David Carlson, DO, MBA is the Chief Medical Officer in South King County for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. He recently served as a medical director for Seamar Community Health Centers in Pierce and Thurston Counties. 

Prior to joining VMFH, Dr. Carlson served as chief physician officer for Multicare, chief physician executive for Hospital Sisters Health System and chief medical officer for Conemaugh Health System in Johnstown, PA. Previous leadership roles also include Ochsner Clinic Foundation in Baton Rouge, LA; Summit Health System in Chambersburg, PA; and Lovelace Health Systems in Albuquerque, NM.

Dr. Carlson is a member and former Chairman of the Board of Physician Insurance Company, and has served on the boards of the Washington Healthcare Alliance, United Way Pierce County and Physicians of Southwest Washington.