Highlights
- Board Certified
Biography
Dr. Chad Carlson comes to Stadia Sports Medicine from Champaign, Illinois, where he worked for both Carle Clinic Association and the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. At Illinois, he functione… Read more ›
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Dr. Carlson has been a great and trusted resource for our family for years. He and his staff are all very thorough and thoughtful and he provides the most up to date treatments. He is a leader in the industry and still able to maintain his level of personal care. His whole team takes the right amount of time for both treatm…
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
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| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Bachelors Degree | B.S. | 1990 |
| University of Nebraska College of Medicine | Doctorate | M.D. | 1994 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
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| Residency - University Of Michigan Health System | Family Medicine | 1997 |
| Fellowship - Ball State University/Central Indiana Orthopedics | Sports Medicine | 1999 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
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| Family Medicine Sub-Specialty: Sports Medicine | Family Medicine | Not Specified |
Experience & Accolades
| Role | Organization | Time |
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| Professional Member | American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine | 2011 - Present |
| Professional Member | Iowa Medical Society | 2006 - Present |
| Professional Member | American College of Sports Medicine | 1997 - Present |
| Professional Member | American Medical Society for Sports Medicine | 1997 - Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Elected to Board of Directors | AMSSM | 2009-13 |
Practice & Hospital Affiliations
- Alegent Health Mercy Hospital
Council Bluffs, Iowa - 51503
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
EnglishMedical Specialties
- Family Medicine Physician - Sub-Specialty: Sports Medicine
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Carlson specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
Number of Reviews: 21
Most Recent Review: 09/04/2020
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Clint E.
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September 04, 2020
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- Average Wait Time 6 to 10 minutes
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“A great provider!”
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J. H.
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January 22, 2020
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- Average Wait Time Less than 5 minutes
“Good knowledgeable doctor”
Dr. Carlson is very attentive and patient. He considers each patient as a whole person, remembering who they are and what is important to them. We trust his judgement and appreciate everything he has done for us.
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January 22, 2020
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“saw Dr. Carlson for pain in my left foot”
Great experience w/ Dr. Carlson - willing to clearly explain the issue and provide options on the next steps to take.
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John A.
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January 21, 2020
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“Great”
Everything went well. Daughters ankle already improved on strength
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David F.
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August 30, 2019
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“Too good to be true, except it is true”
Outstanding client relationship. Professional staff that cares and willing to get things done for you regarding paperwork. They explain treatments and examines, what they are doing as they are doing it and why. I was sent by the VA and this is hands down the best experience I've had with medical care regarding my injuries. This place is too good to be true, except that it is.
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January 23, 2020
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“Doesn't rush through appointments”
I like that Dr. Carlson is "present" when he is with me and takes time to review and explain
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January 22, 2020
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“Looking for help with long-time shoulder and neck pain”
After having issues sleeping for a long time, I went to see Dr. Carlson. He was able to rule out various issues and put me on a plan to see if things would improve. He also sent me home with home exercises first, to see if that would remedy the issue, before going down the more expensive PT route. I appreciated this approach to looking for the simple solutions first.
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January 21, 2020
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“Love the whole crew!”
Been going here for awhile and keep coming back, not only for access to Dr. Carlson, but his team - Gaby, Derek (PT) and front desk! They make me feel welcome, are easy to communicate and schedule with.
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Andy F.
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October 10, 2019
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“Profession, personal, complete.”
This was a positive experience from the time we arrived!
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S. G.
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August 26, 2019
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“great experience and very beneficial”
i feel that every thing that has been
done is very helpful. Everyone listens, answers my questions, and addresses issues.
Locations
Affiliated Practices
Stadia Sports Medicine
6000 University Ave Suite 250West Des Moines, IA 50266
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- Cardiopulmonary Testing for Diagnosis of Exercise
- Carpal tunnel injection
- Compartment Pressure Testing
- Concussion Evaluation and Management
- Dextrose Prolotherapy
- Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Exercise Testing for Lactate Threshold and VO2max Assessment
- Physical Therapy
- Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment (PRP)
- TENEX Tenotomy
- Tarsal Tunnel Injection
- Tenex Tenotomy For Plantar Fasciitis And Achilles Tendonitis
- Trigger Finger
- Ultrasound Guided Procedures: Joint Injection, Nerve Block, Tendon Injection, Cyst Aspiration
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- As needed
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Chad Thomas Carlson, MD accepts the following payment methods:- Discover
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Cash
More info: We accept Cash; Visa; Discover; Mastercard and American Express.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: No
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
We accept the following insurances, please call the office to verify.
Aetna; Cigna; Coventry; Midlands Choice; Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Private Health Care Service (PHCS); Health Alliance; Health Partners Open Access; Humana Medicare Advantage; Interplan; Medicare; Medicaid (physician services only); Tricare; United Health Care; UMR.
Comment - “ A great provider! ”
Dr. Carlson has been a great and trusted resource for our family for years. He and his staff are all very thorough and thoughtful and he provides the most up to date treatments. He is a leader in the industry and still able to maintain his level of personal care. His whole team takes the right amount of time for both treatment and explanation of our rehabilitation needs as well as insurance. I highly recommend Stadia Sports Medicine.