Clinical Team
Mark Carlson, MD
Mark Carlson, MD is a fellowship-trained, board-certified geriatrician, internist and oncologist.
Dr. Carlson received his medical doctorate from Loma Linda University in California and completed his geriatric medicine fellowship at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. Prior to his move into geriatrics, he spent nearly 20 years of practice in medical oncology, where serious illness had to be managed with the latest in medical technology, compassion and a trusting patient-doctor relationship. Dr. Carlson combined these skills with his desire to help seniors in the aging process and created the Be Well enterprise, consisting of centers focused on aging.
With his focus on senior health, Dr. Carlson recognizes that advanced treatments are desperately needed for dementia and other senior-related conditions. This is now a primary focus in his role as a geriatrician and is the driving force for creating Be Well Memory and Infusion.
John Puente, MD
John Puente, MD has more than two decades of experience as a board-certified neurologist, serving the healthcare needs of Omaha and Lincoln communities.
A native of Omaha, Dr. Puente earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. His clinical focus is in managing chronic neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis.
Dr. Puente fosters meaningful relationships with his patients and their caregivers, considering it pivotal to his practice. By integrating cutting-edge diagnostic tools with his expertise in disease management, he tailors individualized care plans to optimize his patients' quality of life.
Driven by a passion for advancing neurological care, Dr. Puente remains committed to enhancing the well-being of aging adults. He is optimistic about the ongoing medical innovations that promise to raise the bar for senior care standards.