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:
The provider takes time to listen and always recalls details from past visits.
We absolutely love my child's doctor
Dr Carlson answered every one of our questions and concerns. She addressed our 8 year old daughter directly and in a way she would understand. Her deep knowledge of pediatric medicine is unmatched.
Dr. Carlson is a true gem. Shes so knowledgeable, does a great job of balancing cost and need when it comes to ordering tests, and is an excellent communicator. The only opportunity i see is having more time. Its obvious to me that she doesn't have enough time with her parents, which I don't think is her fault, but a system issue.. families or young children have lots of questions and appointments should be longer for parents to better understand their child's health needs.
Amazing bedside manner, thorough, knowledable and super kind!