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Dr. Joann Carson, MD

Dr. Joann Carson, MD

Pediatrics*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Joann Carson, MD is a pediatrician in Worcester, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1981.

4 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

55 Lake Ave N Worcester, MA 01655
(774) 442-3028

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Carson specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Carson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carson

4.0
8 ratings, 4 with a written review
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My two boys had been patients of Dr. Carson for several years. She listened when others wouldn't and was able to diagnose both boys with Autism. I have spent many days in her office for testing, med adjustments etc. and she was always so pleasant and patient with my children as well as myself.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 10, 2020
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Does not retain any information, do not take notes, nearly impossible to get a hold of her and clacks her dentures when talking with her.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Don’t use this doctor in Worcester, MA – Sep 04, 2018
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I took my son to her, he was 3 at the time. She ended up testing him in a fairly small room for 2 hours. At the end of the visit she said he's fine in some things and lacking in others. We were going to see her a couple months later. She cancelled our appt. 3 times. We got fed up and never went back. My son is 5 now and we had another appt with her. Got there, waited an hour, asking staff about it. Finally we were leaving when a nurse chased us saying she would see us. We left. Never again!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Alecia W. in Northbridge, MA – May 18, 2016
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Excellent, caring and very thorough. She diagnosed my daughter and she was absolutely wonderful. She listened and did not rush us at all. All of the doctors and therapists that reviewed my daughters medical records from Dr. Carson all comment about how thorough she is. She is 100% recommended, and helped my daughter get the help she needed and deserved. I'll never forget her!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 17, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joann Carson, MD is a pediatrician in Worcester, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1981.

  • Pediatrics

  • Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

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  • University Conn School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000

  • Bronx Muni/albert Einstein

    Residency Hospital, 1984

  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center55 Lake Ave N Worcester, MA 01655
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Practice

Office55 Lake Ave N Dept Of Worcester, MA 01655
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