Practice Overview

Samuel Carlson, MD, is a fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement surgeon who specializes in direct anterior total hip replacement and complex hip and knee revision surgery. Dr. Carlson completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, where he had the privilege of working alongside world-renowned hip and knee arthroplasty leaders. He then completed a year of subspecialty training at Indiana University. In Indiana, he developed an expertise in rapid recovery protocols that facilitate outpatient hip and knee replacement while simultaneously expanding his training in revision surgery. Dr. Carlson participates in the TCO EXCEL Surgery and Recovery Program.

Dr. Carlson grew up in Sioux Falls, SD, and graduated summa cum laude from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. He then completed medical school at the University of Iowa where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Outside of work, Dr. Carlson enjoys spending time with his wife Shelby, golfing, skiing, running, cycling, and pursuing all outdoor activities that life in Minnesota offers.

Clinical Interest

Hip Care, including direct anterior total hip replacement, revision total hip replacement, prosthetic joint infections, periprosthetic fracture care

Knee Care, including total knee replacements, robotic-assisted total knee replacements, partial knee replacements, revision total knee replacements, prosthetic joint infections, periprosthetic fracture care

Fracture Care, including treatment of common orthopedic fractures

Sports Medicine, including non-surgical and surgical treatment of a broad range of injuries in athletes of all ages

Pediatric Care, including treatment of upper and lower extremity sprains/strains, sports injuries and common fracture care

Education

Certification
Board Eligible American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship
Hip and Knee Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN
Fellowship Director: Michael Meneghini, MD

Residency
Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Rochester, MN

Medical Degree
Doctor of Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA

Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations

Crosstown Surgery Center
Eagan Orthopedic Surgery Center
M Health Fairview Southdale

Professional Affiliations

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Candidate Member
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Resident/Fellow member

Achievements & Awards

Alpha Omega Alpha (2017)

Staff

Melissa T.
Care Coordinator

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