Dr. L. Erik Westerlund, M.D. earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center. He then completed a fellowship in Spine Surgery at the Thomas Jefferson University Medical Center and Rothman Institute Division of Spine Surgery.
Dr. Westerlund’s specialties include Minimally Invasive & Complex Spine Surgery.
Dr. L. Erik Westerlund, M.D. earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center. He then completed a fellowship in Spine Surgery at the Thomas Jefferson University Medical Center and Rothman Institute Division of Spine Surgery.
Dr. Westerlund’s specialties include Minimally Invasive & Complex Spine Surgery.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Friendly and easy to understand the explanation of the problem.
(5 days ago)
Jun-2026
.. Dr Westerlund … didn’t make me feel rushed even though they were backed up with appointments. He looked over MRI (cd brought) and Xray (done there) and deduced that further test should be done for best diagnosis based on his assessment o. Thank you SIR!!
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
I never saw Dr. WESTERLUND but his assistant was wonderful. Very professional, caring and made sure that I understood the next steps and what the issue was with my neck.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Listen to what was going on with my Back and took it very seriously. Highly recommend Doctor!!
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
I did not see Dr Westerlund. I only saw Ivy, his PA.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Westerlund takes his time and truly cares. His P.A. is also knowledgeable and compassionate.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Very experienced and innovative...he is obviously very intelligent but has such a compassionate spirit...so very hard to find in doctors in general. Could easily be arrogant, but never had any sense of that at all.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Very efficient and friendly office staff and Dr W was very nice and explained fully my condition and treatment needed
A very good experience
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Explained the problem with my neck where I could understand it. Very personable & gave me hope for a solution for my pain. I was very satisfied with my visit. Everyone was super nice!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
He was very nice and took his time answering any questions I had
(1 month ago)
May-2026
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AOC - Dothan
512 North Shady Lane Dothan, AL 36303
AOC - Auburn
161 E. University Drive Auburn, AL 36832
AOC - Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
4401 River Chase Drive Phenix City, AL 36867
Dr. L. Erik Westerlund, M.D. graduated from The University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences in Charlottesville, VA, and he earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. After medical school, he went to the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center where he completed a general surgery internship and a post-doctoral research fellowship in Applied Orthopaedic Biomechanics. He also completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center in Charlottesville, VA. To receive his speciality in spine surgery, Dr. Westerlund completed a fellowship at the Thomas Jefferson University Medical Center and Rothman Institute Division of Spine Surgery in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Westerlund is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the North American Spine Society. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Georgia Orthopedic Society and Southern Orthopedic Association. Dr. Westerlund has published extensively in scientific journals and he has published numerous textbook chapters. He will continue to research spinal disease and injuries at the Hughston Foundation and to present his findings at national and international meetings.
Dr. Westerlund specializes in orthopaedic spinal surgery with an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques. As a fellowship-trained reconstructive spine surgeon, Dr. Westerlund appreciates that every patient is unique and that every neck and back problem requires a special, thoughtful solution. Many of his patients do not require surgery, and are often successfully treated using nonsurgical options. For those who do require surgery, he uses the least invasive operative solution possible to help the patient heal quickly and achieve the very best outcome.
Dr. Westerlund’s Specialties Include: Minimally Invasive & Complex Spine Surgery
Friendly and easy to understand the explanation of the problem.
.. Dr Westerlund … didn’t make me feel rushed even though they were backed up with appointments. He looked over MRI (cd brought) and Xray (done there) and deduced that further test should be done for best diagnosis based on his assessment o. Thank you SIR!!
I never saw Dr. WESTERLUND but his assistant was wonderful. Very professional, caring and made sure that I understood the next steps and what the issue was with my neck.
Listen to what was going on with my Back and took it very seriously. Highly recommend Doctor!!
I did not see Dr Westerlund. I only saw Ivy, his PA.
Dr. Westerlund takes his time and truly cares. His P.A. is also knowledgeable and compassionate.
Very experienced and innovative...he is obviously very intelligent but has such a compassionate spirit...so very hard to find in doctors in general. Could easily be arrogant, but never had any sense of that at all.
Very efficient and friendly office staff and Dr W was very nice and explained fully my condition and treatment needed A very good experience
Explained the problem with my neck where I could understand it. Very personable & gave me hope for a solution for my pain. I was very satisfied with my visit. Everyone was super nice!
He was very nice and took his time answering any questions I had