Dr. Thomas Phillip Carson, MD

Our initial evaluation was ok not as thorough as our previous cardiologist in Boston. However it all went down hill from there. Our return appointment was rushed and the results of the tests skimmed over. We left without any guidance. I will be finding someone else for my daughter.

Unfortunately, my 14 year old son was referred to this doctor by his pediatrician. As soon as I walked in to the office, I could tell this place needs work. The receptionist at the front desk was extremely rude and unprofessional. I was not aware that they only accepted cash payments for an EKG. I only usually carry credit, debit cards or checks. As I asked her if she would please make an exception and consider accepting one of these forms of payment for a $20 payment, she sarcastically told me to go to a bank down the road and use their ATM. I could not believe that someone like this was working at a doctors office. I honestly wonder where they find these people. I had to drive about a mile away just to get $20. My son was taken to the back by another employee who was not very polite either for his EKG. We never saw the doctor, she told us he would read the EKG results. She came back into the room and dismissed us by saying everything is normal. The office needs new staff and a complete facelift, it looks like a dump, everything including the medical equipment looks old. Bad experience, I will never again drive out of my way to go back there. F-

I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED WHEN MY DAUGHTER WENT TO DR. CARSON. DR. APPLETON WAS SO THOROUGH WHEN HE SAW HER. EKG, ECHO, AND HEART MONITOR. DR. CARSON TOOK HER BLOOD PRESSURE AND THAT WAS IT. YOU LIKE TO KNOW THAT YOUR CHILD IS GETTING A COMPLETE EXAMINATION . ESPECIALLY WHEN DEALING WITH THE HEART. HE TOLD HER THAT SHE DIDN'T HAVE ANYTHING TO WORRY ABOUT UNTIL SHE REACHES THE AGE OF 40. SHE IS 29 NOW. THAT WAS THE LAST THING SHE NEEDED TO HEAR . SHE BECAME VERY UPSET AND SCARED. .

It's so disturbing to see some of these reviews. I've known Dr. Carson for many years and have never had a problem. He has always gone the extra mile for both of my children. We have been patients for over 10 years and that is after going to a few other physicians that didn't make me feel as comfortable. All physicians are very busy and Dr. Carson always spent so much time with me calming my kids down and directing me for the proper care.

I went with my son because it was faster to get an appointment now I know why. He was unprofessional. His staff: of you can call it that were not at all helpful or kind. The office was unsanitary. The doctor seemed as if he was trained the what not to do when treating children or maybe he went to med school at a place on the back of a matchbox. I am never going back I have made an appointment with Dr. Garcia whose reviews are better. I have learned my lesson.

I looked at this site the day before our scheduled appointment, seeing mixed reviews but went through with our appointment none the less. We had a great experience from being to end from the staff to the doctor. I felt compelled to go back onto this site because the negative reviews are just unfounded!

I too am shocked by an earlier review and can assure you that these reviews are not my experience at all. My son has been a patient of Dr. Carson's for 27 years and has undergone 6 heart surgeries so the follow up that Dr. Carson has been involved in has been extensive. He is not only caring but he is a fine clinician who has researched the best facilities for my sons surgical care. He is happy to spend whatever time is necessary to educate and provide a clear understanding of the particular issue at hand and always treats my son with the utmost respect no matter what his age or disability was. I can assure you that you are in excellent hands if you choose Dr. Carson to be a part of your team.

I am in total shock reading some of these comments, and even had to double check that I was searching the correct doctor! I have never had a bad experience with this doctor or office staff. My son has been seen by Dr. Carson for the past 3 years or so now for a heart condition. We chose this office after feeling uncomfortable with the first cardiologist our son was directed to. Dr. Carson and his staff have always been very welcoming and kind to us. Every time we have visited this office Dr. Carson has always taken the time to go over all of our questions with us, no matter how long it took. He is very through and gets right to the point of what he needs to say which I like and appreciate. The echo tech is also wonderful. She always makes sure our son feels calm and comfortable during those long echos by talking and joking with him, and helps him to pick out a movie of his choice before starting. I would recommend this doctor to everyone.

What kind of doctor comes into a room and doesn't even say good morning to his patients? This doctor got no manners, and is as ignorant as those who believe their race, economical status, language, etc is above everybody else in this world... he is such an unprofessional doctor, if he is so bored or tired of the job he chose to do, I'll recommend him to just go ahead and retire, what family needs to put up with a doctor making faces and barely opening his mouth to answer a simple question? What a waste of time and money!!!!! Definitely take your kids and money somewhere else...especially if you don't belong to his race, just saying!!!!

We had a great experience! We appreciated the kid friendly atmosphere and the staff was so patient with my 3 year old son. Many thanks to everyone at Dr Carson's office. I would highly recommend him to friends/family.

Made me feel relaxed in a stressful situation and very smart and knowes his information

As I was looking for a doctor for my son I went to this site. I was very disturbed to see such angry people. As a nurse, it is sometimes difficult to be 100% accurate all the time, even for the doctors. They do have a lot of knowledge, but they don't spend significant amounts of time with patients even at the hospital. They are in and out in less than a few minutes. And as for getting a blood pressure on a 3 year old (as described below)... that is a feat in itself! I'm actually surprised that a doctor would want to spend EXTRA time with a patient to do all of their vital signs personally. Nurses and medical assistants usually do that work so the doctor can be quick. When someone is nervous/scared/or upset and crying, their blood pressure will be higher than at a resting rate, therefore giving inaccurate results. Well, after following my sons pediatrician's advice, we did see Dr. Carson. And frankly, I'm not sure if I saw the same doctor that the other people did. He was kind and respected my time. And I liked the fact that he talked politics. It gave me more insight on him as a person and not just someone in a white coat brushing me off. And yes, that DOES happen even to a nurse of 16 years. Working with as many doctors as I have, this doctor was one of my favorite. He was calm, collected and addressed all of my concerns even with a waiting room full of other patients. And honestly, I was very impressed.

Please dont waste your time and money by going to this doctor. He is extremely rude, unprofessional and not caring. He rolled his eyes a couple of times while trying to attempt to take my 3 year old daughters blood pressure. After he turned and said to a staff member and made a comment about how short this appointment was going to be he tuned around and said to come back in a year since he could not take my daughters blood pressure. As I demanded a full refund for the lack of service, he told the receptionist that we only came to see the fish in the tank.....He is so disrespectful and not caring, I would never go back and would never recommend him to any one. I hope that he retires soon. Such a waste of time ad money!

The office staff was nice and the pictures in the waiting room entertained my kids. The doctor was very nice and made the experience easier for my child.

Possibly the worst doctor I have ever seen. An over-bearing echo-tech. A doctor who was distracted. Wrong diagnosis. Happy we went for second opinion.

Dr. Carson and staff are amazing! They fit my child in sooner than any other cardiologist in the area! The staff was friendly and kind, Dr. Carson is so knowledgeable and professional. I tell my family and friends all the time to see him if they need to!

Thanks to Dr Carson and his staff for fitting us in and treating us with such great care!

First of all I do not want to wait in a waiting room that smells and is dirty to see a doctor who has no right to constantly talk politics in front of me. I do not need to know how he is going to close down his practice if the President is re-elected. I would think if I ran a practice like that I would shut down long before the election. I do not like someone trying to tie my child's healthcare to his tea-bagging politics. On top of his disparaging comments about the President of the United States which were horrible enough he was so busy talking politics he did not really take the time to do his job which is to take care of my child. On top of all of that he has an echotech who thinks she is a medical professional who was barking orders (and that in itself is rude) to others in the office (it is not a sandwich shop it is a medical practice). He is the worst doctor I have ever seen and his echo tech is just as awful.

Dr. Carson has treated me since I was a child. My family and I have always appreciated his dedication and skill. Even though I'm now an adult, I still come in for the occasional check-up and enjoy seeing him and Genny.

Dr. Carson and staff are absolutely amazing! They took the time to sit with my son and pick out a perfect movie for his echo and my son was SO HAPPY that they took an interest in what mattered to him. He is very quiet and nervous around people he doesn't know and he said the sweetest thing after our last appointment. "Mommy, when do I get to play with the doctor and Genny again?" At that point I knew we would never see another pediatric cardiologist!! Such an amazing experience!!