Karl O. Koivisto
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Karl O. Koivisto, MD, FAWM

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

South Jordan Health Center

South Jordan
801-213-4500
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University of Utah Hospital

Emergency Medicine
Salt Lake City
801-581-2121
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  • Karl Koivisto, MD, is currently a Sports Medicine Fellow at the University of Utah. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koivisto’s clinical interests include helping patients successfully manage their musculoskeletal injuries in order to live their best possible active life as well as taking care of the acutely injured athlete, event coverage, and exploring the intersection of emergency, sports, and wilderness medicine. He enjoys hiking, trail running, and spending time with his wife, children, and dogs.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine)

  • Karl Koivisto, MD, is currently a Sports Medicine Fellow at the University of Utah. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koivisto’s clinical interests include helping patients successfully manage their musculoskeletal injuries in order to live their best possible active life as well as taking care of the acutely injured athlete, event coverage, and exploring the intersection of emergency, sports, and wilderness medicine. He enjoys hiking, trail running, and spending time with his wife, children, and dogs.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Eccles Health Library -Visiting Instructor
    Board Certification
    American Board of Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine)

    Education history

    Residency Emergency Medicine - University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Minnesota Medical School M.D.
    Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering - Michigan Technological University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Sidlak AM, Koivisto KO, Marino RT, Abesamis MG (2020). Serotonin toxicity from isolated bupropion overdoses. Clin Toxicol (Phila), 58(12), 1347-1349. (Read full article)