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Dr. Michelle Carlson, MD

Dr. Michelle Carlson, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Michelle Carlson, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in West Palm Beach, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1987. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stony Brook University Hospital and Morristown Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

300 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Make an Appointment

(561) 657-4630

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Carlson is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for hand surgery.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Carlson specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Carlson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carlson

4.3

28 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
79%
79%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
18%
18%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
June Murphy – Mar 04, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Leslie C Cohen – Jan 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 27, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Livid – Jun 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
New York, NY – Jan 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michelle Carlson, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in West Palm Beach, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1987. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as...read more

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Hospital Spec Surg

    Fellowship Hospital

  • New York Presbyterian-weill Cornell Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Ny Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • Hospital For Special Surgery

    Residency Hospital, 1993

  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office300 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33401
1
Michelle Gerwin Carlson M.D. P.C.523 E 72nd St Rm 4-408 New York, NY 10021
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    535 E 70th St
    New York, NY 10021
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    24% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Nantucket Cottage Hospital

    57 Prospect St
    Nantucket, MA 02554

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Morristown Medical Center

    100 Madison Ave
    Morristown, NJ 07960
    Recipient of 55
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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