
Michelle Gerwin Carlson MD
Hand Surgery
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Cornell University-Weill Medical College
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523 E 72nd St4th FloorNew York, NY 10021
Phone+1 212-606-1546
Fax+1 212-772-8813
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Education & Training
Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1992 - 1993
Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988 - 1992
Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1988
Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 1987
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2018 - 2028
NY State Medical License 1990 - 2026
CT State Medical License 2022 - 2022
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2012-2014
- New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
- Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Outcomes After Treatment of Scaphoid Nonunion With Open Reduction Internal Fixation and Nonvascularized Autograft.Lynn Ann Forrester, Rafa Rahman, Raylin Xu, Michelle Carlson, Daniel Osei
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2026-06-08 - Biomechanics of a Scapholunate Bridge Augmentation Technique Using All-Suture, Knotless Anchors.Rafa Rahman, Kathleen N Meyers, Raylin Xu, Michael Mazzucco, Michelle Carlson
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2026-06-01 - Temporary Dorsal Staple Fixation of Scapholunate Interosseous Ligament Repair and Reconstruction.Rafa Rahman, Matthew V Abola, Michelle G Carlson
Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. 2026-01-01
Press Mentions
90 Women Orthopedic Surgeons in the USSeptember 22nd, 2022
The Cure for Pandemic Loneliness? Friends of a Different GenerationJune 3rd, 2021
Dr. Michelle Carlson Operates on Hornets' Cody ZellerDecember 28th, 2020
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