Christopher Carlson, MD

Patient care philosophy:  " An active body is a healthy one. I believe in building a partnership between patient and physician that combines a balanced, active lifestyle with thoughtful medical intervention to improve health, strength and performance."

Personal:   Dr. Carlson grew up in Arizona and moved to Colorado in 2003. His interests include music, food, hiking with his wife and dogs, skiing, running, and reading.

Additional Qualifications:   Dr. Carlson is a Board-certified specialist in Sports Medicine. He previously served as a Team Physician for the University of Colorado Buffaloes and the University of Denver Pioneers. He is currently a medical consultant for USA Wrestling. Special interests include youth sports, ski injuries, concussion management, and overuse injuries.

B.A. in Philosophy & B.S. in Microbiology : 1999
Northern Arizona University – Flagstaff, AZ
Doctorate of Medicine : 2003
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, AZ

Family Medicine Residency : 2006
Poudre Valley Hospital – Fort Collins, CO  

Primary Care Sports Medicine : 2007
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center – Denver, CO

NCQA Diabetes Recognition Program : 2011-2014
NCQA PPC-Patient Centered Medical Home, Level 3 : 2011-2014

American Board of Family Medicine - 2006 Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine - 2007