Dr. Adam R. Carr

Adam R. Carr, DO, Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr Adam R. Carr’s professional affiliations include but are not limited to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics. As a member of The Family Practice & Orthopedic Care Center, Dr. Carr specializes in the following procedures:
- Total shoulder replacement
- Reverse Total shoulder
- Anterior approach Hip replacement
Education & Training
- McLaren Greater Lansing Orthopedic Surgery Residency – July 2018 – June 2023
- Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) – Dublin, Ohio n- July 2014 – May 2018, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Ball State University – Muncie, Indiana – August 2010 – May 2014, Bachelor of Science, Summa cum laude, 3.95 GPA, Pre-medicine and Biology, Chemistry Minor
Clinical Implications of a One-hand Versus Two-hand Technique in the Silfverskiöld Test for Gastrocnemius Equinus
- February 2016 – January 2020
- Co-authored a paper demonstrating the correct technique for performing the Silfverskold test to look for gastrocnemius equinus and further discussed how to use information to benefit patients
Tandem Specialty Management of Complex Lower Extremity Wounds: A Case Study Review
- August 2015 – November 2019
- Co-authored a paper containing a series of complex wound cases that required both orthopedic and podiatric interventions to heal.
Flatfeet and Bunions: Is There Any Correlation?
- June 2016
- Co-investigated whether flatfeet and bunions are related and possibly different stages in the evolution of dysfunction around the foot and ankle.
- Abstract accepted for poster presentation at Ohio Osteopathic Symposium.
Ball State University Student Tutor
- August 2013 – May 2014
- Certified as a College Reading and Learning Association Advanced Tutor
- Over 300 hours assisting students in understanding and mastering difficult concepts related to subjects such as biology, chemistry, physiology, and anatomy.
T.O.U.C.H. Silver Award
- March 2016
- Completed more than 50 hours of community service during the academic term.
T.O.U.C.H. Bronze Award
- March 2015
- Completed more than 30 hours of community service during the academic term.
Habitat for Humanity – MidOhio
- February 2015 – May 2018
- Worked on the Thursday Night Crew for several hours each week helping to build houses for poverty stricken families in Columbus.
Physicians Care Clinic (PCC)
- September 2014 – May 2018
- Registered patients into the electronic health records system and obtained vitals.
- Trained vision screener for patients according to the guidelines set forth by Prevent Blindness Ohio.
- Worked with Mid-Ohio Food Bank to distribute food to the patients of the free clinic.
Appalachia Service Project
- Summer 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- Seven weeks spent in the Appalachian mountain region assisting poverty-stricken people by completing various forms of construction projects in a week-long trip each summer.
Community Servants Day
- September 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
- Led a group of volunteers toward completing various construction projects around Celina, OH.
McLaren Greater Lansing Orthopedic Surgery Chief Resident
- July 2022 – June 2023
- Administrative and Leadership Role
Ball State University Honors College
- August 2010 – May 2014
- Enrolled in courses only offered to Honors College students to broaden perspectives and develop experiences not found in average undergraduate courses.
- Completed an Honors Thesis as a capstone project for the four-year experience.
Pre-Health Professionals Club at Ball State University – Community Service Chair
- September 2010 – May 2014
- Planned and organized community service events for the club and encouraged the involvement of other members.
- Participated in a multitude of volunteer and professional events during each semester as an active member.
Excellence in Leadership Program
- September 2010 – April 2012
- Attended weekly meetings to learn many effective leadership skills.
- Organized a group project to assist homeless people within the Muncie community by collecting clothes, food, and other nonperishable items.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- July 2018 – present
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
- July 2018 – present
American Osteopathic Association
- August 2014 – present
Sigma Sigma Phi
- January 2015 – present
Advanced Trauma Life Support
- November 2019 – November 2023
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- May 2016 – Present
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals
- August 2014 – Present
Spending time with my wife & family. Fishing, hunting, boating & tying flies