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Brian T. Carlsen, M.D.

  1. Hand Surgeon
  2. Plastic Surgeon
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Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Dr. Brian Carlsen, M.D., is a board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with an added qualification in Hand Surgery. He is a consultant in both Orthopedic and Plastic Surgery. He specializes in the spectrum of upper limb and hand surgery including nerve, muscle, tendon and bone problems. He has special expertise in the microvascular reconstruction of the upper and lower extremities (arms and legs) after major trauma, cancer, or other problems. His expertise includes a special interest in patients facing amputation or patients after undergoing amputation in search of improvements including the following:

  • Limb salvage surgery to prevent amputation using advanced microsurgical techniques
  • Optimizing limb function after limb loss through skeletal modifications, soft tissue reconstruction, and procedures to improve control of a prosthesis
  • Advanced nerve pain management, including TMR (targeted muscle reinnervation), RPNI (regenerative peripheral nerve interphase), and other innovative techniques

Dr. Carlsen is committed to helping his patients however possible, including non-surgical treatment. In addition to his surgical qualifications, he is also board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine, expertise that allows for care of the entire patient from a holistic perspective.

Beyond his surgical expertise, Dr. Carlsen is also a leader in research and education, contributing to advancements in reconstructive surgery and mentoring future surgeons.

  1. Arthritis
  2. Broken hand
  3. Broken wrist
  4. Carpal tunnel syndrome
  5. Dupuytren contracture
  6. Hand arthritis
  7. Hand injury
  8. Hand mass
  9. Nerve entrapment
  10. Scaphoid nonunion
  11. Tendinopathy
  12. Thumb arthritis
  13. Trigger finger
  14. Ulnar wrist pain
  15. Wrist pain
  1. Arthroplasty
  2. Arthroscopy
  3. Carpal tunnel surgery
  4. Cosmetic surgery
  5. Finger reattachment
  6. Flap surgery
  7. Flexor tendon repair surgery
  8. Hand fracture treatment
  9. Hand reconstruction
  10. Hand surgery
  11. Peripheral nerve tumor surgery
  12. Reconstructive surgery
  13. Vascularized bone grafting
  14. Wrist arthroscopy
  15. Wrist fracture treatment
  16. Wrist fusion
  17. Wrist replacement
  • Reconstructive microsurgery
  • Hand surgery
  • Arthritis
  • Peripheral nerve surgery
  • Comprehensive hand and microsurgery
  • Compression neuropathy in the hand
  • Extremity surgery (upper and lower)
  • Hand tumors
  • Joint replacements (hand, wrist and elbow)
  • Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Tendon repair and reconstruction in the hand
  • Trigger finger
  • Vascularized composite tissue transplantation (VCA)
  • Wrist, carpal and hand fractures
  • Wrist and hand arthritis
  • Wrist arthroscopy
  1. 2008
    ResidentHand Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2008
    Fellow - Hand and MicrosurgeryMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2007
    Resident - Plastic SurgeryUniversity of California, Los Angeles
  4. 2005
    Resident - General SurgeryUniversity of California, Los Angeles
  5. 2002
    Research Fellowship - Plastic SurgeryUniversity of California, Los Angeles
  6. 1998
    MDMedical College of Wisconsin
  7. 1994
    BSUniversity of Washington
  8. 1991
    ASOlympic College

Certifications

  1. 2011
    Hand SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery
  2. 2009
    Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2019
    Teacher of the Year Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  2. 2015
    John Woods Mayo Clinic Teacher of the Year Award Mayo Clinic Rochester
  3. 2015
    Plastic Surgery Visiting Professor American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  4. 2012
    Surgical Services Rendered to Injured SoldiersUnited for Columbia Foundation
  5. 2011
    Young LeadersAmerican Society for Surgery of the Hand
  6. 2009
    Best Paper PresentationAmerican Association for Hand Surgery
  7. 2007
    Best Research Presentation AwardDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Research Conference, University of California, Los Angeles
  8. 2003
    Wiley F. Barker Vascular Senior Resident Teaching AwardDivision of Vascular Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles
  9. 2002
    Best Research Presentation AwardDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Research Conference, University of California, Los Angeles
  10. 2001
    Outstanding Student Teaching AwardDepartment of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles
  11. 2001
    Synthes Research Grant AwardAmerican Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
  12. 1998
    Gate Pharmaceutical Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Study of SurgeryDepartment of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin
  13. 1997
    Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor SocietyMedical College of Wisconsin
  14. 1997
    Senior Student Representative of the Medical College of WisconsinAmerican College of Surgeons, 1997 Clinical Congress
  15. 1997
    Sigma Xi Award for Best Overall Science Presentation37th Annual National Student Research Forum in Galveston, TX
  16. 1994
    cum laudeUniversity of Washington
  17. 1993
    Golden Key National Honor Society (Top 10% of juniors and seniors)University of Washington
  18. 1991
    High Scholarship Status (Dean's list)University of Washington
  19. 1991
    Honors GraduateOlympic College

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    DiplomateAmerican Board of Lifestyle Medicine
  2. 2014 - present
    Advisor/MentorMayo Medical School, Student Advising and Mentoring
  3. 2014 - present
    LeaderMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  4. 2013 - present
    MentorCareer Advisory Program, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  5. 2012 - 2015
    Curriculum CommitteeASPS/PSF
  6. 2012 - 2015
    Committee MemberResident and Fellows Education Committee, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  7. 2012
    Task Force MemberShuehorn Task Force, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  8. 2012 - present
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Surgery
  9. 2012 - present
    Committee MemberPlastic Surgery Education Committee, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery
  10. 2012 - present
    Quality LeadEnhanced Recovery Pathway After Upper Extremity Surgery
  11. 2012 - present
    MemberPlastic Surgery Research Council
  12. 2012 - present
    Committee MemberAmerican Society for Plastic Surgery Curriculum Development
  13. 2011
    ParticipantYoung Leaders Program, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  14. 2011 - 2014
    Committee MemberLending a Hand Committee, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  15. 2011 - 2012
    Clinical Practice ChairDivision of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery
  16. 2011 - present
    MemberPlastic Surgery Operations Group, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery
  17. 2011 - present
    MemberMortality Operation Review Team
  18. 2011 - present
    MemberSurgery Peer Review Research Committee, Department of Surgery
  19. 2011 - present
    DirectorUpper Limb Loss Clinic - Advance Arm Dynamics, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery
  20. 2010 - 2013
    Committee MemberAnnual Meeting Scientific Displays Committee, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  21. 2010 - 2012
    LiaisonLiaison for Quality Subcommittee, Department of Surgery
  22. 2010 - present
    Associate DirectorDivision of Hand Allotransplantation Program, Department of Surgery
  23. 2010 - present
    Committee MemberMayo Hand Fellows
  24. 2009 - present
    Co-DirectorHand Fellow Flap Course, Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Surgery
  25. 2008 - present
    Committee MemberFrancis 6C Service Initiative
  26. 2008 - present
    Committee MemberHand Surgery Education Council
  27. 2008 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  28. 2007 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for Hand Surgery
  29. 2006 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Surgery of the Hand
  30. 2005 - present
    MemberLongmire Surgical Society
  31. 2005 - present
    MemberLos Angeles Surgical Society
  32. 2000 - 2008
    Associate FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  33. 1997 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  34. 1993 - present
    MemberGolden Key International Honour Society

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Research activities

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