Dr. Chad Carlson, MD
Dr. Chad Carlson, MD is a sports medicine specialist in West Des Moines, IA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Clarinda Regional Health Center and Clarke County Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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6000 University Ave Ste 250 West Des Moines, IA 50266Make an Appointment
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Carlson specializes in the areas of Family Practice & Sports Medicine. • See board certifications
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carlson
4.7
| 5 Star | 85% | 85% |
| 4 Star | 11% | 11% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
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| 1 Star | 4% | 4% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Carlson to family and friends is 4.740741 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
Our practice is rooted firmly on the principle that Sports Medicine is a board-certified physician subspecialty where proper evaluation and diagnosis can occur, and not simply physical therapy redefined. We believe that Sports Medicine is best...read morebiography
Dr. Chad Carlson comes to Stadia Sports Medicine from Champaign, Illinois, where he worked for both Carle Clinic Association and the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. At Illinois, he functioned as one of the team physicians for the...read moreSports Medicine
Pain Medicine
Sports Medicine Pain Management
Sports Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Pediatric Sports Medicine
Family Medicine
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Physical Therapy
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Ball Memorial Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1999Ball State University/central Indiana Orthopedics
Fellowship Hospital, 1999University Of Michigan Health System
Internship Hospital, 1997University Of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1994University Of Nebraska
Undergraduate School, 1990
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The Natural History and Management of Hamstring Injuries. Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, 2008
Resolution of Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome With a Unique Physical Therapy Approach: A Case Report. In Press
Spondylolysis and the Athlete. Athletic Therapy Today, 2007
Axial back pain in the athlete: pathophysiology and approach to rehabilitation. Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, 2009
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- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
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89%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home - View all patient feedback
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home80%Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 105% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
93%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
87%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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