Hand Surgeon
1579 Straits Turnpike
Middlebury, CT
Top reviews
I had a really nice experience with Dr Carlson during the evaluation, surgery, and recovery periods. He is personable and professional and it was nice getting to know him. I also saw Ken Minor PA on a few visits and had a great eShow morexperience with him as well. Overall, I would absolutely recommend Active Orthopaedics, Dr Carlson, and Ken Minor.
Dr. Carlson was knowledgeable and extremely helpful. After being in pain for three weeks, his diagnosis and bedside manner put my mind at ease. I would highly recommend Dr. Carlson to any patient looking for a comprehensive, thoShow morerough treatment plan given with respect and kindness. Thank you!
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Dr. Erik Carlson, MD?
Dr. Erik J. Carlson is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in general orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, and hand and upper extremity surgery. Dr. Carlson offers a broad spectrum of treatment options for common orthopaedic conditions, athletic injuries, and work injuries and impairments. His clinical interests encompass arthroscopic rotator cuff and labral repair, joint replacement including shoulder replacement, treatment of athletic injuries such as tennis elbow, specialized hand and wrist surgery, and fracture care. At Active Orthopaedics, Dr. Carlson and the staff provide specialized orthopaedic care to the Waterbury community and beyond, offering individualized treatment options and health care plans to meet the specific needs of each patient.
Dr. Carlson graduated from Yale School of Medicine with his medical degree in 2008 and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency in 2013 at Yale University and Yale-New Haven Hospital. He completed a subspecialty fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Carlson is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and active in the orthopaedic community in Waterbury, CT. He has served as a clinical instructor for orthopaedic trainees at Yale University and Chief of the Hand Surgery service at Waterbury Hospital. He currently is the Section Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery and Associate Medical Director for Orthopaedic Surgery at St. Mary's Hospital. He currently serves on the board of SOHO Health and the Connecticut Orthopaedic Society.
Total Knee Replacement
Unicondylar Knee Replacement
ACL Injuries
Meniscal Tears
Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Tears
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Tendonitis
Specialized Hand and Elbow Surgery
Carpal Tunnel and Nerve Surgery
Thumb Arthritis
Wrist Pain
Athletic Injuries
Fracture Care
Worker's Compensation
Medical Exams and Second Opinions
Location
Active Orthopaedics P.C.
1579 Straits Turnpike
Middlebury, CT, 06762
More About Dr. Erik Carlson, MD
NPI Number
1992971808
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
The two visits I have had at your practice, I have been very satisfied with the way I was treated. Everyone that I interacted with were courteous, professional, and kind. The treatment I received eased my discomfort. I am looking forward to my next appointment.
People were friendly and efficient.
Excellent experience overall. I was seen promptly, and my visit with Dr. Carlson was helpful, informative and pleasant. My immediate problem was taken care of, and I was given good advice for follow up self care.
My visit with Dr Carlson was great. He took his time with me, answered all of my questions and I never felt rushed. I would highly recommend him to any seeking his services.
Dr carlson was very professional and honest
Dr Carlson is fantastic!
I enjoyed meeting Dr. Carlson, he explained everything and gave me options. I appreciated his professional opinion and not taking a more aggressive route to performing surgery and trying something else first.
Everything was fantastic regarding my visit. Dr. Carlson knew exactly what the issue was with my wrist and thumb and treated me accordingly.
Great experience with Dr. Carlson. Attentive, professional, and very thorough.
I had a really nice experience with Dr Carlson during the evaluation, surgery, and recovery periods. He is personable and professional and it was nice getting to know him. I also saw Ken Minor PA on a few visits and had a great experience with him as well. Overall, I would absolutely recommend Active Orthopaedics, Dr Carlson, and Ken Minor.
Dr. Carlson was knowledgeable and extremely helpful. After being in pain for three weeks, his diagnosis and bedside manner put my mind at ease. I would highly recommend Dr. Carlson to any patient looking for a comprehensive, thorough treatment plan given with respect and kindness. Thank you!