About
Dr. Michael Carson is a board-certified internist with over 20 years of clinical experience. A Philadelphia native, he earned his undergraduate degree from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. He went on to complete his medical degree at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia. His residency in internal medicine took place at Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital, where he earned selection as Chief Medical Resident. He then completed a fellowship in Consultative Medicine with a focus on Women's Health through the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brown University and Women and Infants' Hospital of Rhode Island.
Dr. Carson founded Carson Internal Medicine in August 2024 after an accomplished career in academic and hospital medicine. He served as Vice Chair of Research at Jersey Shore University Medical Center from 2007 to 2020, and as Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine at St. Peters University Hospital from 1998 to 2007. He currently holds a position as Full Professor of Medicine at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and serves as Associate Medical Director for the Hackensack Meridian Health Clinically Integrated Network. His scholarly record includes 47 original articles, 16 book chapters, and 21 meeting abstracts. He co-edited the book "Sex- and Gender-Based Women's Health: A Practical Guide for Primary Care" published by Springer in 2021. He has served as Keynote Speaker at the 2024 Medical Society of New Jersey and earned teaching awards from both Brown University and Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Peer physicians named him a 2024 Top Doctor through Monmouth Magazine's annual survey. His clinical interests center on women's health, cardiovascular risk reduction, preventive medicine, and healthy aging.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Lafayette College, Easton, PA
Medical School
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Residency
Internal Medicine, Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital; Chief Medical Resident
Fellowship
Fellowship in Consultative Medicine with focus on Women's Health, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Brown University, Women and Infants' Hospital of RI
Additional Training
Full Professor of Medicine, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Nutley NJ; Lecturer/Faculty for National Preparatory Medical Board Certification Course (2008-present)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Carson right for?
Dr. Carson is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician with deep expertise in preventive medicine and chronic disease management. Patients managing hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, or cardiovascular risk benefit from his proactive, evidence-based approach. Women navigating menopause, medical disorders during pregnancy, or gender-specific health concerns will find particular depth in his background. Adults focused on healthy aging, weight management, or long-term wellness planning align well with his clinical priorities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Carson treats a broad range of adult conditions. These include hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and obesity. He also manages menopause, medical disorders in women, medical disorders in pregnant women, dementia, seasonal allergies, and Lyme disease.
Yes. Dr. Carson holds board certification in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and completed his residency at Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital, where he served as Chief Medical Resident.
Dr. Carson completed a fellowship in Consultative Medicine with a focus on Women's Health through the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brown University and Women and Infants' Hospital of Rhode Island. He co-edited a clinical textbook on sex- and gender-based women's health published by Springer in 2021. He also served as President of NASOM, an international society focused on medical disorders in women, from 2019 to 2022.
Yes. Dr. Carson has an extensive research record, including 47 original articles, 16 book chapters, and 21 meeting abstracts. He served as Site Primary Investigator for the NIH-funded Myocardial Ischemia and Transfusion Trial. His research interests focus on myocardial ischemia, women's health, and medical disorders in women.
Yes. Dr. Carson serves as Full Professor of Medicine at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine in Nutley, New Jersey. He also serves as Supervising Attending for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Community Medical Center in Toms River. He has been a lecturer and faculty member for the National Preparatory Medical Board Certification Course since 2008.
Dr. Carson's primary hospital is Jersey Shore University Medical Center. He is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Health. Over his career, he has built an extensive network of trusted subspecialists across the region.
Yes. Monmouth County physicians selected Dr. Carson as a 2024 Top Doctor through Monmouth Magazine's peer-review survey. He has also received teaching awards from the OB/Gyn Residency Program at Brown University and the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center.
Dr. Carson takes a proactive, evidence-based approach to prevention. He focuses on cardiovascular risk reduction, healthy aging, weight management, and fitness guidance. His Annual Health Assessment includes advanced diagnostic components that go well beyond a standard physical, giving patients a detailed picture of their current health.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026