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Dr. Victor R. Carlson, MD

Dr. Victor R. Carlson, MD

Hip and Knee Surgeon
324 E 10th Ave, Ste 100, Salt Lake City, UT
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. 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.

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About Dr. Victor R. 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. 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.

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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
Repeat hip or knee replacement surgery
Fracture/dislocation treatment pelvis/hip/femur
Repeat hip or knee replacement surgery

Office locations

Intermountain Health UT - Central Sports Medicine (1 of 2)
324 E 10th Ave, Ste 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
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Intermountain Health UT - Central Sports Medicine (2 of 2)
5169 S Cottonwood St, Murray, UT 84107
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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Alta View Hospital
  • Intermountain Medical Center
  • Riverton Hospital

Board certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - Thomas Jefferson University, Doctor of Medicine
  • The University of Utah, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Carolinas Medical Center, Fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery

Awards and publications

  • Awarded The American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Excellence in Research Award

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1578095014

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Dr. Victor R. Carlson is affiliated with Alta View Hospital, Intermountain Medical Center, and Riverton Hospital.

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Dr. Victor R. Carlson has 2 office locations, including in Salt Lake City and Murray, view full addresses on Dr. Carlson's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Victor R. Carlson have?

Dr. Victor R. Carlson is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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

Dr. Victor R. Carlson frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Foot Consultation, Orthopedic Consultation, Pain Management Consultation, and Physical Therapy Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Victor R. Carlson on their profile.

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Dr. Victor R. Carlson speaks English.

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