Tyler L. CarlLee, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon
Primary Appointment Location
Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic in Fayetteville
201 W. Van Asche Loop
Fayetteville, AR 72703
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-966-4491
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes
- Provides Second Opinion
- Yes
- Patient Types
- Adults
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English
About Dr. CarlLee
Clinical Biography
Tyler L. CarlLee, M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in disorders of the shoulder, elbow and knee. Dr. CarlLee was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, and is a proud Little Rock Central Tiger. He attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance.
He completed medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), where he was awarded the A.J. Thompson, Ethel Brickey Hicks, Barton Foundation, Class of 1957, Carlton Sturms, Roberta and Dorothy Bowling, and Winston K. Shorey Scholarships. He received the Schlumberger, Buchanan Key, Horace Marvin and Whitney Awards for outstanding academic achievement. He was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society during his third year of medical school.
After graduating from UAMS at the top of his class, he completed his internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at the prestigious University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. During his residency he received several awards, including the Resident Teacher of the Year Award in 2019 and the Making A Difference Award for Patient Care. He also helped provide care for the Iowa Hawkeyes collegiate athletic teams during his training.
Following his orthopaedic surgery residency, Dr. CarlLee completed a Sports Medicine and Shoulder/Elbow Fellowship at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he trained alongside recognized leaders in the fields of sports medicine and shoulder/elbow surgery. He worked with the Carolina Panthers NFL football team and the Charlotte Knights (AAA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox) baseball team. He also helped to provide care for the the Charlotte Forty-Niners football and basketball teams as well as athletes at Davidson College, Queens College, Gardner-Webb University, and J. C. Smith College. He was the team physician for West Charlotte High School.
Dr. CarlLee performs a number of procedures, including knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair, partial meniscectomy, ACL reconstruction, shoulder arthroscopy with rotator cuff repair, and labral repair. He also treats traumatic injuries to the shoulder, elbow and knee. He has received unique and focused training in complex procedures of the knee including multi-ligamentous reconstruction, bone realignment procedures, cartilage preservation and restoration procedures. Dr. CarlLee has published peer-reviewed journal articles, presented research nationally, and has served an editor and reviewer for an orthopaedic journal.
Dr. CarlLee and his family were thrilled with the opportunity to return to Arkansas and join the UAMS team. He is excited to serve the Northwest Arkansas community.
Resources Related to Dr. CarlLee
About Tyler L. CarlLee, M.D., Orthopaedic Surgeon in Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Elbow (Video)
Tyler L. CarlLee, M.D., UAMS shoulder and elbow orthopaedic and sports medicine surgeon, discusses why he loves sports medicine and taking care of athletes.
Watch the VideoDr. CarlLee's Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Assistant Professor
Education and Training
- Fellowship
- OrthoCarolina
Sports Medicine and Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship - Residency
- University of Iowa - College of Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency - Medical School
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Graduated First in Class - Undergraduate Education
- University of Arkansas
Bachelor's Degrees in Biology and Finance
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery — Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. CarlLee's Research
Dr. CarlLee has published research in the field of ligament reconstruction, including ACL reconstruction and Tommy John elbow reconstruction. He was also the principal investigator for the research grant funded by the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Does Contact Stress Better Predict PTOA and Patient Outcomes in Patients with Displaced Acetabular Fractures Following ORIF?
Locations Where Dr. CarlLee Practices
Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic in Fayetteville , Primary Location
201 W. Van Asche Loop
Fayetteville, AR 72703
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-966-4491
New and Returning Patients
Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic in Lowell
507 W. Monroe Ave.
Suite A
Lowell, AR 72745
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-334-7030
New and Returning Patients
Arkansas Children’s Northwest
2601 S. Gene George Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-334-3485
New and Returning Patients
Comment
They communicate very well, nurses with doctors
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Mar 21, 2025Comment
Great job by the doctor just like every other doctor I have seen there very caring and very good
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Mar 19, 2025Comment
DR Carlee has always been very concerned about all my surgeries and the outcome to get better. I would recommend him 100%.
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Mar 17, 2025Comment
I've told this to Dr. CarlLee and to others when I talk about him: He doesn't treat me like an old person even though I'm definitely in my social security years! He treats me like a physically active person who wants the knees and elbows to function at a high level. I greatly appreciate NOT being treated as an old person who should be satisfied to sit and watch the grandkids play.
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Mar 12, 2025Comment
The doctor explained that without the a MRI was hard to to tell diagnosis with just xrays . For MRI would show more indepth what was going on . But still waiting for MRI to be issued so VA MRI or Community Care MRI can be done .
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Mar 09, 2025Comment
Great eye contact.
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Feb 27, 2025Comment
They are very good on what each of them do.
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Feb 08, 2025Comment
He put my mind and heart at ease. I was scared to death when I got there. When I left I felt I could handle this .
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Feb 07, 2025Comment
He took time to explain everything, including possible spine surgery to take care of the problem
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Feb 07, 2025Comment
Honestly, a VERY different experience from my visit in March of 2024 with Dr. [NAME]. Dr. Carllee told me what he needed me to do to examine my knee. When he needed me to relax and let him do his own manipulating of my knee, he told me that's what he needed so I didn't end up fighting him and leaving much worse off than when I came in like I did with Dr. [NAME].
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Feb 01, 2025