Kara Carlson, MD, Radiologist
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Kara Carlson, MD

Radiologist | Diagnostic Radiology

1301 4th ave NW Suite 202 Issaquah WA, 98027
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Dr. Kara Carlson is a board certified diagnostic radiologist specializing in breast imaging and interventions. She is the medical director of Rayus Radiology Issaquah Breast center offering the latest in breast imaging technology with 3D tomosynthesis mammography, ultrasound, and 3T breast MRIi. She also offers bone densitometry(Dexa) scans to evaluate bone density for risk of osetoporosis. She delivers compassionate patient care and embraces any opportunity to educate patients and healthcare providers about breast health, diagnosis and screening guidelines.

Education and Training

Northwestern University Board Certification 1997

University of Michigan Fellowship- Breast imaging 1998

Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1992

Board Certification

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

3D tomosynthesis mammographyBreast ultrasoundBreast MRIBreast related interventional procedures

Awards

  • Nominated Top Doctor 2014 Seattle Met Magazine 
  • Promise of One 2009 Susan G. Komen 
  • Nominated Top Doctor for Women: Breast Caner imaging 2003 Seattle Magazine 
  • Fellow of the Year 1998 University of Michigan: Diagnostic Radiology 
  • Golf for the Cure 2006 Marilyn Willingham Memorial Award 

Professional Memberships

  • Society of Breast Imaging  
  • American College of Radiology  
  • Radiological Society of North America  
  • Washington State Radiological Society-Breast imaging task force  

Fellowships

  • Mammography/Musculoskeletal Imaging - University of Michigan   
  • Mammography/Musculoskeletal Imaging - University of Michigan  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Susan G Komen- Puget Sound Affiliate - former Board member (2004-2010)
  • Susan G. Komen- former Co-Grants chair (2006-2010)
  • Swedish Northwest Hope and Healing Board member (2018-2021)

Fellowships

  • University of Michigan fellowship in Breast and musculoskeletal imaging

Articles and Publications

  • Most recent listed authored publications: 1. Effect of age on breast cancer screening using tomosynthesis in combination with digital mammography: Breast cancer Research and Treatment. 2017; 164: 659-666 2. Breast Cancer Screening Using Tomosynthesis in Combination With Digital Mammography: JAMA. 2014;311(24):2499-2507.

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Attention to details, hard work ethic, continued desire to keep improving my skills and compassionate communication with providers and patients

Hobbies / Sports

  • Competitive sailboat racingSkiing

Kara Carlson, MD's Practice location

Rayus Radiology

1301 4th ave NW Suite 202 -
Issaquah, WA 98027
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New patients: 425-637-0951
855-643-7226
https://rayusradiology.com/services/breast-imaging/mammography/

Rayus Radiology Bellevue Breast Center

1810 116th ave NE Suite 101 -
Bellevue, WA 98004
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New patients: 206-524-5599
https://rayusradiology.com/locations/bellevue-breast-imaging/

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