Mr. Michael G Carlson MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
2400 Patterson St Suite 400 Nashville TN, 37203About
Dr. Michael Carlson practices Endocrinology in Nashville, TN. Dr. Carlson specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Carlson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1985
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Menopause
- Osteoporosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
Fellowships
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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