Overview
Dr. Victor Carlson is an orthopaedic surgeon originally from North Logan, Utah. He was the Valedictorian of Utah State University, before graduating in the top percentile of his medical class at Thomas Jefferson University. He completed orthopaedic residency at the University of Utah followed by two fellowships - first in hip and knee replacements at OrthoCarolina and a second in knee preservation and sports injuries at the Melbourne Knee Centre. He is adjunct faculty at the University of Utah.Dr. Carlson's clinical interests include the entire spectrum of knee disorders ranging from sports-related injuries to arthritis. He offers a unique perspective by performing all modern knee surgeries ranging from arthroscopy to complex knee replacements to fractures. This approach allows him to have a comprehensive understanding of the knee joint and how best to fix it when damaged. For his work on anterior knee pain, he was awarded The American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Excellence in Research Award. Dr. Carlson also performs hip replacements and fixes fractures. Dr. Carlson is happily married and a proud father. When not working, he enjoys spending time with family, skiing, mountain biking, and whitewater kayaking.
Dr. Carlson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Osteotomy, and Knee Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Carlson is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
5169 South Cottonwood Street, Suite 430, Murray, UT 84107
324 East 10th Avenue, Suite 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
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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University Orthopaedic Center
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Orthopaedics - University Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Victor R. Carlson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Victor R. Carlson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Victor R. Carlson by calling their office at 801-507-3475. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Victor R. Carlson a top-rated expert for Osteotomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Victor R. Carlson is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteotomy, 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. Victor R. Carlson specialize in?
While Dr. Victor R. Carlson is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteotomy, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Victor R. Carlson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Victor R. Carlson has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteotomy. You can view a list of Dr. Victor R. Carlson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Victor R. Carlson accept my insurance?
Dr. Victor R. Carlson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-507-3475 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ArthritisDr. Carlson isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Carlson isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Carlson isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Carlson isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Carlson isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Septic ArthritisDr. Carlson isExperienced. Learn about Septic Arthritis.