Bayard Carlson
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions
775 Prairie Center Dr, Suite 400, 
Eden Prairie, MN 

Overview

Dr. Bayard C. Carlson is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon at Twin Cities Spine Center specializing in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. He treats scoliosis, spinal deformity, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, tumors, and spinal infections. Dr. Carlson performs advanced minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, and modern techniques designed to reduce pain and shorten recovery time. He sees patients in Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Minneapolis, and St. Paul. Call (621) 775-6200 or visit tcspine.com to schedule a consultation.

Dr. Carlson is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

Dr. Carlson is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Carlson is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine, 2015

Residency

Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery Residency

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Specialist in MN

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons

Fellowships

John H. Moe Fellowship

Hospital Affiliations

River Falls Area Hospital
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
St Lukes Hospital
Allina United Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Top Docs: Rising Star - Mpls / St. Paul Magazine

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Metropolitan Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Security Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Twin Cities Spine Center
775 Prairie Center Dr, Suite 400, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Other Locations
Twin Cities Spine Center
225 Smith Ave N, Nasseff Specialty Center - Third Floor, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Twin Cities Spine Center
2855 Campus Dr, Suite 300, Plymouth, MN 55441
Twin Cities Spine Center
913 E 26th St, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bayard Carlson

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Is Dr. Bayard Carlson a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bayard Carlson is classified as an Advanced expert for Spinal Stenosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Bayard Carlson specialize in?

While Dr. Bayard Carlson is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Spondylolisthesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Bayard Carlson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Bayard Carlson has published 30 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Bayard Carlson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Bayard Carlson accept my insurance?

Dr. Bayard Carlson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 612-775-6200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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