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Dr. Ryan Carr, MD

Concierge Orthopedics physician, Littleton, CO

Smith Medical Direct Specialty Care

Dr. Ryan Carr is a board-certified Concierge Orthopedics physician who focuses on shoulder, hip and knee disorders.

8515 West Coal Mine Ave., Suite 240, Littleton, CO 80123

About Dr. Carr

Dr. Carr received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School. He completed an internship in general surgery and an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He finished the CASE Shoulder Fellowship in Cleveland, Ohio.

He completed a traveling fellowship in advanced techniques in shoulder surgery in Annecy, France. He completed an observership at the Steadman Philippon Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a board-certified, dual-fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon.

At Smith Medical, he is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder, hip and knee disorders. His work includes joint replacements, fracture management and advanced arthroscopic reconstruction. He joined the medical staff of Prowers Medical Center in February 2020.

Before practicing in Denver, he served as team physician for professional and high school sports teams. He received the Vernon L. Nickel Research Award from the Orthopaedic Research Association in 2014. He enjoys skiing and mountain biking.

Membership and fees

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Services

Shoulder disorders Hip disorders Knee disorders Joint replacements Arthroscopic reconstruction Fracture management
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Education and credentials

Degree
MD
Medical school
Chicago Medical School
Internship
General surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago
Residency
Orthopedic surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago
Fellowship
CASE Shoulder Fellowship (Cleveland), traveling shoulder surgery fellowship (Annecy, France)
Board certification
Orthopedic surgery
NPI
1700033917

Hospital and practice affiliations

Smith Medical, orthopedic surgeon

Location

8515 West Coal Mine Ave., Suite 240, Littleton, CO 80123
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Recognition and research

Awards

Vernon L. Nickel Research Award, Orthopaedic Research Association, 2014
Emergency Specialty Award, Society of Critical Care Medicine, at the 35th Critical Care Congress
Recognized by the Golden Key National Honors Society

Publications

Publication: "The Evolution and Modern Use of Metal-on-Metal Bearings in Total Hip Arthroplasty"
Publication: "A Novel Method for Predicting the Relationship of the Superior Gluteal Nerve to the Lateral Approach in Total Hip Arthroplasty"
Publication: "How Accurate Are We in Detecting Biceps Tendinopathy?", Clinics in Sports Medicine
Publication: "Revision of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty to Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty"

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Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Carr board certified?

Dr. Carr is a board-certified, dual-fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon.

Where did Dr. Carr train?

He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He completed fellowships in Cleveland, Ohio, and in Annecy, France.

What does Dr. Carr focus on?

He specializes in shoulder, hip and knee disorders.

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