Ryan R. Karlstad, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in injuries and conditions of the hand, wrist, and upper extremity. He is one of only a few dozen orthopedic surgeons in the country who holds subspecialty certificates in both hand surgery and sports medicine. Upon completion of an orthopedic surgery residency, Dr. Karlstad received fellowship training in hand and microvascular surgery. Procedures Dr. Karlstad specializes in include endoscopic and open carpal tunnel release; fixation of finger, wrist, and elbow fractures; nerve and tendon repair; arthroscopic and open treatment of finger; wrist and elbow arthriti;, surgical and minimally invasive treatment of Dupuytren’s disease; and ligament reconstruction (including Tommy Johns surgery) at the elbow. Insurance reminder: individual plans may vary, and it is the patient’s responsibility to confirm that their provider is in-network.
CertificationBoard Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Subspecialty Certification in Surgery of the Hand, Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Insurances AcceptedBlue Cross Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield, HealthPartners, Health Partners, Medica, PreferredOne, America’s PPO, Americas PPO HealthEZ, UnitedHealth Care, United Health Care, United HealthCare, Cigna, Aetna, Medicare, Medicaid, SEE BIO FOR DISCLAIMER
DegreesMedical Doctor
Admitting HospitalsHigh Pointe Surgery Center, Lakeview Hospital, River Falls Area Medical Center
ServicesRyan Karlstad provides surgery in Vadnais Heights, MN. The most common types of surgeons are: General, Cardiovascular, Otolaryngology, Neurological, Reconstructive, Neonatal and Orthopedic.
Please call TCO Vadnais Heights at (651) 439-8807 to schedule an appointment in Vadnais Heights, MN or to get more information.Additional ServicesDoctor, Pediatrician