Rachel A. Erickson, DO

Dr. Rachel Erickson, M.D. is a primary care sports medicine doctor and part of the EmergeOrtho—Blue Ridge Region Sports Medicine team. With fellowships in nonoperative sports medicine, Dr. Erickson specializes in treating and managing all manner of sports injuries in our EmergeOrtho—Blue Ridge Region’s Orthopedic Urgent Care locations. If the injury requires surgery, she facilitates referrals to our specialists to keep the continuity of care, comfort, and treatment of the patient intact.

Dr. Erickson’s experience as a sports medicine doctor is enhanced by research and a breadth of experience in providing medical care and sideline coverage for kids, athletes and active adults of all ages via coverage of high school, collegiate, community, and mass participation sporting events. She is also an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys waterfall chasing, kayaking, biking, soccer, and running.

Education and Expertise
Dr. Erickson obtained her undergraduate degree from Saint Norbert College, De Pere, WI. She is a graduate of the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Erickson then completed her residency at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. Following this, she completed two fellowships: at the University of Iowa Division of Family Medicine and at the Oregon Health and Science University at the University of Oregon.

As a sports doctor, Dr. Erickson is board-certified in Family Medicine by both the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and the American Board of Family Medicine. She has received additional certification in Sports Medicine, as well.

Specialties
Dr. Erickson diagnoses and treats injuries and conditions affecting these areas of the body:

Neck/shoulder, including frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, and shoulder instability
Arm/elbow, including sprains and tennis or golf elbow
Hand/wrist, including carpal tunnel syndrome, mallet finger, and hand and wrist fractures
Hip/knee, including ligament tears and arthritis
Upper/lower leg, including fractures, joint dislocations, and shin splints
Foot/ankle, including Achilles tendon rupture and ankle sprains

Sports Medicine Treatment—Nonoperative
Cortisone injections
Platelet-rich plasma injections
Ultrasound-guided injections
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Viscosupplementation
Sports-related concussion
Stress-related bone injuries
Tendinopathies
Female Athlete Triad / Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport

Education
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Wisconsin Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship: University of Iowa, Division of Family Medicine
Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship: Oregon Health and Science University at the University of Oregon