About the Practice
My Team
Samuel W. Carlson, MD
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 robotic-assisted 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 Certified, 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
Orthopedic Institute
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
Jacob Szalat, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Board Certified
About
Jacob Szalat, PA-C works with Dr. Samuel Carlson, who specializes in hip and knee replacements and revisions. His responsibilities include providing patient education, clinical evaluation and performance of procedures such as joint injections, assisting in surgery, and helping manage patients in the hospital post-operatively. He aims to deliver patient-centered care in both the clinic and operating room.
Outside of work, his interests include watching sports, working out, cooking, reading, listening to music, and hanging out with friends.
Education
Certification
Board Certified, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Medical Education
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MS-PAS), Des Moines University
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Iowa State University
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA)
Melissa T.
Care Coordinator
