D. Stephen Carson, MD
Internal Medicine • Dalton, GA
About
Dr. D. Stephen Carson, MD provides internal medicine and preventive medicine in Dalton, Georgia through the MDVIP model. The practice offers comprehensive wellness programs, same- and next-day appointments, and 24/7 access to Dr. Carson. Members pay an annual fee for preventive care services, with insurance accepted for other medical services.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
1209 West Walnut Avenue Suite 6, Dalton, GA 30720
Phone
866.696.3847
business@mdvip.com
Opening Hours
Mon 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tue 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wed 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Sat Closed; Sun Closed
Telehealth
not explicitly listed
Emergency Care
Reachable 24/7 by phone after-hours and on weekends
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Most MDVIP-affiliated care practices accept insurance (patients typically pay annual membership fee; physician continues to bill insurance for standard services with copays, coinsurances, deductibles).
Annual membership fee, Insurance billing with standard copays/deductibles, MDVIP Annual Membership Fee (payments may be quarterly, semi-annual, or annual), co-pays, co-insurances, deductibles paid as usual with insurance
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FAQs
What’s different about MDVIP practices?
Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models see fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors, spend more time with patients, and offer same- and next-day appointments, after-hours access for urgent matters, and a focus on prevention through the Wellness Program.
How does insurance work in an MDVIP-affiliated practice?
Most MDVIP-affiliated practices accept insurance. The annual fee pays for preventive care services typically not covered by insurance. The physician will still bill insurance for other services, with usual copays, coinsurances, and deductibles.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- MDVIP official site: 5/5 (21)
- US News Doctors: 5/5 (20)
- WebMD: 4.5/5 (6)
- Healthgrades / Medical News Today: 4.6/5 (9)
Patients praise
- Attentive, caring, and compassionate patient care
- Takes sufficient time with patients; does not rush appointments
- High accessibility, including after-hours and weekend phone availability
- Thorough explanations of conditions and treatments
- Concierge/MDVIP model allows for personalized attention
Common complaints
- Occasional negative review regarding specific experiences (1 star out of 9 ratings on some platforms)
"Dr. D. Stephen Carson has well exceeded my expectations! He is attentive, courteous and his expertise is very evident."
— MDVIP patient review (Feb 2026)"Dr. Carson is one of the most caring and considerate professionals from whom I have received services. He is always there to explain all details of my care and does not rush anyone out the door."
— MDVIP patient review (Feb 2025)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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