Meet Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. James Slauterbeck

James Slauterbeck, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon James Slauterbeck, MD, has joined UNC Health Orthopedics at Southeastern Health Park and the medical staff of UNC Health Southeastern.

In addition to his specialty areas of adolescent orthopedics and sports medicine, his areas of special interest include female sports medicine, high school and college athletic injuries, injury risk and prevention, knee and anterior cruciate injury risk, prevention and treatment, meniscus and cartilage transplant, knee preservation, and pediatric anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.

“I strive to practice medicine by promoting professionalism characterized by humility, empathy, accountability and resilience,” said Dr. Slauterbeck. “I am passionate about helping active individuals of all ages, especially injured middle school, high school, college, and professional athletes get back to sports safely and quickly. I value every athlete by providing state-of-the-art operative and nonoperative treatment. My research in sports injury risk, prevention, and management allow the athletes to actively participate in their sport long term.”

He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona in 1988. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of New Mexico in 1993 and a research fellowship in sports medicine and research from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1995. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Slauterbeck at UNC Health Orthopedics at Southeastern Health Park, 4901 Dawn Drive, Suite 2300 Lumberton, call (910) 738-1065.