Alisa A Carlson, MD
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About
Being a pediatrician is truly the best job in the world!
It is so much more than colds, ear infections and “stomach bugs”. While I enjoy helping children feel better it is even more rewarding keeping them healthy! In raising children I believe that often there is no “right” answer to many of the parenting questions. I will offer my expertise, both professional and personal, but raising a child is individual. I will partner with you to make the best decisions for both you and your child. I am in the midst of the craziness of raising four young children. I can often say “I've been there!”
I am a life long resident of the great state of Wisconsin. I grew up in Burlington and went to UW-LaCrosse to study Biomedical Sciences. I met my husband while working as an EMT in Milwaukee. I went to medical college at Medical College of Wisconsin and completed residency at Children's Wisconsin. After residency I spent two years as a hospitalist in the Intensive Care Unit and five years working in the Emergency Room at Children's Wisconsin, honing my skills in caring for acute problems and injuries. With this experience I can say that I'm not bad at removing the odd bead or corn kernel from your child's ear or nose!
As a teenager I watched my younger sister suffer the ravages of childhood cancer. Due to the amazing care she received at Children's Wisconsin twenty years ago she is now a thriving, healthy adult. Though terrifying at the time it sparked an interest and I am honored to be a pediatrician at the very same hospital that saved her life so long ago.
Titles
- Primary care pediatrician, Children's Wisconsin
Certifications
- Pediatrics
Education
- 2006, Medical College of Wisconsin, MD
- UW LaCrosse
Residencies
- 2009, Medical College of Wisconsin - Pediatrics
Conditions and Treatments
Insurance Information
If you're not sure whether your health plan covers care at Children's Wisconsin, it's best to call your insurance company. They can tell you if your plan includes Children's Wisconsin and how much it will pay. It's also a good idea to look at your plan so you know what costs you might have. You can also reach out to our team for any questions.
Ratings and Reviews
4.8
Overall Parent and Patient Rating
See What Parents and Patients are Saying:
Amazing bedside manner, thorough, knowledable and super kind!
We appreciate the time, attention, and positive bedside manner provided by Dr. Carlson. While we trust her medical expertise, we also value the positive human relationships and rapport she has established with our family and two daughters. When we have multiple questions and concerns, Dr. Carlson is both empathetic and efficient in helping assess and guide our best steps forward.
Dr. Carlson is a wonderful doctor. Her medical acumen is 2nd to none!
We love Dr Carlson. She is always informative and caring. I appreciate how she really listens to our concerns and follows up on previouslt discussed concerns.
We love Dr. Carlson! We understand why she sometimes runs a little late because she doesn't rush our appointments and always super attentive and addresses all our questions and concerns.