Dr. L Erik Westerlund M.D., Orthopedist
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Dr. L Erik Westerlund M.D.

Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

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6262 VETERANS PKWY COLUMBUS GA, 31909
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About

As a fellowship-trained reconstructive spine surgeon, I appreciate that every patient is unique and that every neck and back problem requires a special, thoughtful solution. Many of the patients I see do not require surgery, and these patients are evaluated then referred for non-surgical care as a first priority. For those patients that do require a surgical solution, I believe in using the least invasive operative solution possible to help patients heal quickly and achieve their very best.

Education and Training

Georgetown University School of Medicine 1995

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Complex adult neck and back surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Director and Surgeon, Integrated Spine Surgery Program St. Francis Spine Center, St. Francis Hospital 2008 - 2018

Treatments

  • Osteoporosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Neck Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Herniated Disc
  • Pain
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)

Areas of research

Advanced osteobiologics, musculoskeletal biomaterials, medical 3D printing, medical device design and development

Dr. L Erik Westerlund M.D.'s Practice location

L Erik Westerlund

2300 Manchester Expy Suite 006 -
Columbus, GA 31904
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6262 VETERANS PKWY -
COLUMBUS, GA 31909
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New patients: 706-324-6661
Fax: 706-494-3201

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