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Dr. Aaron Karlen, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 42
Dr. Aaron Karlen, MD
4.2 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Aaron Karlen, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Salem, OR.
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Dr. Aaron Karlen, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 42
Salem, OR
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Aaron Karlen, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Salem, OR.

About

Dr. Karlen graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine and completed a residency at University of Minnesota. Dr. Aaron Karlen, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Salem, OR. Dr. Karlen currently practices at Salem Health Orthopedics – Salem and are affiliated with Salem Health West Valley Hospital and Salem Hospital. Dr. Karlen has experience treating conditions like Wrist Sprain or Strain, Wrist Fracture and Osteoarthritis of Wrist among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Karlen received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Karlen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Karlen is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Wrist Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Wrist Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Wrist Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Joint Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Hand Tendon Repair
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement
Arthritis of the Finger
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Hand Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Thumb Basal Joint Arthritis
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery, Endoscopic
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Reconstruction

Insurance Accepted

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  • Preferred - OR PPO
  • First Choice Health PPO
  • OR Healthnet PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Heritage Signature
    Heritage
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  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    SignatureValue - OR HMO
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Salem Health Orthopedics – Salem
    1600 State St, Salem, OR 97301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 540-6300
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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4.2
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Patient Reviews
Dec 05, 2024
How amazingly Providential that Dr. Karlen was on hand to repair cut tendons to my under forearm after a Thanksgiving cut which landed me in Salem Health ER!So very grateful for his skillful care.
— Dec 05, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
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Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Minnesota
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine Integrated Plastic/Orthopaedic Hand Surgery
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Aaron Karlen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Karlen's profile.

Dr. Karlen frequently treats the following conditions: Wrist Sprain or Strain, Wrist Fracture and Osteoarthritis of Wrist. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Aaron Karlen, MD is affiliated with Salem Health West Valley Hospital and Salem Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Aaron Karlen, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Salem Health West Valley Hospital

    525 SE Washington St, Dallas, OR

  • Salem Hospital

    890 Oak St SE, Salem, OR