About
Dr. Kevin E. B. cum laude in Biology and Economics from Smith College in 1990. She went on to graduate cum laude from the Yale School of Medicine in 1994, earning the Norma Bailey Berniker Prize and a Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation. Yale also inducted her into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and her fellowship in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at Harvard. The American Board of Internal Medicine has certified her in both Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.
Dr. Carlson has practiced in Columbia, Maryland since 1998, the community where she grew up and returned to build her career and family. She serves as an Attending Physician at Howard County General Hospital, where she continues to see her own patients during admissions. Her clinical passion centers on helping patients optimize healthy lifestyle choices and pursue early disease detection for successful aging. She takes particular satisfaction in caring for complex elderly patients and improving their quality of life. She and her husband have three children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Smith College, A.B. cum laude, Biology and Economics, 1990
Medical School
Yale School of Medicine, M.D. cum laude, 1994
Residency
Internal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Fellowship
Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Harvard
Additional Training
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society; Norma Bailey Berniker Prize; Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Carlson right for?
Dr. Carlson is an excellent fit for adults who want a long-term relationship with a single, highly trained physician. Her dual certifications in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine make her especially well-suited for older adults managing complex or multiple conditions. Patients who prioritize continuity of care, including hospital and Emergency Department follow-through, benefit strongly from her approach. She is also a strong match for adults focused on preventive health, disease screening, and healthy aging strategies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Carlson specializes in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. She holds board certifications in both from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Her clinical focus includes preventive health, disease screening, and the care of complex elderly patients.
Yes. The American Board of Internal Medicine has certified Dr. Carlson in both Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. She completed her fellowship in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at Harvard following her residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
D. cum laude from the Yale School of Medicine in 1994. She trained in Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and completed a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at Harvard.
Yes. Dr. Carlson continues to see her patients when they are admitted to Howard County General Hospital. She is one of only two local internists who provide this service. She strongly believes that continuity with one's own physician is most critical during a hospitalization.
Yes. If you are in the Emergency Department at Howard County General Hospital, Dr. Carlson will supervise your care and meet you there when she deems it necessary. She is one of only two local internists who continue to provide this level of support.
Dr. Carlson focuses on helping patients make healthy lifestyle choices and detect disease early. She emphasizes routine screenings and proactive health planning as the foundation for successful aging. This approach is central to every annual physical and comprehensive assessment she performs.
Yes, geriatric care is a core part of Dr. Carlson's practice. She completed a Harvard fellowship in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology and holds board certification in the specialty. She has particular interest in caring for complicated elderly patients and maximizing their quality of life.
Dr. Carlson has practiced medicine in Columbia since 1998. She grew up in Columbia and returned after completing her training to build her practice and raise her family there.
Yes. Dr. Carlson gives her patients direct cell phone access for urgent matters after office hours. There is no answering service. She returns calls as quickly as possible, typically within 10 to 15 minutes.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026