C. Lowry Barnes, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon
Primary Appointment Location
Orthopaedic Clinic on Shackleford
2 Shackleford West Blvd.
Little Rock, AR 72211
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- 501-526-1046
New Patients - 501-614-2663
Returning Patients
Overview
- Areas of Expertise
- Hip and Knee Orthopaedics
- Orthopaedics
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes
- Provides Second Opinion
- Yes
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English

About Dr. Barnes
Clinical Biography
C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with special interest in the surgery of the hip and knee. He joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2014 as Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and in 2017, was invested in The Carl L. Nelson, M.D. Distinguished Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Barnes received his medical degree with honors from UAMS, where he also completed his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery. He completed his fellowship training in total joint replacement at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Mass.
Dr. Barnes is widely recognized as one of the foremost joint replacement experts in the nation. He lectures nationally and internationally on total joint replacement surgery and has published well over 250 peer-reviewed articles. He is an active researcher with grant funding, holds four patents for orthopaedic surgery devices, and has designed numerous hip and knee implants.
Dr. Barnes currently serves as the President and of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and previously served as the First Vice President, Second Vice President and Treasurer. Dr. Barnes has also served as President of the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, President of the Southern Orthopaedic Association, President of the Society of Arthritic Joint Surgery, and President of the Arkansas Orthopaedic Society. Dr. Barnes was honored as the Distinguished Southern Orthopaedist by the Southern Orthopaedic Association. He is also named in “Best Doctors” and “Top Doctors in Orthopaedics,” and is consistently named as one of the top orthopaedic surgeons in Arkansas.
Dr. Barnes is the only orthopaedic surgeon in Arkansas who is a member of The Knee Society, a national organization committed to advancing the care of patients with knee disorders through leadership in education and research. He is also a member of The Hip Society, a national organization dedicated to the advancement of knowledge relating to the hip joint. Members inducted into these prestigious societies are nationally-recognized experts in their fields.
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Dr. Barnes' Academic Background
Administrative Roles
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Department Chair
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Professor
Education and Training
- Fellowship
- John N. Insall Traveling Fellowship
- Fellowship
- Inselspital (University Hospital of Bern)
- Fellowship
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Total Joint Replacement - Residency
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Orthopaedic Surgery - Medical School
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery — Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Barnes' Research
Research Interests
Hip and Knee Surgery; Hip and Knee Replacement Design Improvements; and Cost-saving strategies and clinical outcomes in joint arthroplastyUAMS Research Profile
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Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Barnes
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Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Barnes
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Dr. Barnes' Areas of Expertise

Hip and Knee Orthopaedics (Part of Orthopaedics)
UAMS Health Orthopaedics is renowned for its expertise in performing joint replacements and minimally invasive surgeries that involve the hip and knee.

Orthopaedics
UAMS Health is recognized nationally and internationally for its expertise in orthopaedics.
Locations Where Dr. Barnes Practices

Orthopaedic Clinic on Shackleford , Primary Location
2 Shackleford West Blvd.
Little Rock, AR 72211
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- 501-526-1046
New Patients - 501-614-2663
Returning Patients

UAMS Medical Center
4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients

UAMS Baptist Health Orthopaedic Clinic in Conway
625 United Drive
Suite 350
Conway, AR 72032
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-358-6792
New and Returning Patients