Summary

Dr. James 'Beamer' Carr II is an orthopedic surgeon in the Sports Medicine Institute at HSS and an Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College. He grew up in Virginia where his father was an orthopedic trauma surgeon. His experiences as a collegiate baseball player and admiration for his late father inspired his specialization in orthopedic sports medicine. Prior to joining HSS, Dr. Carr graduated from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. He completed medical school at Wake Forest University and orthopedic surgery residency at University of Virginia. Dr. Carr did a sports medicine and shoulder surgery fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery where he worked as a member of the medical staff for the New York Mets. He continues to work closely with the New York Mets and serves as an assistant team physician for the organization. Clinically, Dr. Carr uses arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques to treat most sports related injuries. He has a particular interest in shoulder, elbow and knee problems, including: rotator cuff tears, shoulder dislocations, labrum tears, ulnar collateral ligament tears, distal biceps tears, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, and patella instability. He is very active in both clinical and laboratory research that focuses on injury prevention, enhanced rehabilitation and use of biologic agents (e.g. platelet-rich plasma/PRP/growth factors). Dr. Carr continues to participate in basic science, clinical and biomechanical research, including development of a rat model for ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (i.e. Tommy John surgery). He is the author of numerous articles and book chapters on shoulder, elbow and knee problems.
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Office Locations

Dr. James Carr has 2 locations

HSS Paramus - Midland Ave

15 E Midland Ave Ste 1AParamus, NJ 07652
Mon7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat7:00 am - 4:00 pm
SunClosed

HSS - The Pavilion

541 East 71st Street Ground FloorNew York, NY 10021

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 13 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • Wake Forest School Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 7 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Carr

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare PPO
  • BCBS Anthem Gatekeeper
  • BCBS Anthem NY
  • BCBS Federal
  • BCBS Horizon
  • BCBS Nextera
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth GHI
  • EmblemHealth HIP
  • EmblemHealth Medicare
  • EmblemHealth Select Care
  • Medicare
  • Oxford
  • The Empire Plan NYSHIP
  • UHC Medicare HMO
  • UHC Medicare PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Compass

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Carr has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Carr has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine (orthopedic Surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

Dr. James Carr holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Wake Forest School Of Medicine in 2013.

NPI Number

Dr. Carr's NPI number is 1982047239.

Other Providers at Hospital For Special Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. James Carr's office located?
Dr. James Carr's office is located at 15 E Midland Ave Ste 1A, Paramus, NJ, 07652.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Carr affiliated with?
Dr. James Carr is affiliated with Gracie Square Hospital, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Saint Marys Medical Center, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Hca Florida Jfk North Hospital, and The Valley Hospital.
Does Dr. James Carr accept my insurance?
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