James Ely Carpenter, MD, M.H.S.A.

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Title: Professor

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James Ely Carpenter, MD, M.H.S.A.
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • About

    James E. Carpenter, M.D., is Professor an Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School and the Harvard Orthopaedic Residency Training program. Dr. Carpenter has practiced at MedSport for over 30 years and has expertise in all aspects of shoulder surgery and sports medicine, including arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers and lectured widely in the field of shoulder injuries and repair. He has served as Team Physician with Michigan Athletics, including serving for 10 years as the head orthopaedic surgeon for Michigan Football. Michigan Medicine is proud to support this leader’s work in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine.

    Areas of Practice

    Knee and shoulder injuries, arthroscopy, shoulder replacement surgery and sports medicine.

    Locations

    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Program | Domino's Farms 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 1000
      Lobby A
      Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9484
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    • Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic | Brighton Center for Specialty Care 7500 Challis Rd
      Entrance 1, Level 1
      Brighton, MI 48116-9416
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    Insurance Accepted

    University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.

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    Education & Training

    Medical School or Training

    University of Michigan Medical School, 1984

    Residency

    St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Surgery General, 1986
    Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990

    Board Certifications

    Orthopedic Surgery
    Orthopedic Sports Medicine

    Research Overview

    Shoulders anatomy, rotator cuff surgery and sports medicine