Overview
Dr. Erik Hansen is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery. His areas of interest include partial and total knee arthroplasty, revision total knee arthroplasty, primary and revision total hip arthroplasty, hip abductor/gluteus tendon repairs, and robotic-assisted surgery. He did his undergraduate education at the University of Georgia where he graduated with a BS in microbiology. He then began his medical training at the Medical College of Georgia where he received his M.D. and graduated top of his class. Dr. Hansen then completed his internship and residency at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. He joined MUSC in 2020 after completing a fellowship in adult reconstruction, preservation, and resurfacing at Washington University in St. Louis.
His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Acute Pain, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hansen is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 1st Floor, Charleston, SC 29407
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Hansen has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Dr. Christopher E. Gross is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery currently serving as the Director of the Foot and Ankle Division and Fellowship Director at the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed a fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgery after completing his residency training at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He graduated from Harvard Medical School. As an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Gross is interested in complex reconstruction of the ankle in addition to cartilage injuries that range from small defects to end-stage ankle arthritis. With his partner Dr. Scott, he has developed a multidisciplinary research division by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, improved implant design, and long-term patient outcomes. He is the author of over 90 published journal articles, 30 textbook chapters, and is the editor/author of a textbook about Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgery. He has over 250 national and international presentations relating to orthopaedics. Dr. Gross is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Flat Feet, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Gross is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Erik J. Hansen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Erik J. Hansen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Erik J. Hansen by calling their office at 843-876-0111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Erik J. Hansen a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Erik J. Hansen is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Erik J. Hansen specialize in?
While Dr. Erik J. Hansen is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, and Acute Pain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Erik J. Hansen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Erik J. Hansen has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Erik J. Hansen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Erik J. Hansen accept my insurance?
Dr. Erik J. Hansen accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-876-0111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute PainDr. Hansen isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Hansen isExperienced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- BursitisDr. Hansen isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Hansen isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Hansen isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Osteolysis Syndrome RecessiveDr. Hansen isExperienced. Learn about Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive.
- TendinitisDr. Hansen isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.