Dr. John Erickson M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
550 CENTRAL AVE STE 500 NEW PROVIDENCE NJ, 07974About
Dr. John Erickson is a hand surgeon practicing in NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ. Dr. Erickson specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
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