Ryan R. Karlstad, MD

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Ryan R. Karlstad, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in injuries and conditions of the hand, wrist, and upper extremity. He is one of only a few dozen orthopedic surgeons in the country who holds subspecialty certificates in both hand surgery and sports medicine. Upon completion of an orthopedic surgery residency, Dr. Karlstad received fellowship training in hand and microvascular surgery. Procedures Dr. Karlstad specializes in include endoscopic and open carpal tunnel release; fixation of finger, wrist, and elbow fractures; nerve and tendon repair; arthroscopic and open treatment of finger; wrist and elbow arthriti;, surgical and minimally invasive treatment of Dupuytren’s disease; and ligament reconstruction (including Tommy Johns surgery) at the elbow. Insurance reminder: individual plans may vary, and it is the patient’s responsibility to confirm that their provider is in-network.



Associations:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Orthopedic Alumni Association

Languages:
English