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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Was very nice. Explained things. Gave me hope
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
He and his team was great. They explained everything in detail. I now know my other options.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
He recommended an epidural steroid shot that provided great relief from the pain. Thank you so much!!!
(3 weeks 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!!!
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very friendly. Explained my MRI results. Treatment plan and referral made.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Profesional, friendly, courteous. Great communicator. Explains everything in detail. Highly recommended.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Best Doctor ever!!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Westerlund is an excellent doctor.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Only saw the PA. She was informative and professional
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Westerlund was excellent! He explained all details of my situation and devised an optimal plan of action. He is professional, thorough, knowledgeable, and has awesome bedside manners. He’s an excellent doctor.
(1 month ago)
Jun-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
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!!!
Very friendly. Explained my MRI results. Treatment plan and referral made.
Profesional, friendly, courteous. Great communicator. Explains everything in detail. Highly recommended.
Best Doctor ever!!
Dr. Westerlund is an excellent doctor.
Only saw the PA. She was informative and professional
Dr. Westerlund was excellent! He explained all details of my situation and devised an optimal plan of action. He is professional, thorough, knowledgeable, and has awesome bedside manners. He’s an excellent doctor.