James Carl Sterling MD

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Physician

9101 N Central Expressway ste 370Dallas, TX 75231
Phone+1 469-800-7540
Fax+1 469-800-7545

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Summary

Dr. James Sterling is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist based in Dallas, TX, with a subspecialty in non-surgical sports medicine. He completed his medical education at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1982 and subsequently pursued residencies in surgery and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Throughout his career, Dr. Sterling has contributed to the field with several publications on topics such as groin injuries, Lisfranc injury, and rehabilitation efficacy. His work has been recognized for its impact, as evidenced by citations in other scholarly publications. Dr. Sterling has been honored as a Regional Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and has been designated a Super Doctor by SuperDoctors.com.

Education & Training

University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1995 - 1997
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1982 - 1984
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioClass of 1982

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Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 1983 - 2028
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Board of Preventive Medicine Public Health & General Preventive Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Adductor-related groin injury: Prevalence and etiology during NCAA football games on artificial and natural grass surfaces.
Jarrett L Mitton, Michael C Meyers, Irene van Woerden, Ryan P Lindsay, James C Sterling
PM & R. 2026-04-01
2 citations
Lisfranc injury: Prevalence and maintaining a high index of suspicion for optimal evaluation.
Michael C. Meyers, James C. Sterling
The Physician and Sportsmedicine. 2021-08-25
8 citations
Radiographic findings of the upper extremity in collegiate rodeo athletes.
Michael C. Meyers, James C. Sterling, Tarek O. Souryal
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2003-04-01