Dr. Carleton Vangsness, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
At a glance
5.00 stars (28 reviews)
100% are satisfied with this provider ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University of Minnesota, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Keck Medicine of USC - Orthopedic Surgery
Affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC
5.00
28 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.6
Recent reviews
We love Dr. Vangsness. He is always open to our questions and explains everything in detail. He is easy to talk to and he has been so helpful.
More than 1 year agoDB
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Popular visit reasons
Arthritis
Arthroscopy
Knee Pain
Knee Problems
Orthopedic Consultation
Shoulder Dislocation
Sports Injury
Tendinopathy
Arthritis
Arthroscopy
Knee Pain
Knee Problems
More about Dr. Carleton Vangsness, MD
Dr. Vangsness is a professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. He specializes in the treatment and prevention of orthopaedic and sports-related injuries including ACL reconstruction meniscus surgery cartilage repair and restoration rotator cuff surgery and shoulder instability/dislocations. Dr. Vangsness is internationally recognized for his expertise in shoulder and knee surgery and has conducted and published extensive research with a focus on such topics as shoulder and ligament biomechanics stem cell biology allograft transplantation and meniscal cartilage. Dr. Vangsness is a team physician for USC Athletics and has a special interest in sports injuries. A recipient of numerous university and national academic awards as a teacher and researcher Dr. Vangsness has been on the editorial board of several orthopaedic journals. He is a member of several organizations including the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons The Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT). Dr. Vangsness received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. He completed his fellowship in bioengineering at the Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute in New York and a fellowship in sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Vangsness has published a book entitled The New Science of Overcoming Arthritis.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - University of Minnesota, Doctor of Medicine
Hennepin County Medical Center, Internship in Surgery
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Fellowship in Sports Medicine
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, Fellowship in Bioengineering
Practice
Affiliation
Keck Hospital of USC
Professional memberships
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
Arthroscopy Association of North America
International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
Awards and publications
Adult human mesenchymal stem cells delivered via intra-articular injection to the knee following partial medial meniscectomy: a randomized, double-blind, controlled study J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014 Jan 15; 96(2):90-8.
Human knee synovial fluid cytokines correlated with grade of knee osteoarthritis--a pilot study Bull NYU Hosp Jt Dis. 2011; 69(2):122-7.
Los Angeles Magazine: Top Doctors, 2018
Los Angeles Magazine: Super Doctor, 2016-2018
Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctors, 2016-2017
Pasadena Magazine: Top Doctor, 2015-2017
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1609829746
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.63
Bedside manner
5.00
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28 reviews
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Good doctor. Responsive to questions. Friendly. Felt heard & that he cared.
More than 1 year agoVT
Dr. V is a wonderful Dr. Fatima is awesome. They are the best team at USC.
More than 1 year agoGS
He is friendly and make the pain go away before treatment thanx
July 29, 2019Ibraheem A.Verified patient
We love Dr. Vangsness. He is always open to our questions and explains everything in detail. He is easy to talk to and he has been so helpful.
More than 1 year agoDB
Always a great experience with Dr. Vangsness.
More than 1 year agoWH
Very good.
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Which hospital is Dr. Carleton Vangsness affiliated with?
Dr. Carleton Vangsness is affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC.
What practice does Dr. Carleton Vangsness work with?
Dr. Carleton Vangsness works with Keck Medicine of USC - Orthopedic Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Carleton Vangsness?
Dr. Carleton Vangsness frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Knee Pain, Knee Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Carleton Vangsness on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Carleton Vangsness speak?
Dr. Carleton Vangsness speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Carleton Vangsness in reviews?
28 patients have reviewed Dr. Carleton Vangsness. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.62/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.