Expert Shoulder & Elbow Care, Personalized for Each Patient

Fellowship-trained shoulder and elbow surgeon specializing in shoulder replacement, rotator cuff repair, and complex reconstruction — from minimally invasive arthroscopy to advanced joint replacement and revision surgery.

Dr. Jay M. Levin, MD, MBA

Jay M. Levin, MD, MBA

Duke Health Orthopaedics

Fellowship-Trained Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon Shoulder Replacement Specialist Rotator Cuff Repair Specialist Assistant Professor, Duke University 100+ Peer-Reviewed Publications

Academic Expertise. Personalized Care.

Academic excellence at Duke Health meets a deeply personalized approach to shoulder and elbow care.

Research-Driven Care

100+ peer-reviewed publications in shoulder & elbow surgery

Dr. Levin's research in shoulder replacement, rotator cuff disease, biomechanics, and advanced imaging helps bring the latest evidence and technology directly to patient care.

Fellowship-Trained at Duke & Rothman

Subspecialty training across the full range of complex shoulder and elbow care — anatomic and reverse replacement, revision surgery, instability with bone loss, and irreparable tendon tears.

Patient-First Philosophy

Both non-surgical and surgical options are tailored to each patient — the goal is always to restore function, reduce pain, and return you to the activities you love.

Areas of Expertise

Comprehensive care for the full spectrum of shoulder and elbow conditions — from minimally invasive arthroscopy to complex reconstruction.

Specialized Shoulder & Elbow Care Across the Triangle

Based at Duke Health in Durham, Dr. Levin treats shoulder and elbow patients from across the Research Triangle — including Raleigh, Cary, and Chapel Hill — with in-person clinic appointments in Durham, Cary, NC.

Communities We Serve

Patients travel from throughout Durham County, Wake County, Orange County and the wider Research Triangle for subspecialty shoulder and elbow care, second opinions, and revision surgery.

Main Clinic

James R. Urbaniak, MD, Sports Sciences Institute

3475 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27705-0005
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Overall Provider Rating

4.82 / 5 · 142 verified patient ratings

Based on patient experience surveys collected by Duke Health.

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"Every shoulder and elbow is different. My job is to pair the latest evidence with a plan built around your life — not just your diagnosis."
— Jay M. Levin, MD, MBA

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