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 ›
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…
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Bachelors Degree | B.S. | 1990 |
| University of Nebraska College of Medicine | Doctorate | M.D. | 1994 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - University Of Michigan Health System | Family Medicine | 1997 |
| Fellowship - Ball State University/Central Indiana Orthopedics | Sports Medicine | 1999 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Sub-Specialty: Sports Medicine | Family Medicine | Not Specified |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Carlson specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
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.
More info: We accept Cash; Visa; Discover; Mastercard and American Express.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: No
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
“A great provider!”
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
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.
“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.
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
Great experience w/ Dr. Carlson - willing to clearly explain the issue and provide options on the next steps to take.
“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.
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
Everything went well. Daughters ankle already improved on strength
“Great”
Everything went well. Daughters ankle already improved on strength
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
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.
“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.
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
Really seemed interested in finding the problem and solving it
“Comfortable”
Really seemed interested in finding the problem and solving it
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
Dr. Carlson takes the time to explain the process and my options. I appreciate the time he takes to make sure I understand the diagnosis and my treatment options. I've recommended many friends and family and they all report the same great treatment from Dr Carlson and the staff at Stadia.
“Always what I need”
Dr. Carlson takes the time to explain the process and my options. I appreciate the time he takes to make sure I understand the diagnosis and my treatment options. I've recommended many friends and family and they all report the same great treatment from Dr Carlson and the staff at Stadia.
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
Excellent experience, he's friendly, detailed a nice guy!
“Chad was just terrific. He explained in great detail how the hand and fingers work and what he was going to do in injecting my hand.”
Excellent experience, he's friendly, detailed a nice guy!
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
Dr. Chad Carlson was very knowledgeble and understanding of symptoms/conditions of discomfort/painful body parts
“Review of medical experience with Dr. Chad Carlson”
Dr. Chad Carlson was very knowledgeble and understanding of symptoms/conditions of discomfort/painful body parts
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
I can always count on Dr. Carlson to do a complete examination and listen to my concerns. I have gone to Dr. Carlson and Stadia Clinic for years with knee issues. His diagnosis and treatment programs have kept me surgery free for years. The thoroughness, empathy and expertise at Stadia Clinic is top in Des Moines!
“Expertise, empathy and action plan !”
I can always count on Dr. Carlson to do a complete examination and listen to my concerns. I have gone to Dr. Carlson and Stadia Clinic for years with knee issues. His diagnosis and treatment programs have kept me surgery free for years. The thoroughness, empathy and expertise at Stadia Clinic is top in Des Moines!
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
l felt my care and their communication with me was very good. My questions always answered and I didn't feel hurried. The big test is if I'm improving and I am!
“great care”
l felt my care and their communication with me was very good. My questions always answered and I didn't feel hurried. The big test is if I'm improving and I am!
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
I like that Dr. Carlson is "present" when he is with me and takes time to review and explain
“Doesn't rush through appointments”
I like that Dr. Carlson is "present" when he is with me and takes time to review and explain
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
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.
“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.
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
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.
“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.
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
This was a positive experience from the time we arrived!
“Profession, personal, complete.”
This was a positive experience from the time we arrived!
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
i feel that every thing that has been done is very helpful. Everyone listens, answers my questions, and addresses issues.
“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.
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
Very happy and pleased!
“Great care”
Very happy and pleased!
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
Multiple members of my family have used Stadia and Dr. Carlson. My youngest daughter spend 2 years with foot pain before coming here where Dr. Carlson found a neuroma that needed to be removed. Other doctors seem to want to take the easy path. Dr. Carlson takes the time to actually find the root problem and get it fixed.
“best I've found”
Multiple members of my family have used Stadia and Dr. Carlson. My youngest daughter spend 2 years with foot pain before coming here where Dr. Carlson found a neuroma that needed to be removed. Other doctors seem to want to take the easy path. Dr. Carlson takes the time to actually find the root problem and get it fixed.
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
Dr. Carlson and his staff are always very professional! They take the time to listen. The care is above and beyond! They are like family and they treat you as member of it.
“Awesome”
Dr. Carlson and his staff are always very professional! They take the time to listen. The care is above and beyond! They are like family and they treat you as member of it.
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
Every touch was thoughtful and helpful. Extraordinary attention. Thank you.
“outstanding”
Every touch was thoughtful and helpful. Extraordinary attention. Thank you.
Stadia Sports Medicine - 6000 University Ave Suite 250
In the the past 10 years of seeing Dr.Carlson for various medical concerns, i have always felt his medical knowledge to be extremely high and the treatments to be beneficial. he has always shown concern and willingness to take the needed time with me to show the support needed. I would refer anyone to see Dr. Carlson as he is an excellent doctor.
“dr. carlson and all staff very professioal and show sincere concern.”
In the the past 10 years of seeing Dr.Carlson for various medical concerns, i have always felt his medical knowledge to be extremely high and the treatments to be beneficial. he has always shown concern and willingness to take the needed time with me to show the support needed. I would refer anyone to see Dr. Carlson as he is an excellent doctor.
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.