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L. Erik Westerlund, MD, FACS
Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic
Orthopedics, Spine, Back
Auburn, Dothan, Phenix City
5.0
179 Ratings
79 Comments
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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5.0
179 Ratings
79 Comments
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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512 North Shady Lane
Dothan, AL 36303
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Auburn, AL 36832
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4401 River Chase Drive
Phenix City, AL 36867
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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
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He explained my concerns regarding a potential back surgery to my satisfaction. I then asked him if he would tell my wife the same thing in a week or so and he agreed. He’s very easy to talk to.
Very professional and easy to talk to. Highly recommend!
I very satisfied with the care and treatment I received from Dr Westerlund he is the best
He is the Best
There was no waiting to see the doctor. The doctor answered all my questions. All the staff was very polite.
Excellent in every way!
He and his staff are always professional and very courteous. They answer all of your questions that you may have. They also recommend services that might help you that you didn’t know that they offered.
Excellent physician !! Highly recommend with no reservations!! Listens intently, and explains everything in an understandable manner!!
He was very personable and a good listener. He got me in and out quickly while addressing all my concerns.
On time and efficient