Dr. Luke T. Carlson Adolescent Medicine
Medical Director of Adolescent Medicine
Medical Director of HIV CARE Services
Morris Heights Health Center
(718) 716-4400 Ext. 8571
About Dr. Luke T. Carlson
Mission
Dr. Luke Thomas Carlson
Dr. Luke Thomas Carlson
Dr. Luke is dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive, confidential, and judgement-free medical services to his adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients.
Dr. Luke's mission is to raise awareness of AYA health needs, advocate on behalf of AYA patients through the lens of racial and social justice, and improve the health, medical
Dr. Luke is dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive, confidential, and judgement-free medical services to his adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients.
Dr. Luke's mission is to raise awareness of AYA health needs, advocate on behalf of AYA patients through the lens of racial and social justice, and improve the health, medical literacy, and well-being of patients of color, low income communities, underrepresented minorities, LGBTQIA2s+ patients, patients with disabilities, neurodivergent patients, and other under-served communities through advocacy, education, outreach, compassionate care, and personalized treatment plans.
He was recently appointed Medical Director of Adolescent Medicine at Morris Heights Health Center as well as Medical Director of HIV CARE Services. He specializes in both Adolescent Medicine and HIV prevention and treatment.
Dr. Luke Thomas Carlson
Dr. Luke Thomas Carlson
Dr. Luke Thomas Carlson
Dr. Luke, MD is an American Academy of Pediatrics board-certified Adolescent Medicine Specialist.
He received his bachelors degree from the University of Florida, masters degree from University of California-Santa Cruz, and Medical Degree from American University of the Caribbean. He completed his residency in pediatrics, including a ch
Dr. Luke, MD is an American Academy of Pediatrics board-certified Adolescent Medicine Specialist.
He received his bachelors degree from the University of Florida, masters degree from University of California-Santa Cruz, and Medical Degree from American University of the Caribbean. He completed his residency in pediatrics, including a chief resident year from 2019-2020 working in the Bronx, at BronxCare Health System, a Mount Sinai affiliate during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. He completed fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at the Adolescent Health Center at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
Dr. Luke is the Medical Director of Adolescent at the Young Adult and Adolescent Health Unit (YAAHU) at Morris Heights Health Center (MHHC) in the Bronx.
Views and opinions expressed on this site are Dr. Luke's and may not represent views or opinions of MHHC or affiliates.
Specialty Services
Dr. Luke Thomas Carlson
Specialty Services
- Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Healthcare for patients aged 11-26
- Reproductive health care including pregnancy testing, menstrual disorders, reproductive metabolic syndrome (RMS, previously PCOS), and birth control management including Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC)
- STI and HIV testing, prevention, and treatment including P
- Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Healthcare for patients aged 11-26
- Reproductive health care including pregnancy testing, menstrual disorders, reproductive metabolic syndrome (RMS, previously PCOS), and birth control management including Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC)
- STI and HIV testing, prevention, and treatment including PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP
- AYA HIV treatment and CARE services
- LGBTQIA2S+ compassionate and informed care
- Gender affirming care including puberty blockers, estrogen, and testosterone therapies
- Trauma-informed care
- Anorexia nervosa and other eating and weight disorders
- Mental healthcare including anxiety, depression, and gender dysphoria
- AYA patients with other complex medical care needs and disabilities
- Neurodivergent care