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David M Carlson, M.D.

David M Carlson, M.D.

Nuclear Medicine

  • Accepting new patients

Medical Groups or Hospitals

Medical Groups

  • Sansum Medical Group Santa Barbara

About Me

Philosophy of Care

Born and raised in Northern California, David discovered a passion for science, surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding at an early age. After spending his college and medical school years in Oklahoma, David returned to California for his graduate medical education at UCLA and UCSF.

Community Activities

  • Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI)

Personal Interests

In addition to enjoying his work, David also enjoys spending time with his wife and children, preferably at the beach. 

Additional Information

  • Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
  • Radiological Society of North America
  • California Medical Association
  • Santa Barbara County Medical Society

At a Glance

Languages: English
Gender: Male

Training & Education

Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Internship: University of California Los Angeles, General Surgery
Residency: University of California San Francisco, Nuclear Medicine
Fellowship: University of California San Francisco, Computed Tomography

Board Certifications

  • Nuclear Medicine

My Experience

Health Plans I Accept

Below is a list of plans accepted by this doctor.

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Accepted Aetna Plans

  • Aetna Individual and Family HMO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum/Catastrophic Plans
  • Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)
  • Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO)
  • Aetna Premier Care Network (APCN)
  • Aetna Premier Care Network (APCN) Plus
  • Aetna Select EPO
  • Aetna Select Open Access EPO
  • Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
  • Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN)
  • Choice POS II
  • First Health
  • Health Fund HMO
  • Health Fund POS
  • Health Fund PPO
  • Health Network
  • HMO
  • HMO Deductible
  • Managed Choice POS
  • National Advantage Plan (NAP)
  • Open Access Elect Choice EPO
  • Open Access Managed Choice POS
  • Open Choice PPO
  • Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
  • Savings Plus Narrow Network Product PPO-POS

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