Chief Medical Officer, Conemaugh Health System

Dr. Carlson was appointed Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the Conemaugh Health System on September 1, 2007.

A Penn State graduate, Dr. Carlson earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and an MBA from Alvernia College. Dr. Carlson most recently served as Medical Director and Vice President of Medical Affairs for Ochsner Medical Center of Baton Rouge, in Louisiana. Prior to that, he held the title of Vice President of Medical Affairs at Summit Health System in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. 

Dr. Carlson, who began his medical career as a private family practice physician in suburban Philadelphia, is certified by the American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners, the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, the Pennsylvania Board of Osteopathic Medicine and has a Geriatrics Certificate of Added Qualifications.

He and his wife Marci, reside in Johnstown with their two children.