William E. Carlson, MD
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
William E. Carlson, MD is a co-founder and
managing partner of South Florida Orthopaedics &
Sports Medicine since 1995.
About Dr. Carlson
William E. Carlson, MD is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and Managing Partner of South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Carlson earned his Medical Degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed his Orthopedic Surgical Training
at Wayne State University in Detroit.
Dr. Carlson has focused his orthopaedic practice on shoulder care and treatment, including arthroscopic and shoulder stabilizing procedures. He also performs Total Shoulder Replacement surgery, including new Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement. This is a newer option for patients who have a severe rotator cuff tear, in addition to arthritis. Dr. Carlson is one of a few orthopedic surgeons in our area who perform Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement surgery on a routine basis.
Dr. Carlson has practiced orthopaedic surgery since 1986. He has held several administrative Medical Staff positions at Martin Health Systems, including Member of the Board of Directors, Co-Chairman of the Professional Affairs Committee, and President of the Medical Staff. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Carlson is an Assistant Professor at Florida State University College of Medicine. He has presented clinical research at national meetings and is published in peer-reviewed medical journals. Dr. Carlson has consistently been recognized as one of the top physicians in his field.
Dr. Carlson practices at:
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Stuart Office: 1050 SE Monterey Road, Suite 400, Stuart, FLStuart Office: 1050 SE Monterey Road, Suite 400, Stuart, FL
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Tradition Office: 9401 SW Discovery Way, Port St Lucie, FLTradition Office: 9401 SW Discovery Way, Port St Lucie, FL
Education & Medical Training
- Undergraduate: University of Illinois – Champaign, Illinois, 1977
- Medical Degree: Saint Louis University School of Medicine – Saint Louis, Missouri, 1981
- Internship: Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center – Detroit, Michigan, 1982
- Residency: Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center – Detroit, Michigan, 1986
Society Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Florida Medical Association
- Martin County Medical Society
- Saint Louis University Alumni Association
- Dubourg Society SLU
- White Coat Society SLU
- University of Illinois Alumni
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