Natasha M. Carlson, MD, MPH

Family Medicine

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Overview

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

About

Philosophy of care

To me, medicine is combining faith and evidence-based knowledge to prevent and treat illness, while encouraging an atmosphere of shared clinical decision-making. Involving you in your care allows you to engage and play an active role in your health.

Why I entered medicine

I grew up watching my dad, a physician, make such a difference in each of his patient's lives. Since I was a child, I knew how fulfilling and exciting a job in medicine can be. Every day I get to wake up, meet new people, and help each patient be the best and healthiest version of themselves.

Community involvement

My husband and I started a non-profit organization called "Mission on Fire," which focuses on the core tenets of medicine, mission work and marriage. We hope to use our faith and skills in medicine to bring hope and healing all around the world though mission work.

Personal interests

I love cooking, playing tennis, traveling and spending time with my husband and family.

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LVH–Cedar Crest is also the top hospital in the region for the 13th consecutive time and ranks fifth among the top 10 hospitals in Pennsylvania.
U.S. News rates Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest as high performing in aortic valve surgery, heart bypass surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and care for conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and stroke.

Education

Undergraduate
Skidmore College, Bachelor of Arts (BA), 2011

Graduate
St. George's University School of Medicine, Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH), 2015

Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2018

Training

Residency 2021
Family Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA

Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine

Publications & Clinical Trials