After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at San Diego State University, Karlie Gross completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Columbia University where she graduated top of her class and received the Mary E. Callahan award. Following graduation, she completed an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency at Columbia University, further advancing her orthopedic knowledge, and soon after, earned her certification as a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Dr. Gross continues to further her orthopedic knowledge and skills through taking frequent continuing education courses, mentoring the incoming orthopedic physical therapy residents, and being a clinical instructor to DPT students.

Dr. Gross's clinical expertise is centered in general orthopedics, spine, and sports rehabilitation. During the 2019 NFL combine season, she had the opportunity to work with top collegiate athletes as they prepared for the NFL draft, and assisted in testing athletes, at the NFL combine in Indianapolis. Dr. Gross has been involved in various research projects focused on reducing injury risk in collegiate athletes, analyzing movement patterns and potential relationship to injury in youth athletes, and surgical ergonomics. Dr. Gross focuses on the individual as a whole that develops comprehensive treatment plans utilizing manual therapy techniques and functional therapeutic exercise to assist the patient in reaching their goals.

In addition to clinical work, Dr. Gross is currently the primary instructor for the Sports Rehabilitation elective and assists in the orthopedic curriculum within Columbia's DPT program. Outside of the new clinical, Dr. Gross loves to be outdoors - hiking, running, playing soccer, traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family.