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Dr. James Carr, MD
Orthopedic Surgery*
3.7 (50)
San Luis Obispo, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Overview of Dr. James Carr, MD
Dr. James Carr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 28 years of experience. They graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University and is affiliated with Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, French Hospital Medical Center and Twin Cities Community Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Carr an average 3.7 star rating.
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Dr. Carr's Office Locations
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Allergy Partners of California Inc.1551 Bishop St Ste 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Directions (805) 547-2800
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Office8844 Morro Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422 Directions (805) 547-2800
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Admitting Hospitals
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- Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
- French Hospital Medical Center
- Twin Cities Community Hospital
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Sternum Fracture
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Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
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Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
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Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
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Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
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Low Back Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
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Low Back Pain
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Limb Pain
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Lipomas
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Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
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Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
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Myelopathy
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
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Osteopenia
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Plantar Fasciitis
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Polyneuropathy
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Rotator Cuff Tear
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Secondary Malignancies
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Sjögren's Syndrome
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Spinal Osteophyte
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Spine Disorders
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Spine Fractures, Traumatic
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Spondylitis
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
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Sternum Fracture
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Thoracic Spine Fracture
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Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
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Upper Back Pain
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Disc Replacement
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Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
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Herniated Disc Surgery
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Joint Drainage
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Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
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Laminoforaminotomy
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Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
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Lumbar Spinal Fusion
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Musculoskeletal Function Test
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Neuroplasty
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Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
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Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
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3.7
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3 Star
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(15)
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About Dr. James Carr, MD
Specialties*
- Orthopedic Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 28 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1720197353
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- University of California Davis Medical Center
Fellowship
Internship
- Via Christi Regional Medical Center
Internship
Medical Education
- Northeast Ohio Medical University
Medical Education
Undergraduate School
- California State University Northridge
Undergraduate School
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Dr. Carr has seen patients for Degenerative Disc Disease, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Low Back Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Carr on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
50 patients have reviewed Dr. Carr. 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. Carr.
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