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.
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Great caring Doctor
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
Felt very confident about an ongoing issue after my consultation with Dr. Westerlund . He spoke in terms I could understand. Very professional.
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Great physician but just was too short with visit today! Left with other questions not answered.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
He took very good care and fixed my problem. Love Him and his staff.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Absolutely love Dr. Westerlund. He’s straight to the point and if he finds a problem he is going to fix it. Will not go to anyone else and will always recommend him to anyone with neck and back problems
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very professional and caring
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Was very nice. Explained things. Gave me hope
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
He and his team was great. They explained everything in detail. I now know my other options.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
He recommended an epidural steroid shot that provided great relief from the pain. Thank you so much!!!
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Always professional and makes me feel at home. Great Ora!! Placed a cage in my back in 2021, next day walked out of the hospital no problems!!!
(1 month ago)
Jul-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
Great caring Doctor
Felt very confident about an ongoing issue after my consultation with Dr. Westerlund . He spoke in terms I could understand. Very professional.
Great physician but just was too short with visit today! Left with other questions not answered.
He took very good care and fixed my problem. Love Him and his staff.
Absolutely love Dr. Westerlund. He’s straight to the point and if he finds a problem he is going to fix it. Will not go to anyone else and will always recommend him to anyone with neck and back problems
Very professional and caring
Was very nice. Explained things. Gave me hope
He and his team was great. They explained everything in detail. I now know my other options.
He recommended an epidural steroid shot that provided great relief from the pain. Thank you so much!!!
Always professional and makes me feel at home. Great Ora!! Placed a cage in my back in 2021, next day walked out of the hospital no problems!!!