On average, patients gave Dr. Carlson a rating of 4.0 stars out of 5. These areas are among his clinical interests: minimally invasive surgery, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and spine surgery procedures. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HealthSmart, and Coventry. He is a graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Carlson's residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He has received the following distinction: Southern California Super Doctors. Dr. Carlson's hospital/clinic affiliations include St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group, St. Joseph Hospital Affiliated Physicians (SJHAP), and St. Joseph Hospital (Orange, CA).