Dr. Kent Erickson MD, Preventative Medicine Specialist
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Dr. Kent Erickson MD

Emergency Physician | Sports Medicine

5/5(31)
17183 I-45 MOB1 550 The Woodlands TX, 77385
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Kent Erickson, MD, PhD, FAAFP, DABFM, works at Houston Methodist Hospital in The Woodlands, Texas. He specializes in family medicine, occupational medicine, aerospace medicine, travel medicine, office procedures and is one of the founders of the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine. Dr. Erickson was also awarded multiple patient satisfaction awards and with an excellence in treating injured workers. He serves as Distant Faculty at Baylor College of Medicine, and a Editorial Board Member at the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine.

Education and Training

Istanbul University

Baylor College of Medicine 1997

UTSW 2002

ISTANBUL UNIV, ISTANBUL TIP FAK, ISTANBUL, TURKEY 1991

Board Certification

American Board of Family Medicine

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 33 years of experience
Dr. Kent Erickson MD
Dr. Kent Erickson MD's Expert Contributions
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Areas of expertise and specialization

Emergency MedicineOccupational MedicineAerospace Medicine FAA Pilot ExamsOccupational Medicine DOT Driver ExaminerTravel MedicineOffice Procedures and EstheticsFamily Medicine and Primary CareExecutive and Corporate Health

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Adjunct Faculty Baylor College of Medicine 2014 - 2017
  • Editorial Board Member Journal of Urgent Care Magazine 2009 - 2017

Awards

  • Patients' Choice Award, 2008-2012   
  • Compassionate Doctor Recognition, 2011-2012   
  • Excellence in Treating Injured Workers   

Professional Society Memberships

  • Texas Medical Association, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Articles and Publications

  • Articles in Emergency Medicine Magazine

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Passion for the Medical Field, Enjoying your Profession, Family Support, Wife, Hard Work

Hobbies / Sports

  • Family, Basketball, Martial Arts, Piano, Traveling

Dr. Kent Erickson MD's Practice location

Methodist Hospital

17183 I-45 MOB1 550 -
The Woodlands, TX 77385
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9305 Pinecroft Drive Suite 101 -
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
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17183 I 45 S STE 550 -
SHENANDOAH, TX 77385
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Practice At 401 Greens Rd

401 Greens Rd -
Houston, TX 77060
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