Eric McCarty, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and a fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist with a long-time interest in sports medicine and athletics. He played linebacker at C.U., where he earned all conference honors. In addition to his duties as head team physician for the University of Colorado and University of Denver, Dr. McCarty's specialized practice also involves the care of recreational and highly competitive athletes from the community. His clinical expertise includes arthroscopic and open reconstructive surgery of the knee, shoulder and elbow.