John M Erickson MD

John M. Erickson, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity care, with clinical expertise spanning conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He provides both surgical and non-surgical treatment and works collaboratively with hand therapy to support recovery and function. Dr. Erickson earned his undergraduate degree from Baylor University, graduating summa cum laude, and completed medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He then pursued an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Michigan, followed by a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in Orthopaedic Surgery and in Surgery of the Hand, Dr. Erickson is recognized for his focused approach to upper extremity problems and evidence-informed care. His academic contributions include co-authoring peer-reviewed research on treatments for hand osteoarthritis. He practices with the Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center and serves as an independent clinician associated with Duke Raleigh Hospital. He has also been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.