Dr. Jon Karlsson

Professor Jon Karlsson, MD, PhD

Professor Jon Karlsson is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Gothenburg, Sweden. He is known for sports traumatology, ACL surgery and Achilles tendon and ankle injuries.

Professor of Orthopaedics and Sports Traumatology at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, and Senior Consultant at Sahlgrenska University Hospital.

Sports orthopedics repairs ligaments, cartilage and tendons so athletes and active people can return to the activities they love. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

About Professor Jon Karlsson

• Full Name: Jón (Jon) Karlsson
• Credentials: MD, PhD
• Specialty: Orthopaedics
• Subspecialty: Sports traumatology; knee, foot and ankle
• Current Role: Senior Consultant, Sahlgrenska University Hospital
• Years in Practice: Specialist in orthopaedics since 1986
• Languages: Not published
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed
• Telehealth: Not confirmed
• NPI: Not applicable (practices outside the United States)

Address and Contact

Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Orthopaedic Department

• City: Gothenburg, Sweden
• Clinic Address and Phone: Not captured

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

• ACL and knee ligament surgery
• Foot and ankle injuries
• Achilles tendon injuries and rehabilitation
• Sports traumatology

Education and Training

• Medical School: Medical school in Reykjavik, Iceland, 1978
• Specialist Training: Orthopaedics, Gothenburg; specialist in 1986
• Doctorate: PhD, University of Gothenburg, 1989

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Academic Appointment: Professor of Orthopaedics and Sports Traumatology, Sahlgrenska Academy (Associate Professor from 1990)
• Past Roles: Clinical Head and Academic Head (from 2001), Orthopaedic Department
• Honours: Life Member of ESSKA; honorary member of AANA and ISAKOS

Insurance

No current, verifiable insurance list was found. In Sweden, public hospital care is provided through the regional health system. Confirm details before booking.

Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

• Former Editor-in-Chief, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy (KSSTA)
• Served on the ISAKOS board for 13 years
• Team doctor for IFK Gothenburg for nearly four decades
• More than 300 papers and 30 textbooks; has supervised about 80 PhD students
• Still operating and supervising students after turning 71, per University of Gothenburg news
• Freddie H. Fu Visiting Professor, University of Pittsburgh (2016)

Reviews and Ratings

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

• University of Gothenburg news (ESSKA life membership)
• Springer editor biography
• University of Pittsburgh grand rounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Professor Jon Karlsson known for?

Professor Jon Karlsson is known for sports traumatology, ACL surgery and Achilles tendon and ankle injuries.

Where does Professor Jon Karlsson practice?

He works at Sahlgrenska University Hospital and the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

What does an orthopedic surgeon do?

An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.

How can I book with Professor Jon Karlsson?

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