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John Erickson, M.D.
Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center
Orthopedics: Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
Raleigh
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.9
1.6K Ratings
591 Comments
Dr. John Erickson is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has earned the Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand. He also had fellowship training experience in upper extremity surgery.
4.9
1.6K Ratings
591 Comments
Dr. John Erickson is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has earned the Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand. He also had fellowship training experience in upper extremity surgery.
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Dr. John Erickson is a native of El Paso, TX. He graduated summa cum laude from Baylor University in 2000 and received his Doctorate in Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas in 2004 with honors. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Michigan Hospitals in Ann Arbor. In 2010, Dr. Erickson completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has earned the Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), the North Carolina Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the Robert E. Carroll Hand Club. Dr. Erickson joined Raleigh Hand Center in 2010.
Dr. Erickson is married to a pediatric surgeon at WakeMed Children’s Hospital, Dr. Kimberly Erickson, and they have one daughter. Outside of work he enjoys hiking, biking, photography, and spending time in the mountains, lakes, and coastal waters of North Carolina. Dr. Erickson and his family are members of Christ Church in downtown Raleigh.
Undergraduate: Baylor University, Waco TX
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Orthopedic Surgery Residency: University of Michigan Hospitals in Ann Arbor
Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN
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Excellent doctor! Extremely cordial and explains his diagnosis very explicitly!
Professional and kind
He Takes the time to listen to you and never feel rushed. He cares about his patients
Very nice Doctor!!!
Amazing doctor!I have been patient for 5 years and always received the best medical care possible
He is amazing doctor
Dr Erickson was excellent with my appointment. He answered all my questions and concerns very professionally and explained my surgery that I had and that everything was healing perfectly. I have nothing but praise, gratitude and respect for doctor Erickson. I Thank Him for his service.
I just love Dr. Erickson. His spirit is everything.
Great bedside manner, not waiting long. He explained my options well and I didn’t feel rushed.
Staff courteous, Dr Erickson is very informative, explains well, and gives several options for treatment. Explains why he thinks a certain procedure is best and why.