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.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
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.
(6 days ago)
May-2026
Understood my condition and gave me hope.
(6 days ago)
May-2026
Very straightforward. Looked at all options and gave me his best recommendations.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
I didn’t mention but it’s been three weeks not working. Can speed up the injection please
(1 week ago)
May-2026
DR Westerlund was great 👍
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Great Doctor with a purpose
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Gave balanced info
And knew what I was asking about Capris pain management with corset
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Always a pleasure to see Dr. Westerlund. He’s a great Dr. & I trust the path he takes me on.
Great bedside manner.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Couldn’t ask for better care and very excited at how I have progressed after surgery! Thank you Dr. Westerlund!
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Westerlund is very kind and caring I really feel heard and cared for by him
(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
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 👍
Great Doctor with a purpose
Gave balanced info And knew what I was asking about Capris pain management with corset
Always a pleasure to see Dr. Westerlund. He’s a great Dr. & I trust the path he takes me on. Great bedside manner.
Couldn’t ask for better care and very excited at how I have progressed after surgery! Thank you Dr. Westerlund!
Dr. Westerlund is very kind and caring I really feel heard and cared for by him