James R. Barrett, MD

About Dr. Barrett

Dr. James Barrett provides skilled, non-surgical treatment for athletic and musculoskeletal injuries, and a comprehensive approach to the prevention, diagnosis and management of exercise-related injuries, disorders, dysfunctions and disease processes. His specialties include endurance medicine, ultrasound-guided diagnostic and interventional procedures, concussion care and primary medicine. Dr. Barrett's practice includes three important components in patient care: completing an appropriate, thorough history and physical; development of an appropriate treatment plan; and the establishment of trust with all his patients. He is a native of Kansas, sports enthusiast and an avid traveler. Dr. Barrett and his wife, Barbara, have three adult children. 

SCOPE OF CARE INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

• Acute Athletic or Occupational Injuries
  Sprains, Strains, Simple Fractures, Dislocations, Lacerations
• Injury Prevention
• Musculoskeletal Pain
  Arthritis, Overuse Injuries, Neck and Back Pain
• Joint Injections and Other Injection Modalities
  As Indicated
• In-Office Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Ultrasound Guided Injections
• In-Office X-ray along with Fracture/Dislocation Management
• Concussion Management
• Exercise Prescriptions
  Including Strength/Conditioning Programs and Performance Analysis
• Nutrition, Supplements, Ergogenic Aids and Performance Issues
• Evaluation and Correction of Muscle Disorders Limiting an Athlete's Performance
• Pre-Participation Athletic Physicals
• Consultation for Return to Play/Work Decisions after Illness or Injury
• Any Sports/Non-Sports Related Medical Problem
  Ex: Mono, Asthma, Diabetes

TRAINING IN:

• Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSK-US)
• Ultrasound Guided Injection
• Orthotics
• Casting/Splinting
• Joint and Soft Tissue Injections and Aspiration
• ECG Interpretation in Athletes
• Compartment Syndrome Testing

Awards & Affiliations

APPOINTMENTS

• Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, 2005-Present
• Director, Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, 1991-2005

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Academy of Family Physicians
• Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians
• American Medical Society of Sports Medicine

SPORTS COVERAGE

• Team Physician, Bishop McGuinness High School, 2005-Present
• Team Physician, United States Olympic Committee (USOC), London Olympics, 2012
• Team Physician, Houston Astro's Spring Training Camp, 2011
• Medical Director, World Paralympic Volleyball Championship, 2010
• Team Physician, Oklahoma City Barons Hockey Team
• Assistant Team Physician, Oklahoma City Thunder Professional Basketball Team
• Team Physician, Texas Rangers Spring Training Camp, 2008
• Team Physician, United States Olympic Committee (USOC), Paralympics, Beijing Olympics, 2008
• Team Physician, USOC, Paralympics-Pan American Games, Rio de Janeiro, 2007
• Team Physician, US Olympic Women's Basketball Team U20, FIBA Americas Championship Tournament, Mexico City, 2006
• Medical Director, Senior PGA Touranment, Edmond, OK, 2006 

Education