MEET THE ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS 
IN OUR PRACTICE

Providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment of orthopedic conditions for patients of all ages.

Our orthopedists are involved in many aspects of health care, and work with other health care teams to provide the best care in the communities we serve. Time is devoted to diagnosis and treatment of patients in clinical and surgical settings. Our orthopedists are on call for emergencies, treating trauma or accident victims and serving as consultants to other physicians.  In addition, they serve as instructors for medical residents and devote time to studying and participating in current research.

INTERESTS:

• Spending time with family, Hunting & Fishing

FOR MORE INFORMATION

David C. Carlson, M.D.

DESCRIPTION OF ORTHOPEDIC  PRACTICE:

General orthopedic surgeon with special interests in:

• Total joint arthoplasty

• Knee injuries

• Spine

• Sports Medicine

• Shoulder

EDUCATION & DEGREES:

• College:  University of Northern Colorado

• Medical School: University of South Dakota

• Internship:  University of South Dakota

• Orthopedic Residency:  University of Minnesota

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

•  MN Orthopedic Society

•  Twin City Orthopedic Society

•  American College of Sports Medicine

INTERESTS:

• Spending time with family, camping/outdoors, lake sports, running/recreational sports.

Jennifer R. Larson, PA-C

DESCRIPTION OF ORTHOPEDIC PRACTICE:

General orthopedic medicine with special interests in:

• Sports Medicine

• Total joint arthoplasty

• Knee injuries

Jennifer also maintains a general practice by working in the  Emergency department/urgent care setting.

EDUCATION & DEGREES:

• College:  University of Michigan

• PA School:  Augsburg College

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• Minnesota Association of Physician Assistants

• American Association of Physician Assistants