Karl Koivisto, MD

What I Do

I am a board-certified sports medicine physician, specializing in non-surgical treatments. I believe that staying active and mobile is fundamental to a good life. Mobility enables us to participate in the activities we enjoy, perform our jobs and manage essential daily tasks. Whether it’s an elite athlete recovering from an injury, a grandparent trying to manage knee pain to attend a grandchild’s wedding, or a mechanic unable to work due to shoulder pain, my goal is to restore mobility and help patients return to the activities they love and rely on.

My clinical interests include platelet rich plasma (PRP) for use in tendinopathy and arthritis, Tenex for tendinopathy, genicular nerve radiofrequency ablations for knee arthritis, exertional compartment syndrome, and ultrasound-guided procedures.

Why I Love My Work

My mother, a nurse, was the inspiration behind my decision to pursue a career in health care. I came to see medicine as the perfect intersection between science and humanity, a field where I could have a front-row seat to people’s lives, meet them where they are, and help them live better. Medicine is a field in constant pursuit of innovation — always seeking new ways to solve old problems while keeping patients at the center of care. I chose sports medicine as my specialty because I’m deeply interested in how musculoskeletal issues — such as arthritis, muscle or tendon strains and ligament sprains — can profoundly affect people’s lives. If I can help people move and exercise again, nearly every other aspect of their health tends to improve.

Getting to Know Me

I’m married to a wonderful woman, and we have two children and two dogs. I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family, running and Nordic skiing. We also love to travel together and have been to almost all of the continents. I am a fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine. Recently I was accepted as one of the “Pool Team Physicians” for US Speedskating.