Get back to
what moves you.
Shoulder, knee, and hip care with Michael Carlson, MD. For better sleep, easier workdays, and the activities you want to get back to.
Start with an evaluation and a conversation about your non-surgical and surgical options.
Appointments begin November 1, 2026. Call to plan ahead.
We work with most insurance companies. Confirm your plan.
Let’s get you moving again.
Start with the area that’s holding you back. We’ll help you understand the next step.
Shoulder care
Pain reaching overhead, lifting, or sleeping on your side.
Rotator cuff injuries · Shoulder instability & labral tearsExplore shoulder care 02 / SPECIALTYKnee care
Injuries, stiffness, or pain that gets in the way of your day.
ACL & ligament injuries · Meniscus tearsExplore knee care 03 / SPECIALTYHip care
Hip or groin pain that keeps you from moving comfortably.
Hip labral tears · Hip impingement (FAI)Explore hip careCare for the way you live.
You don’t have to be an athlete. Whether pain interrupts a walk, a workday, time with family, or a favorite sport, your goals belong in the conversation.
Where does
it hurt?
Select a joint to explore common concerns and discover how we can help.
Shoulder care
Pain reaching overhead, lifting, or sleeping on your side.
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Shoulder instability & labral tears
- Overuse pain & tendon problems
A guide to care, not a diagnosis. Your symptoms deserve a personal evaluation.
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MICHAEL CARLSON, MDExpertise you can trust.
Care that listens.
Meet Michael Carlson, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 14 years of experience and fellowship training in sports medicine. His focus is helping you understand your condition and find a path forward that fits your life.
At Ridgeline, the conversation starts with you: what hurts, what matters, and what you want to get back to.
- Board certified in orthopedic surgery
- Subspecialty certification in sports medicine
- Shoulder, knee & hip arthroscopy
- Dr. Carlson speaks English & Spanish
What patients say
about Dr. Carlson.
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These reviews reflect care with Dr. Carlson before the opening of Ridgeline Orthopedic Specialists.
Good care starts
with understanding.
You don’t need to know your diagnosis before you call. That’s what we’re here to help with.
We listen.
Tell us how your symptoms affect your day and the activities you want to return to.
We make a plan.
Talk through the findings, treatment options, expected benefits, and tradeoffs. Bring the questions that matter to you.
We move forward.
Your treatment and recovery plan is built around your condition, progress, and goals.
Rooted in Utah Valley.
Please confirm your appointment location with our team when you call.
Let’s talk about
getting you back.
Appointments begin November 1, 2026. Call about scheduling, insurance, or continuing your care with Dr. Carlson.