Dr. Daniel Carlson, MD, Wheat Ridge, CO

About Dr. Daniel Carlson

For a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency dept. For immediate help with a mental health crisis, call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Dr. Daniel Carlson was born in Denver, Colorado. However, after high school, he lived and studied in many places, including Nebraska, Illinois, Alaska, Washington, Virginia, Minnesota, and Maine. He attended Loyola University Chicago for his undergraduate studies. He earned a Master of Science in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Alaska in Fairbanks and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. Dr. Carlson completed an Orthopedic Surgery Residency with the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in Richmond. He then completed a fellowship at the University of Minnesota in Orthopedic Traumatology with additional training in primary and elective arthroplasty. For the first four years of his career, Dr. Carlson practiced for a health system in Maine and as an orthopedic trauma surgeon in St. Paul. Dr. Carlson is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and is passionate about helping people maintain an active lifestyle by treating traumatic injuries and arthritis. “I believe in shared decision making, where the doctor helps to diagnose and present treatment options while letting the patient make their own care decisions.” Excited to be back in Colorado, Dr. Carlson, his wife, and their three sons love exploring the Rocky Mountains.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Fracture/dislocation treatment pelvis/hip/femur

Arthritis

Hip replacement

Bursitis

Pain in joint

Rotator cuff injury

Fracture/dislocation treatment pelvis/hip/femur

Arthritis

Hip replacement

Bursitis

Office location

Intermountain Health Lutheran Clinic - Orthopedic Trauma

12905 W 40th Ave,, Ste 430, Wheat Ridge, CO 80401

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Education and background

Practice names

Intermountain Health Lutheran Clinic - Orthopedic

Board certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - University of Washington School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Virginia Commonwealth University Health, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
University of Minnesota (Fellowship)
University of Alaska (Master's)

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1780004242

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What practice does Dr. Daniel Carlson work with?

Dr. Daniel Carlson works with Intermountain Health Lutheran Clinic - Orthopedic.

Where is Dr. Daniel Carlson's office located?

Dr. Daniel Carlson's office is located at 12905 W 40th Ave,, Wheat Ridge, CO 80401.

Which board certifications does Dr. Daniel Carlson have?

Dr. Daniel Carlson is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Daniel Carlson?

Dr. Daniel Carlson frequently sees patients for Foot Pain, Hand Problems, Knee Pain, Knee Problems, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Daniel Carlson on their profile.