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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He was very nice and took his time answering any questions I had
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Thank you!
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Magnificent surgeon. after my cervical 3 level fusion-decompression and reconstruction my neck feels fantastic...my hands and arms fell great. He is very thorough in both bed side manner and the OR... highly recommend him for any spine issues...
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr Westerlund was timely, cordial & knowledgeable with my back problems.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Finally found someone to help me I'm very pleased thank u.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr Westerlund was kind and patient, professional, thorough, and friendly. I feel really good about his recommended treatment plan and I appreciate him taking time to explain everything.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Understood my condition and gave me hope.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Very straightforward. Looked at all options and gave me his best recommendations.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
I didn’t mention but it’s been three weeks not working. Can speed up the injection please
(1 month ago)
May-2026
DR Westerlund was great 👍
(1 month ago)
Apr-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
He was very nice and took his time answering any questions I had
Thank you!
Magnificent surgeon. after my cervical 3 level fusion-decompression and reconstruction my neck feels fantastic...my hands and arms fell great. He is very thorough in both bed side manner and the OR... highly recommend him for any spine issues...
Dr Westerlund was timely, cordial & knowledgeable with my back problems.
Finally found someone to help me I'm very pleased thank u.
Dr Westerlund was kind and patient, professional, thorough, and friendly. I feel really good about his recommended treatment plan and I appreciate him taking time to explain everything.
Understood my condition and gave me hope.
Very straightforward. Looked at all options and gave me his best recommendations.
I didn’t mention but it’s been three weeks not working. Can speed up the injection please
DR Westerlund was great 👍