About
Dr. Will Carlson co-founded First Call DPC with Dr. Erik Petersen after years of emergency medicine practice on the Florida Panhandle. He holds board certification as an emergency physician. Treating vacationers who repeatedly landed in the ER for non-urgent issues showed him a gap in accessible, high-quality primary care. He built First Call DPC to close that gap. Dr. Carlson focuses on primary care and preventive medicine, offering members direct physician access and a proactive approach to long-term health.
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Who is Dr. Carlson right for?
Dr. Carlson suits patients who want a primary care physician with strong acute-care instincts. Adults seeking preventive medicine, metabolic health support, or direct physician access fit well with his approach. Patients new to the Florida Panhandle or those who travel frequently benefit from his focus on convenient, accessible care. He works well with individuals who want a long-term health partner rather than a transactional provider.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Carlson is a board-certified emergency physician with deep experience on the Florida Panhandle. He co-founded First Call DPC after observing a consistent gap between the care patients needed and what the ER could reasonably provide.
Dr. Carlson focuses on primary care and preventive medicine. He offers chronic disease management, annual physicals, metabolic health monitoring, and personalized wellness planning for his members.
Yes. Both physicians at First Call DPC deliver the full range of practice services, including hormone therapy, medical weight loss, peptide therapy, ADHD treatment, and preventive care. Members choose their physician at enrollment.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Carlson by text, call, or video without going through a receptionist or scheduling queue. First Call DPC builds direct physician access into every membership.
Yes. Chronic disease management is a core part of Dr. Carlson's primary care work. He monitors patients over time and adjusts care plans based on ongoing labs and health data.
Yes. First Call DPC offers a Family Membership that covers a member, their spouse or partner, and children. Dr. Carlson delivers coordinated family wellness care under that membership structure.
Dr. Carlson takes a proactive stance on prevention. He uses annual labs, ongoing health monitoring, and personalized wellness planning to help patients stay ahead of chronic disease and metabolic decline.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026