Dr. Alton Barron, MD

Concierge Orthopedics physician, New York, NY

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Dr. Barron is a Concierge Orthopedics physician who treats upper limb problems and has clinical practices in Austin and Manhattan.

485 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022

At a glance

Practice model

Does not accept insurance

Board certification

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Patients

Adults

Languages

English

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About Dr. Barron

Dr. Barron earned his MD at Tulane University in 1989 and completed his orthopedic surgery residency there. He went on to fellowships in shoulder surgery and hand surgery. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery and in surgery of the hand.

Dr. Barron treats problems of the upper limb, from sports injuries to severe arthritis, bone healing problems and nerve injuries. He has clinical practices in Austin and Manhattan, and he does not accept insurance. He founded the Musician Treatment Foundation in 2017.

He also co-wrote the book The Creativity Cure with Scribner in 2012. Away from work, he enjoys distance running, tennis, golf, basketball and hiking.

Membership and fees

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Services

Upper limb problems Sports injuries Shoulder and elbow arthroplasty Nonunions and malunions Tendon transfers Nerve injury microsurgery

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Education and credentials

Degree

College

University of Texas at Austin, Engineering with honors

Medical school

Tulane University

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine

Fellowship

Shoulder surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital and hand surgery at Roosevelt Hospital

Board certification

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery: Orthopedic Surgery (1998) and Surgery of the Hand (2000)

Professional memberships

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, New York Society for Surgery of the Hand

License

New York Verify with the NYS Education Department Office of the Professions

NPI

1033264031

Hospital and practice affiliations

Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopedics, UT Dell Medical School

Senior Attending Physician, Roosevelt Hand to Shoulder Center at OrthoManhattan

Medical Director, Pinnacle Surgery Center in Austin

Consultant for the New Jersey Devils NHL team

Location

485 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022

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Recognition and research

Teaching and research roles

Previously held teaching positions in orthopedic surgery at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons (1998 to 2014) and the Mt. Sinai Icahn School of Medicine (2014 to 2015).

Publications

Co-author of the book "The Creativity Cure: How To Build Happiness with Your Own Two Hands" (Scribner, 2012).

Has many peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters and national presentations.

Media and books

Guest on episode 232 of The Peter Attia Drive podcast, which covered shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand surgery (November 28, 2022).

Featured in an Equinox article titled "Treating Musicians as Athletes".

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Rated 5 out of 5

"Never once looked impatient, even when I talked too much."

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Rated 5 out of 5

"Always came across as both smart and approachable."

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Rated 5 out of 5

"Made time feel like it stopped just for me."

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Rated 5 out of 5

"Offered a level of care I hadn't experienced before."

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Rated 5 out of 5

"Always remembered my concerns and followed up."

FMDD UserSep 2024

Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Barron take insurance?

Dr. Barron does not accept insurance.

Is Dr. Barron board certified?

Dr. Barron is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery in Orthopedic Surgery (1998). He is also certified by that board in Surgery of the Hand (2000).

Where did Dr. Barron train?

He earned his MD at Tulane University in 1989 and completed his orthopedic surgery residency there. He did fellowships in shoulder surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital and in hand surgery at Roosevelt Hospital.