JAMES M. LEE MD
Curriculum Vitae
Dr. James McCarcum Lee Jr. is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and joint replacement. He treats patients for various orthopedic injuries and conditions, with a focus on shoulder, knee, and joint replacement surgeries.
Practice Experience
- Orthopaedic Staff Physician
Spine & Sports Medicine
Hempstead, NJ, 2023-Present - President/Medical Director
Orange Orthopaedic Associates
Orange, NJ, 2018-Present - Physician – Orthopaedic Specialist
Empire Medical Associates
Orange, NJ, 2008-2017 - Volunteer Team Physician
Weeqhauic High School
Newark, NJ, 2017-2020 - Volunteer Team Physician
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ, 2015-Present - Volunteer Team Physician
East Side High School
Newark, NJ, 2015-2020 - Team Physician
East Orange Campus Football
East Orange, NJ, 2015-Present - Director, Sports Medicine
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 2017-2020 - Team Physician – Newark Express
American Basketball Association
Newark, NJ, 2008-2009 - Volunteer Head Team Physician
Barringer High School Football Team
Newark, NJ, 2008-2017 - Resident Instructor
Mountainside – HUMC, Family Medicine Residency Program
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 2009-2015
Hospital Affiliations
- St. Barnabas/Cooperman Medical Center
- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Newark, NJ appointed November 2008
- Harrison Endosurgical Center 2017
- Clara Maass 01/2017
- St. Mary’s Medical Center 2020
- Hudson Regional Hospital
- Carewelll Health Medical Center 05/2022
- Surgicore of Jersey City, Surgical Center 2022
- CityMed Surgery Center, Jamaica Queens, NY 2022
Education
- Sports Medicine Fellowship
Georgetown University
Arlington, VA 2007-2008 - Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Rutgers
Newark, NJ 2002-2007 - Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA 1998-2002 - Bachelor of Science in Anthropology
Emory University.
Atlanta, GA 1994-1998
Board Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
July 2013 – December 2023
Licenses
- New Jersey, 2005 – active
- New York, 2019 – active
Academic Appointment
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ, 2019-2021
Professional Memberships
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Member - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow - Anterior Hip Foundation – Member
Member - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Member
Publications / Presentations
- “Multiplanar Deformity Analysis of Untreated Blount’s Disease”
Presented at the July 29-31, 2005 ASAMI-North America’s Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society Meeting, New York, N.Y.
Published 5/07 in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics - “Olympic Elbow Comprising Lateral Epicondylitis, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, and Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture”
Published 2023 in Cureus - “Acute Bilateral Salter-Harris II Distal Radii Fractures in a Skeletally Immature Athlete”
Published 2023 in Cureus - “Utilizing ChatGPT to Streamline the Generation of Prior Authorization Letters and Enhance Clerical Workflow in Orthopedic Surgery Practice: A Case Report”
Published 2023
Poster Presenations
- Correlations between Biometric Patient Data and Hip Arthroscopic Measurements and Operative Time
Arthroscopic Association of North American National Meeting, 4/24-4/27, 2008
Grand Round Presentations
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Virginia Hospital Center
August 2007: “Posterolateral Corner Injuries of the Knee”
October 2007: “Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome”
February 2008: “Arthroscopic Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears”
April 2008: “Treatment of Rotator Cuff Arthropathy with Reverse TSA” -
Mountainside Hospital, NJ
March 2009: “Common Sports Injuries” - East Orange General Hospital
2016: “Shoulder Pain”
Honors and Awards
- Recipient – ‘Friend of Emergency Medicine’ award – For dedication, enthusiasm and superior teaching skills to the education and training of emergency room residents, June 2010.
- Recipient “Unwavering Commitment to Family and Outstanding Leadership in the Field of Orthopedics” Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, February 20, 2009.
- Recipient “Most Outstanding Research Project” UMDNJ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, June 2007.
- Recipient Orthopedic Surgical and Trauma Society Research Scholarship, June 2007.
- Recipient of the Medical Society of Eastern Pennsylvania Scholarship For Outstanding Scholarship and Volunteerism, October 2000.
- Recipient of Student National Medical Association’s Most Outstanding Member Award, 1999.
- Recipient of Emory University’s Greek Life Assistant of the Year Award, 1998.
- Honored as a member of Emory University Dean’s List, Spring 1998.
- Inducted into the Lambda Alpha Anthropology Honor Society, 1995
Leadership
- Member-Medical Executive Committee Newark Beth Israel Medical Center 2011-2012
- Member-Operating Room Committee Neark Beth Israel Medical Center
2010-2014 - Student National Medical Association/Temple Chapter – President
April 1999-April 2000
-Coordinated Youth Science Enrichment Programs for community elementary school students.
-Coordinated Health Professions Recruitment/Exposure Program.
-Served as Committee Chair for “Healthy People 2010” Health Fairs.
-Served as Temple Site Coordinator for the Region VIII Conference entitled “Healthy Start 2000” Promoting Health And Education for the Y2k and Beyond,” April 1, 2000.
-Awarded Region VIII Chapter of the Year, 1999. - Student National Medical Association – Region VIII Director
April 2000 – April 2002
-Assisted in the implementation of SNMA goals for all chapters in Pennsylvania, West Virgina, and Delaware.
-Coordinated the Region VIII Conference entitled “Decreasing Disparities in Healthcare” at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine,” February 2001.
-Served on the SNMA National Community Service Committee.
-Served on the SNMA National Academic Affairs Committee.