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Dr. Chelsea Karson, MD

Dr. Chelsea Karson, MD

Psychiatrist
IL
Dr. Chelsea Karson is a board-certified psychiatrist who completed her residency training at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital where she was Chief Resident of her program. Dr. Karson is passionate about patient care, believing in caring for the whole person. While completing her residency training, she led an interprofessional team to bring miniature-therapy horses to the inpatient psychiatry unit and thereby forge a relationship between the organization and all of Advocate Aurora Healthcare. Dr. Karson partnered with a mental health counselor to create a virtual therapy program of resources, the Bridge Project, to close the gap between inpatient and outpatient care that is now used throughout the Advocate Aurora network. At graduation Dr. Karson received the 2024 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Ruggie Humanitarian Award. The Ruggie Award selects and honors a graduating resident or fellow who displays academic excellence, commitment to the education of others, professional bearing, and a concern for the patient within the light of Human Ecology. Dr. Karson attended undergraduate at Elmhurst University, a biology major with minors in chemistry and medical humanities. She went to medical school at Rosalind Franklin University and was chosen to join the Gold Humanism Honor Society for her dedication to compassionate patient care.
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Overall rating

4.18

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

4.50

About Dr. Chelsea Karson

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Chelsea Karson

Dr. Chelsea Karson is a board-certified psychiatrist who completed her residency training at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital where she was Chief Resident of her program. Dr. Karson is passionate about patient care, believing in caring for the whole person. While completing her residency training, she led an interprofessional team to bring miniature-therapy horses to the inpatient psychiatry unit and thereby forge a relationship between the organization and all of Advocate Aurora Healthcare. Dr. Karson partnered with a mental health counselor to create a virtual therapy program of resources, the Bridge Project, to close the gap between inpatient and outpatient care that is now used throughout the Advocate Aurora network. At graduation Dr. Karson received the 2024 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Ruggie Humanitarian Award. The Ruggie Award selects and honors a graduating resident or fellow who displays academic excellence, commitment to the education of others, professional bearing, and a concern for the patient within the light of Human Ecology. Dr. Karson attended undergraduate at Elmhurst University, a biology major with minors in chemistry and medical humanities. She went to medical school at Rosalind Franklin University and was chosen to join the Gold Humanism Honor Society for her dedication to compassionate patient care.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Panic Attack
Psychiatry Consultation
Self Esteem Issues
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder

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Education and training

  • Medical School - Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Doctor of Medicine
  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Residency in Psychiatry

Awards and publications

  • 2024 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Ruggie Humanitarian Award

NPI number

1881222651

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Overall rating
4.18
Wait time
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Bedside manner
4.50
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What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Chelsea Karson?

Dr. Chelsea Karson frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Chelsea Karson on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Chelsea Karson speak?

Dr. Chelsea Karson speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Chelsea Karson in reviews?

17 patients have reviewed Dr. Chelsea Karson. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.18/5. They have a 4.5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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