He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. His clinical interests include knee problems, foot problems, and shoulder problems. Dr. Karlson honors Medicaid and Medicare insurance. He attended medical school at Brown University, Alpert Medical School. He completed his residency training at Harvard Orthopaedic Combined Residency Program, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Karlson has received professional recognition including the following: Boston Super Doctors. He offers interpreting services for his patients. He is professionally affiliated with New England Baptist Hospital (NEBH) and Mount Auburn Hospital. Dr. Karlson is accepting new patients.