Eric Carlson, DO

Specialties: Maternal Fetal Medicine

Undergraduate Degree: B.S.-Physiology; Cook College, Rutgers University; Medical School: University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Osteopathic Medicine; General Rotating Internship & Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency: UMDNJ-SOM Kennedy Memorial Hospitals-University Medical Center (Core Affiliate) Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center (Major Affiliate). Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship: Eastern Virginia Medical School- Sentara, Norfolk General Hospital. Master in Public Health: Eastern Virginia Medical School-Old Dominion University.

Professional Activity: Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Ob/Gyn: Sidney Kimmel College of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University–Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.  Examiner for the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (AOBOG): Administers the oral examination to Osteopathic Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians seeking board certification. American College of Osteopathic Ob/Gyn (ACOOG) –Past President of the College, Chair-Postgraduate Evaluation & Standards Committee (PESC) evaluates progress of fellows in Osteopathic MFM Fellowships to determine if requirements for graduation are satisfied. National Faculty Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME)-subject matter expert for the obstetrics & gynecology content of the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA), including COMLEX-USA examinations Level I, Level II-CD, Level II-PE, and Level III.  Voting member of the Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Healthcare, a national organization committed to reducing harm to patients by fostering: Investigation to better understand the causation of harm, Programs and tools to implement patient safety initiatives, Education to promote patient safety, A health care culture of respect.

Clinical Interests: Ultrasound Assessment of the Fetus; Management of high risk pregnancies.

Family: He lives with his wife, Joanna, with their four children and a great dane in a loud home.