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Dr. James Carpenter, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.7 (19)
Map Pin Small Ann Arbor, MI
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Carpenter, MD

Dr. James Carpenter, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Ann Arbor, MI. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / ANN ARBOR and is affiliated with University Hospital-University of Michigan. Patients rated Dr. Carpenter an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Carpenter works at Practice in Ann Arbor, MI with other offices in Brighton, MI. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain and Rotator Cuff Tear along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Carpenter's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Preventative Cardiology at Dominos Farms
    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (734) 930-7400
  2. 2
    Office
    1200 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (734) 764-0531
  3. 3
    University of Michigan Medical Center
    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (734) 936-5780
  4. 4
    Regents of the University of Michigan
    7500 Challis Rd, Brighton, MI 48116 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (734) 936-5780

Hospital Affiliations
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  • University Hospital-University of Michigan

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Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Bursitis
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Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Limb Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Shoulder Replacement
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Joint Drainage
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Trigger Point Injection
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    • Aetna
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
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    • Curative
    • First Health
    • HAP Insurance
    • Humana
    • Physicians Health Plan of Mid-Michigan
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    • UnitedHealthCare

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    3.7
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    Based on 19 ratings
    Patient Ratings (19)
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1477614832
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / ANN ARBOR
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. James Carpenter, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Carpenter is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Carpenter has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Carpenter has seen patients for Joint Pain and Rotator Cuff Tear, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Carpenter on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    19 patients have reviewed Dr. Carpenter. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Carpenter.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Carpenter, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Carpenter appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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