Dr. Lee

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

  • 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.