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About Dr. Carr
Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgery Specialist
Shoulder, Elbow & Knee Injury Treatment
Dr. Carr's Clinical Special Interests
Dr. Carr specializes in treating sports-related orthopedic injuries affecting the shoulder, elbow, and knee.
- Elbow ligament reconstruction (Tommy John surgery)
- Rotator cuff repair
- Arthroscopic shoulder surgery
- Distal bicep repair (Open elbow tendon repair surgeries)
- Shoulder labral repair
- Arthroscopic elbow surgery
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- ACL reconstruction
- Meniscus repair surgery
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections
- Regenerative medicine therapies
Common procedures performed by Dr. Carr include:
Biography
Dr. Carr is a double-board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and the treatment of shoulder, elbow, and knee injuries. A former collegiate baseball catcher at Furman University, his passion for athletics and medicine was inspired by both his own experiences in sports and the legacy of his late father, an orthopedic surgeon.
Dr. Carr earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University, where he graduated as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the nation's premier medical honor society. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Virginia before pursuing a prestigious Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City, consistently ranked as the top orthopedic hospital in the United States.
During his fellowship, Dr. Carr trained under some of the most respected leaders in orthopedic sports medicine, including the late Dr. David Altchek, further developing his expertise in Tommy John (UCL reconstruction) surgery and the care of overhead throwing athletes. He also served on the medical staff for the New York Mets.
Following fellowship, Dr. Carr joined the faculty at HSS/Weill Cornell Medical School and continued his work with the New York Mets organization. His career has included serving as Head Team Physician for Keiser University, Head Minor League Physician for the New York Mets, Shoulder and Elbow Surgical Consultant for the Miami Marlins, and most recently, Lead Team Physician for the New York Mets.
Dr. Carr is passionate about caring for athletes of all ages and skill levels, from youth competitors to professional athletes. His clinical interests include advanced sports medicine procedures, shoulder and elbow surgery, Tommy John surgery, and orthobiologic treatments designed to optimize recovery and performance. His exceptional training, extensive experience caring for athletes at the highest levels of competition, and patient-centered approach make him an outstanding addition to our team and the communities we serve.
Procedures Performed
Common procedures performed by Dr. Carr include:
- Arthroscopic shoulder surgery
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder labral repair
- Elbow ligament reconstruction (Tommy John surgery)
- Arthroscopic elbow surgery
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- ACL reconstruction
- Meniscus repair surgery
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections
- Regenerative medicine therapies
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Education & Training
- Undergraduate Education: Furman University, Bachelor’s of Science in Neuroscience
- Medical Degree: Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency: University of Virginia Health Systems, Charlottesville, VA
- Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
Certifications & Affiliations
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
- Subspecialty Certificate, Orthopedic Sports Medicine
- Other Society Memberships:
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Member, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Professional Affiliations & Athletic Roles
Before joining TMI Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Carr served as an assistant professor in orthopedic surgery for Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he:
- Served as the lead team physician for the New York Mets
- Served as the head team physician for Keiser University
- Conducted orthopedic sports medicine research with a special focus on management of injuries in the overhead athlete. Educated orthopedic surgery medical students, residents, and fellows.
Dr. Carr has a special interest in the management of shoulder, elbow, and knee injuries of athletes of all ages and skill levels.


