Kara L. Carlson, MD
Kara L. Carlson, MD is a board certified diagnostic radiologist specializing in breast imaging and interventions with Medical Scanning Consultants, PA. She is the Medical Director of the RAYUS Radiology Issaquah Breast Imaging center and provides professional physician services at RAYUS Radiology in Washington.
Dr. Carlson was nominated by her peers as Seattle Mets Top Doctor in 2024 and 2014 and Top Doctor for Women: Breast cancer screening by Seattle Magazine in 2003. She was a recipient of the Susan G Komen distinguished Promise of One Volunteer award and a former board member and Grants chair of Susan G. Komen, Puget Sound Affiliate. Dr. Carlson is committed to staying at the forefront of technology and is also the patent holder of a breast interventional device.
Education:
- Undergraduate: University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa
- Medical Degree: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa
- Internship: Internal Medicine internship at Evanston Hospital in Evanston, Illinois
- Residency: Diagnostic Imaging residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois
- Fellowship: Breast/MSK imaging fellowship, Fellow of the Year, at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Affiliations:
- American College of Radiology
- Society of Breast Imaging
- Radiological Society of North America
- Washington State Radiological Society – Breast Imaging Task Force
Hobbies:
Competitive sailing, skiing, golfing