Eric McCarty, MD
Professor, Orthopedics

Chief of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery
Head Team Physician, University of Colorado
Head Orthopedic Team Physician, University of Denver
Medical Director and Head Team Physician, Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Orthopedics

Practice Locations

CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center
2150 Stadium Drive
2nd Floor
Boulder, CO 80309
303-315-9900
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CU Medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver
175 Inverness Drive West
Suite 200
Englewood, CO 80112
303-694-3333
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Orthopedics - Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Board Certification (2003)
  • Orthopedics, Board Certification
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Subspecialty, Board Certification (2009)
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certification (2001)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Knee Injuries and Disorders
  • Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
  • Surgery
Clinical Interest for Patients
Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Knee Surgery, Articular Cartilage Restoration, ACL and PCL Reconstruction, Meniscus Repair, Rotator Cuff Repair, Shoulder Instability Surgery, Shoulder Labral Surgery, Biceps pain, Complex Shoulder Problems

Care Philosophy
I am passionate about taking care of the active individual of all ages. When a competitive or recreational athlete incurs an injury, I relish the opportunity to provide meticulous care in guiding them back to their desired activity through both my operative expertise and my non-operative skills. My devotion to the care of my patients is evident in the following values that guide my practice as well as my colleagues, the team of sports medicine physicians at the University of Colorado: Excellence, Integrity, Teamwork, Professionalism, Respect, Passion, Patient-centered, Leadership, Positivity, Innovation, Compassion, Inspiration. Our mission at CU Sports Medicine is to define and deliver exceptional evidence-based care for the athlete in everyone. We are committed to providing the highest quality professional and ethical care to all patients through the integration of comprehensive education and exceptional musculoskeletal research combined with outstanding care of the patient.

Personal Interests
I continue to maintain a very active lifestyle with my family. I enjoy the activities I grew up with in Colorado including hiking, cycling, climbing and skiing. This carries over into my unbridled dedication of returning patients to their desired activity/sport.

Volunteer Activities
Camp Physician Board member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Public Speaking
Yes
Motivational talks, health and habit talks, Team Physician care of the University Athletes, Commencement Address

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Knee Surgery, Articular Cartilage Restoration, ACL and PCL Reconstruction, Meniscus Repair, Rotator Cuff Repair, Shoulder Instability Surgery, Shoulder Labral Surgery, Biceps pain, Complex Shoulder Problems

Research Interest for Referring Providers
Our group participates in a wide variety of clinical research studying areas including but not limited to: function and health related quality of life after treatment of sports medicine injuries. We also perform outcome analysis for different surgical devices and techniques in order to provide our patients with the most innovative orthopaedic treatments available.
Clinic Phone: (303) 315-9900