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Nels L. Carlson, M.D.

Accepting new patients

  • Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Orthopaedics and rehabilitation

Clinical focus

  • Electromyography
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Spine
  • Sports Medicine

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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About me

I am a board-certified doctor in physical medicine and rehabilitation. I specialize in:

My approach focuses on helping patients recover and improve their function through comprehensive, non-surgical treatment options tailored to their individual needs.

My clinical focus centers on providing conservative care for spine conditions and sports-related injuries. I use advanced electrodiagnostic techniques, including electromyography (EMG), to evaluate nerve function and pinpoint the source of pain or weakness. This helps me create targeted treatment strategies that address the root cause of your symptoms rather than just managing them.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1992, Oregon Health & Science University

  • Residency

    • Harvard Medical School-Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston

  • Fellowship

    • Neurophysiology-Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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