Gregory Carlson
68 School Rd, Suite 100, 
Frisco, CO 

Overview

Dr. Greg Carlson is a board-certified and fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and trauma at CommonSpirit Summit Orthopedics. He earned his B.A. in Chemistry and Biomedical Studies from St. Olaf College, his medical degree from the University of Minnesota, and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University. He further honed his skills with a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at Twin Cities Orthopedics, with a special focus on complex sports knee injuries. Dr. Carlson is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM). He also is a member of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Physician Pool, and he holds the position of Chair of Surgical Services at St. Anthony Summit Hospital. He is also the Trauma Committee Liaison for St. Anthony Summit Hospital, holds ATLS and ACLS certifications, and is a former EMT. Dr. Carlson prioritizes building strong relationships with his patients to understand their individual goals. After a thorough evaluation, including physical examination and imaging, he collaborates with patients to discuss all treatment options — both surgical and non-surgical — to determine the best course of action. He emphasizes clear communication, comprehensive explanations, and a team-based, multidisciplinary approach to deliver exceptional orthopedic care in Summit County.Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Carlson enjoys hockey, skiing (downhill and cross-country), hiking, camping, traveling, reading, and cooking. Most importantly, he values spending time with his family.

Dr. Carlson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery:American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). Dr. Carlson is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Minnesota Medical School

Residency

SUNY Upstate Medical University

Specialties

Orthopedics
Sports Medicine

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in CO

Board Certifications

Orthopedic Surgery:American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)

Fellowships

M Health Fairview/MOSMI/Twin Cities Orthopedics Sports Fellowship

Hospital Affiliations

St Anthony Summit Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Cambia Health Solutions
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Wellcare
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Locations

CommonSpirit Summit Orthopedics
68 School Rd, Suite 100, Frisco, CO 80443
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