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Dr. Melissa Erickson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.7 (29)
Map Pin Small Durham, NC
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Melissa Erickson, MD

Dr. Melissa Erickson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Durham, NC. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Rush University and is affiliated with Duke Regional Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Erickson an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Erickson works at Practice in Durham, NC with other offices in Morrisville, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Myelopathy, Cervical Spine Myelopathy and Spondylolisthesis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Erickson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Duke Medicine Circle Clinic
    30 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 684-5711
  2. 2
    Duke Orthopedics Arringdon
    5601 Arringdon Park Dr Ste 300, Morrisville, NC 27560 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 660-5066
  3. 3
    Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC
    40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 684-5711

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  • Duke Regional Hospital

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Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Spondylolisthesis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Radiculopathy
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Thoracic Stenosis
Whiplash
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Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Miner's Knee
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteosarcoma
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacral Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Facet Blocks
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
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    3.7
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    Based on 29 ratings
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    About Dr. Melissa Erickson, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1730356056
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Rush University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Melissa Erickson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Erickson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Erickson has seen patients for Myelopathy, Cervical Spine Myelopathy and Spondylolisthesis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Erickson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    29 patients have reviewed Dr. Erickson. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Erickson.

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