Summary

Dr. Michelle Carlson is an orthopedic surgeon at HSS specializing in treating sports-related hand, wrist, and upper extremity injuries, hand and wrist fractures, arthritis, and neurologic conditions. She has been in practice for more than 25 years at Hospital for Special Surgery, where she also completed her internship, residency, and fellowship after graduating from Cornell Medical School as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Dr. Carlson is the official second opinion physician for the NBA as well as consultant hand surgeon for several professional sports teams, including the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Mets. She has served on the Board of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand for six years and served as Treasurer from 2014-2017. Throughout her career, Dr. Carlson has won many prestigious awards, including the ASSH Julian Brewer Award, Jacqueline Perry Research Award, Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society/Zimmer Research Grant, the Lewis Clark Wagner Research Award, the T. Campbell Thompson Prize, and the Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation. She has authored more than 200 papers and book chapters and presented at more than 300 national and international meetings. She is currently a Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College.
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Office Locations

Dr. Michelle Carlson has 2 locations

HSS - East River Professional Building

523 E 72nd St Fl 4New York, NY 10021

HSS Florida - West Palm Beach

300 Palm Beach Lakes BlvdWest Palm Beach, FL 33401

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 39 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Hospital For Special Surgery
  • 10 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michelle Carlson

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • GEHA
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Priority Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michelle Carlson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michelle Carlson has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Trigger Finger Disorder
  • Wrist Injury

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Dr. Michelle Carlson holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Florida and New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Hospital For Special Surgery.

Medical School

Graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Carlson's NPI number is 1891884417.

Other Providers at Hospital For Special Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Michelle Carlson affiliated with?
Dr. Michelle Carlson is affiliated with Gracie Square Hospital, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Saint Marys Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, and Hca Florida Jfk North Hospital.
Where is Dr. Michelle Carlson's office located?
Dr. Michelle Carlson's office is located at 523 E 72nd St Fl 4, New York, NY, 10021.
What languages does Dr. Michelle Carlson speak?
Dr. Michelle Carlson speaks English and Spanish.
Does Dr. Michelle Carlson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Michelle Carlson accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michelle Carlson?
You can find contact information for Dr. Michelle Carlson here on Vitals.

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