• Pediatric Orthopedic & Scoliosis Fellowship: Scottish Rite Hospital
• Advanced Training: Adult Spine at Institute for Low Back Care
• Certified: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
• Residency: Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
• University of Minnesota Medical School

Dr. Carlson joined Orthopedic Institute in 1983. After completing his residency at Mayo Clinic, he spent an additional year at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for advanced training in pediatric orthopedics and scoliosis. Dr. Carlson completed advanced training in adult spine surgery at the Institute for Low Back Care in Minneapolis. Dr. Carlson's special interests are in adult spine surgery, pediatric orthopedics, and total joint replacement as well as general orthopedics.

SPECIALTIES:

• Arthroscopic surgery
• Artificial discs
• Back surgery
• Gender specific knee surgery
• General orthopedic surgery
• Pediatric orthopedics and scoliosis
• Total joint replacement of hips and knees
• X-STOP procedure

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