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Andrew Carlson, MD, Neurosurgery, Albuquerque, NM, University of New Mexico Hospitals

AndrewPhillipCarlsonMD

Neurosurgery Albuquerque, NM

Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Interventional Neuroradiology, Skull Base

Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Director of Research

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Summary

  • Dr. Carlson is a board certified neurosurgeon specializing in cerebrovascular, endovascular, and complex cranial neurosurgery. He is a native of New Mexico and a graduate of the University of New Mexico Medical School and Neurosurgery residency. Clinically, Dr. Carlson has brought many innovative and cutting edge treatments for stroke, aneurysms, brain tumors, and other complex conditions to New Mexico that previously were only available out of the state. These include procedures such as minimally invasive treatments for brain aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations, new approaches to brain tumors including endonasal surgery, brain bypass surgery, and treatment of facial pain (trigeminal neuralgia). Dr. Carlson is also heavily involved in clinical research related to brain physiology and mechanisms of stroke after trauma, aneurysm rupture, and other life threatening conditions. He has involved UNM in several high profile international trials, giving patients at UNM access to some of the newest approaches to try to improve recovery from severe brain injuries and strokes. Most recently he was the principal investigator (PI) on two grants (Minimally Invasive ECog Monitoring Devices and Targeting spreading depolarization and neurological deficits in chronic subdural hematoma with a combined total over $1.4 million dollars). He has over 60 peer reviewed publications, has authored chapters for several prominent textbooks, and has previously received NIH grant funding to conduct research projects. He was recently elected to the editorial board for the Journal of Neurosurgery, the most highly respected journal in the field of neurosurgery. He is married to Lissa and has three amazing daughters: Laila, Addie, and Ivy Sue. They love traveling around New Mexico, hiking, rock hounding, and skiing.

Education & Training

  • University of South Florida Morsani
    University of South Florida MorsaniFellowship, Cerebrovascular & Skull Base Surgery, 2012 - 2013
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoFellowship, Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology, 2011 - 2012
  • Drexel
    DrexelMS in Clinical Research, Top Academic Achiever, 2010 - 2011
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    University of New Mexico School of MedicineResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2006 - 2011
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    University of New Mexico School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 2005 - 2006
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    University of New Mexico School of MedicineClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2011 - 2017
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2012 - 2014
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Traveling Fellowship in Cerebrovascular CV section and NREF, 2018

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • 2020 Research News Year-in-Review
    2020 Research News Year-in-ReviewJanuary 3rd, 2021
  • Looking Out for Brain Tsunamis
    Looking Out for Brain TsunamisJuly 31st, 2020

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Hospital Affiliations