Learn about Meige Disease.
- Primary Intestinal LymphangiectasiaDr. Carlson-Dexter isExperienced. Learn about Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Carlson-Dexter isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- SVC ObstructionDr. Carlson-Dexter isExperienced. Learn about SVC Obstruction.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Carlson-Dexter isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).