L. Erik Westerlund, MD, FACS

Practice: Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic

Specialty: Orthopedics, Back, Spine Surgery

Office locations: Auburn, Dothan, Phenix City

Most recent review: 1 week ago Recent
4.9 out of 5
753 Ratings
327 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.

4.9 out of 5
753 Ratings
327 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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Highly recommend

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago) Nov-2026

Dr. Westerlund and his staff are incredibly amazing! From beginning to end our experience could not have been better.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago) Nov-2026

Dr. Westerlund is a great doctor an very informative. He helps in any way he can and makes sure patients understand what is going on and the way forward.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago) Nov-2026

Answers questions and very friendly

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago) Nov-2026

Explained everything and offered various solutions.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Dr. Erik Westerlund, took the extra time to walk me through step by step what was happening with my back and what the next steps were. Thank you for your time and patients.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

ALWAYS OUTSTANDING Ivey is very thorough very knowledgeable professional yet very very very caring and compassionate. THANK YOU

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Review finding in MRI and nerve study. Completely understood presentation and answered all of my questions.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Absolutely the best in orthopedic care, Dr Westerlund is the most knowledgeable doctor with 200 miles

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Oct-2026

Great visit

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Oct-2026
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