Hans L Carlson MD

Hans L. Carlson, MD, is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), where he serves as an Associate Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation in the OHSU School of Medicine. He is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and provides comprehensive, non-surgical care focused on restoring function, reducing pain, and helping patients return to the activities that matter most. Dr. Carlson’s clinical interests include sports medicine, conservative spine care, and electrodiagnostic evaluation such as EMG and nerve conduction studies. He works with patients experiencing sports-related injuries, neck and back pain, nerve and muscle conditions, and other musculoskeletal problems, emphasizing accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment plans that may include rehabilitation strategies and coordinated multidisciplinary care. His training includes earning his medical degree at OHSU, completing residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, and pursuing advanced fellowship training in sports medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Through his academic and clinical roles, Dr. Carlson supports evidence-based rehabilitation care and the education of future clinicians.