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Dr. James Karlson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.7 (34)
Map Pin Small Cambridge, MA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Karlson, MD

Dr. James Karlson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Cambridge, MA. Dr. Karlson, completed a fellowship at New England Baptist. Dr. Karlson, completed a residency at Harvard. Patients rated Dr. Karlson an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Karlson works at Practice in Cambridge, MA with other offices in Brighton, MA and Chestnut Hill, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Karlson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Pro Sports Orthopedics Inc.
    300 Mount Auburn St Ste 505, Cambridge, MA 02138 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 491-6766
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  2. 2
    Harvard University Health Services Pharmacy
    75 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 496-8700
  3. 3
    Associates in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Inc.
    20 Guest St Ste 225, Brighton, MA 02135 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 491-6766
  4. 4
    New England Orthopaedic & Spine Surgery LLC
    830 Boylston St Ste 211, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 734-2450

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Lawrence General Hospital
  • Mount Auburn Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Treatment frequency



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Internal Derangement of Knee Chevron Icon
Miner's Knee Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Knee Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder Chevron Icon
Patellar Chondromalacia Chevron Icon
Arthrocentesis Chevron Icon
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate Chevron Icon
Ankle Fracture Chevron Icon
Back Pain Chevron Icon
Baker’s Cyst Chevron Icon
Broken Arm Chevron Icon
Bursitis Chevron Icon
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Chondrocalcinosis Chevron Icon
Chondromalacia Chevron Icon
Clavicle Fracture Chevron Icon
Femoral Neck Fracture Chevron Icon
Femur Fracture Chevron Icon
Fibular Fracture Chevron Icon
Glenoid Labrum Tear Chevron Icon
Hip Fracture Chevron Icon
Humerus Fracture Chevron Icon
Knee Fracture Chevron Icon
Knee Ligament Tears Chevron Icon
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle) Chevron Icon
Limb Pain Chevron Icon
Low Back Pain Chevron Icon
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Chevron Icon
Meniscus Tear Chevron Icon
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Hip Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Spine Chevron Icon
Patellar Fracture Chevron Icon
Rotator Cuff Tear Chevron Icon
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis Chevron Icon
Shoulder Fracture Chevron Icon
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Chevron Icon
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis Chevron Icon
Spinal Stenosis Chevron Icon
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication Chevron Icon
Tibial Fracture Chevron Icon
Hip Replacement Chevron Icon
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open Chevron Icon
Rotator Cuff Surgery Chevron Icon
Shoulder Arthroscopy Chevron Icon
Achilles Tendinitis Chevron Icon
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder Chevron Icon
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture Chevron Icon
Ankle Sprains and Strains Chevron Icon
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear Chevron Icon
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear Chevron Icon
Ataxia Chevron Icon
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Avascular Necrosis Chevron Icon
Bunion Chevron Icon
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Bursitis of Hip Chevron Icon
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak) Chevron Icon
Cervical Radiculopathy Chevron Icon
Chronic Neck Pain Chevron Icon
Chronic Pelvic Pain Chevron Icon
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Chevron Icon
Complications of Joint Prosthesis Chevron Icon
Degenerative Disc Disease Chevron Icon
Difficulty With Walking Chevron Icon
Elbow Sprain Chevron Icon
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis) Chevron Icon
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee) Chevron Icon
Foot Fracture Chevron Icon
Foot Sprain Chevron Icon
Gait Abnormality Chevron Icon
Ganglion Cyst Chevron Icon
Genu Varum Chevron Icon
Gout Chevron Icon
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Hammer Toe Chevron Icon
Heel Spur Chevron Icon
Herniated Disc Chevron Icon
Hip Pointer Chevron Icon
Hip Sprain Chevron Icon
Hip Tendinitis Chevron Icon
Intervertebral Disc Disease Chevron Icon
Knee Dislocation Chevron Icon
Knee Sprain Chevron Icon
Knee Tendinitis Chevron Icon
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow) Chevron Icon
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain Chevron Icon
Lateral Epicondylitis Chevron Icon
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip) Chevron Icon
Lumbar Radiculopathy Chevron Icon
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy Chevron Icon
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain Chevron Icon
Medial Epicondylitis Chevron Icon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Ankle Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Elbow Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Foot Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Hand Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh Chevron Icon
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Chevron Icon
Osteopenia Chevron Icon
Patellar Dislocation Chevron Icon
Patellar Tendonitis Chevron Icon
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) Chevron Icon
Pelvic Fracture Chevron Icon
Piriformis Syndrome Chevron Icon
Pyogenic Arthritis Chevron Icon
Radiculopathy Chevron Icon
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation Chevron Icon
Rheumatoid Arthritis Chevron Icon
Rib Fracture Chevron Icon
Runner's Knee Chevron Icon
Rupture of Achilles Tendon Chevron Icon
Scapular Fracture Chevron Icon
Sciatica Chevron Icon
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement) Chevron Icon
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Shoulder Dislocation Chevron Icon
Shoulder Osteophyte Chevron Icon
Spine Deformities Chevron Icon
Spondylolisthesis Chevron Icon
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear) Chevron Icon
Systemic Chondromalacia Chevron Icon
Tenosynovitis Chevron Icon
Tibia and Fibula Fractures Chevron Icon
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture Chevron Icon
Wrist Fracture Chevron Icon
Wrist Sprain or Strain Chevron Icon
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair Chevron Icon
ACL Surgery Chevron Icon
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Elbow Tenotomy Chevron Icon
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum Chevron Icon
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open Chevron Icon
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open Chevron Icon
Herniated Disc Surgery Chevron Icon
Hip Dislocation Chevron Icon
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed Chevron Icon
Hip Replacement Revision Chevron Icon
Joint Drainage Chevron Icon
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed Chevron Icon
Meniscus Surgery Chevron Icon
Musculoskeletal Function Test Chevron Icon
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection Chevron Icon
Partial Hip Replacement Chevron Icon
Peripheral Nerve Block Chevron Icon
Quadriceps Tendon Repair Chevron Icon
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone Chevron Icon
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment Chevron Icon
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Shoulder Fracture Treatment Chevron Icon
Somatic Nerve Block Chevron Icon
Spinal Fusion Chevron Icon
Synovial Biopsy Chevron Icon
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    4.7
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    Based on 34 ratings
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    About Dr. James Karlson, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1114915261
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • New England Baptist
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Harvard
    Residency
    Internship
    • New England Deaconess
    Internship

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    Dr. James Karlson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Karlson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Karlson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Karlson has seen patients for Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Karlson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    34 patients have reviewed Dr. Karlson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Karlson.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Karlson, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Karlson appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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