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Duke Orthopaedics at Page Road4709 Creekstone Drive, Suite 300, Durham, NC 27703 map
Dr. Melissa Erickson is an orthopedic surgeon in Durham, NC. She treats patients with injuries to the musculoskeletal system.
Duke Orthopaedics at Page Road
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Melissa M. Erickson is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
4709 Creekstone Drive, Suite 300, Durham, NC 27703
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Melissa Erickson graduated from Rush Medical College in 2006 before completing a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC from 2006 to 2011. She then completed a fellowship in Spine Surgery at Mayo Clinic from 2011 to 2012.
Dr. Erickson has one office in North Carolina where she specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Spine Surgery.
Specialties
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Orthopedic Surgery
Being an orthopedic surgeon in North Carolina, Dr. Erickson is qualified to treat and diagnose all forms of damage to the musculoskeletal system, such as the bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and joints. Following a diagnosis, Dr. Erickson will typically prescribe surgery when less-invasive treatments have failed to produce the desired results or have been ruled out. Patients might need the care and attention of an orthopedic surgeon for sports injuries, sprains, torn ligaments, fractures, and more.
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specializing in orthopedic spine surgery, Dr. Erickson can diagnose and treat a range of conditions affecting the spine. These may include degenerative diseases, arthritic conditions, fractures, tumors, deformities such as scoliosis, and other conditions. Treatment techniques may range from invasive to minimally-invasive surgeries of the spine and vertebrae. However, depending upon the patient's diagnosis and medical history, treatments may be non-surgical in nature.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Rush Medical College
MD • 2006
Residency
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Duke University Medical Center • Durham, NC
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery • 2006 - 2011
Fellowship
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Mayo Clinic
Fellowship in Spine Surgery • 2011 - 2012
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
Latest Orthopedic Surgery News
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Nagging Low Back Pain? Try MindfulnessLen Canter, HealthDay Reporter, Dec 10, 2018 at 9:00 AM
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Nerve Zap Might Ease Pain of Herniated DiskAlan Mozes, HealthDay Reporter, Nov 27, 2018 at 9:00 AM