About
Dr. Vera Carlson brings an international medical education and a remarkably varied clinical background to her practice in Providence, Utah. M. Sechenov' Medical Academy in 1994. She then completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Medicine at Nagasaki University School of Medicine in Japan in 2001. Her Family Medicine residency followed at the University of Minnesota Family Medicine Residency Program in Mankato-Waseca, Minnesota, finishing in 2005. The American Board of Family Medicine has board-certified her, and she holds licensure in Utah. She speaks English, Russian, and Japanese fluently.
Dr. Carlson has built her clinical identity around three intersecting areas: family medicine, preventive care, and geriatrics. She serves as Medical Director of both Rocky Mountain Home Health and Hospice and Rocky Mountain Care Skilled Nursing Facility. These roles give her hands-on experience guiding elderly patients and their families through end-of-life transitions. She holds hospital affiliations at Logan Regional Hospital and Cache Valley Specialty Hospital. Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Carlson carries a lifelong background in dance and fitness instruction. She teaches adult fitness classes at the local recreation center after office hours. That passion for movement reinforces her philosophy: healthy lifestyle habits and preventive care are the strongest tools for maintaining quality of life across every life stage.
Education & Training
Medical School
Moscow 'I.M. Sechenov' Medical Academy, Moscow, Russia - Doctorate of Medicine (1994)
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Minnesota Family Medicine Residency Program, Mankato-Waseca, MN (2003-2005)
Additional Training
Nagasaki University School of Medicine, Department of Nature Medicine, Nagasaki, Japan - Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular Medicine (2001)
Certifications
Languages
English, Russian, Japanese
Who is Dr. Carlson right for?
Dr. Carlson is a strong fit for adults who want a primary care physician with broad clinical reach. Older patients and those managing complex or chronic conditions benefit from her geriatric expertise. Patients who value continuity of care, even into home or skilled nursing settings, will find her dual Medical Director roles especially relevant. Her focus on nutrition, fitness, and preventive planning also appeals to patients working toward long-term wellness goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Carlson focuses on family medicine, preventive medicine, and geriatric medicine. She brings deep experience in end-of-life care through her roles as Medical Director at Rocky Mountain Home Health and Hospice and Rocky Mountain Care Skilled Nursing Facility. She also emphasizes nutrition and physical fitness as part of her preventive approach.
Yes. The American Board of Family Medicine has board-certified Dr. Carlson. M. Sechenov' Medical Academy, followed by a PhD in Molecular Medicine from Nagasaki University School of Medicine.
M. Sechenov' Medical Academy in Russia in 1994. She later completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Medicine at Nagasaki University School of Medicine in Japan. She finished her Family Medicine residency at the University of Minnesota Family Medicine Residency Program in Mankato-Waseca, Minnesota in 2005.
Yes. Dr. Carlson serves as Medical Director of Rocky Mountain Home Health and Hospice and Rocky Mountain Care Skilled Nursing Facility. These affiliations allow her to visit and care for patients at their homes or at the facility when they can no longer come to the office. She maintains continuity of care without requiring a transfer to another physician.
Yes. Dr. Carlson has developed extensive experience working with elderly patients and their families through her Medical Director roles at two care facilities. She regularly helps patients and families navigate end-of-life transitions. Her specialties in geriatric medicine and preventive care complement this clinical focus.
Dr. Carlson speaks English, Russian, and Japanese fluently. This range of languages reflects her internationally rooted medical education and training across Russia, Japan, and the United States.
Dr. Carlson centers her practice on healthy lifestyle awareness and preventive care. She incorporates nutrition counseling and physical fitness guidance into patient plans. Her background in dance and fitness instruction informs her belief that consistent movement and healthy habits support quality of life at every stage.
Dr. Carlson sees patients across all life stages, with particular depth in geriatric and end-of-life care. She works well with patients managing chronic conditions and those seeking a proactive, preventive approach to their health. Her broad clinical background also suits patients who value a physician with expertise across family medicine, preventive medicine, and molecular medicine.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026