Gregory Carlson, MD

Dr. Carlson and his staff are excellent..very professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and friendly. Great beside manner! He performs diagnostic testing required to determine an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. He follows up to ensure his treatment plans are working. It is easy to schedule appointments and I can get in to see him in a reasonable period of time. I have every confidence in him and would definitely recommend him. Also, he has an in-house pain management department which is very convenient and provides good and effective service.

After suffering a painful back issue, I was recommended to Dr Carlson. He is a very busy physician but I was offered an appt with him within a short time after my injury. He is very personable and recommended several tests to see what was going on. I met with him once the results were in and he offered recommendations for me as well as a referral to a specific doctor for further evaluation and treatment for an issue his specialty does not handle. Overall if I need orthopedic care in the future, Dr Carlson would be my choice.

Dr. Carlson and his staff have all been very caring and astute. I have had multiple back issues through out my life. The restore Center has been a place of refuge for someone like me. Its an all in one facility that is able to handle all of my needs in one place. Dr. Carlson listens before he speaks. He is thoughtful and cares deeply in any concerns and questions you may have. I recommend Restore and Dr. Carlson and staff.

I was referred to Dr. Carlson by a Neurosurgeon in the Riverside area . It was a pleasure to meet Dr. Carlson. He was very professional and showed empathy and respect as well. He answered all my questions while showing me all imaging and test results. Dr. Carlson also explained my options and the potential outcomes both the positive, and any possible complications or risks involved. These aligned with another surgeons opinion I had consulted with. My wife Laura was also with me and felt confident as well after meeting with Dr. Carlson. The surgery was done in two parts and I remained in the hospital several days as needed. I was then released to continue healing at home . A physical therapist came to my home to help and monitor my progress during this initial part of my recovery. After about a month, I went in for my first post -op appointment and was looking and fe ccreling better. My scans showed excellent alignment and I also started bone stimulation therapy 4 hrs a day. My second post op appointment was at about 3.5 months out. I am walking a mile at least every day with almost no scar (especially considering the extent of this surgery). Currently, I am still wearing my brace and undergoing bone growth therapy daily as instructed. Dr.Carlson and Staff at Restore Orthopedics and Spine Center have been fantastic and caring. I know that complete recovery will take time, I still have tenderness and some pain as I continue healing from such an intensive surgery, but every day is getting better and all previous pain is gone. I have no reservations in recommending Dr.Carlson to anyone. Thank you Dr. Carlson and Staff ! Best Regards, Gary Jones Update: 3-5-22 I just went in for my 8 month check up and I am doing great! I am much more active with pain only in the late afternoon after an active day. I am watching how I lift and bend and twist, but my balance and strength are definitely coming back. I am still working on my range of motion which is probably the most challenging, but I am seeing progress. Many thanks again to Dr. Carlson, Dr.Scott and all the staff at "restore" Orthopedics and Spine Center. My next review will be at the one year meeting. Gary Jones👍