About
Dr. Elizabeth Carstensen is a Birmingham native who knew she wanted to practice primary care medicine from the time she was in fourth grade. She graduated from Mountain Brook High School and went on to Davidson College in North Carolina, where she majored in psychology with a minor in chemistry. At Wake Forest University School of Medicine, she earned distinction as the outstanding student in family medicine and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. She then matched at her top-choice residency program at the University of Virginia, training in family medicine with a strong foundation in pediatrics, internal medicine, geriatrics, and women's health.
After residency, Dr. Carstensen worked at a practice in Atlanta before returning home to Birmingham, where she spent five years in a local practice before joining Cahaba Concierge Medicine. She is passionate about preventive medicine and takes time to know each patient before crafting a care plan. She loves caring for the full family span, from birth through geriatric years. Outside of medicine, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her husband Evan, an orthopedic surgeon, and their two young sons.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Davidson College, Psychology (minor in Chemistry)
Medical School
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Virginia
Additional Training
Gold Humanism Honor Society inductee; outstanding student in family medicine at Wake Forest
Who is Dr. Carstensen right for?
Dr. Elizabeth Carstensen is a great fit for patients who want a primary care physician invested in prevention and long-term health goals. Families benefit from her broad training across pediatrics, internal medicine, geriatrics, and women's health. Patients managing chronic conditions or looking for a doctor who takes time to understand their full health picture will appreciate her approach. She currently welcomes new patients to her panel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Elizabeth Carstensen specializes in family medicine, preventive medicine, and geriatric medicine. Her training spans pediatrics, internal medicine, women's health, and care for older adults, allowing her to serve patients across every age group.
Yes. Dr. Carstensen currently accepts new patients at Cahaba Concierge Medicine. Prospective members can contact the practice to begin the enrollment process.
Dr. Carstensen earned her medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, where faculty distinguished her as the outstanding student in family medicine. She completed her residency at the University of Virginia, her top-choice program.
Dr. Carstensen invests time in knowing her patients before building a care plan. She believes that personalized, preventive medicine produces the best long-term outcomes. She works with patients to help them reach their individual health goals.
Yes. Dr. Carstensen cares for patients from birth through geriatric years. Her training in pediatrics, internal medicine, women's health, and geriatrics lets her serve the entire family within a single practice.
Dr. Carstensen holds training and credentials in family medicine. She was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society during medical school, an honor recognizing both academic excellence and a commitment to compassionate care.
Dr. Carstensen knew she wanted to practice primary care medicine from a young age. She built her career around knowing patients well and caring for whole families over time. She is passionate about preventive medicine and helping patients achieve lasting health.
Doctor profile last updated April 5, 2026