
Overview
Erika D. Sears, MD, MS, serves as a faculty member in the Section of Plastic Surgery at the University of Michigan Health System.Dr. Sears received her Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Michigan Medical School. She completed the Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency and Hand Surgery Fellowship at the University of Michigan. She also received additional research training in health services research as a fellow of the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program, where she earned a Masters of Science from the University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School.Clinical Specialization: Dr. Sears specializes in hand surgery (including treatment of upper extremity trauma, hand and wrist arthritis, nerve injury and compression, Dupuytren contracture, joint contracture, and hand tumors among other hand disorders) and reconstructive plastic surgery.
Dr. Sears is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Frostbite, Kienbock's Disease, Nerve Decompression, and Mastectomy.
Dr. Sears is board certified in Surgery Of The Hand and Plastic Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 84 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste A1200, Lobby A, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Sears 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.
Domino's Farms
Kevin Chung is a Hand Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Chung is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction, Trigger Thumb, Fasciotomy, and Wrist Arthroscopy. Dr. Chung is board certified in Surgery Of The Hand and Plastic Surgery.
Domino's Farms
Steven C. Haase, M.D. serves as a faculty member in the Section of Plastic Surgery at the University of Michigan Health System. As Medical Director for Wound Care, Dr. Haase also helps coordinate the inpatient and outpatient aspects of wound care for many patients in our health system.Dr. Haase attended college at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry/Pre-Medicine. He then received his M.D. degree from the University of Illinois before moving to Ann Arbor to begin General Surgery Residency training at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Following this, he finished Plastic Surgery Fellowship training at the University of Michigan. To expand on his interest in hand surgery, he then traveled to Rochester, Minnesota, to complete a Hand Surgery Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic.Dr. Haase is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc, with additional certification in the subspecialty of Hand Surgery. He is an active member of several surgical societies, including to the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Association for Hand Surgery, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Haase specializes in hand surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery. As a hand surgeon, he cares for a wide variety of clinical problems, including trauma (fractures, tendon lacerations, nerve injury), nerve compression (carpal tunnel and others), wrist injuries and fractures, job-related injuries or disorders, and arthritis. He has a special interest in skin cancers of the hand, as well as other hand tumors and growths. Dr. Haase is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Haase is board certified in Surgery Of The Hand and Plastic Surgery.
C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
Christian J. Vercler, M.D. is a faculty member in the Section of Plastic Surgery in the Department of Surgery with a joint appointment in the Department of Neurosurgery at Michigan Medicine. He serves as Co-Chief of the Clinical Ethics Service of the Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine at the University of Michigan. He is a diplomate of both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery.Dr. Vercler received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Wheaton College (IL). He attended medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He completed general surgery training at Emory University and plastic surgery at the Harvard Plastic Surgery Program. He then did an additional fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery at the University of Michigan.Dr. Vercler has a special interest in medical ethics. He completed a Fellowship in Clinical Ethics at the Emory University Center for Ethics and earned a Masters of Arts degree in Bioethics from Trinity. He currently serves as the Chair of the Pediatric Ethics Committee of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and is Co-Chair of the Adult Ethics Committee at Michigan Medicine. Additionally, he is chair of the Bioethics Committee of the Michigan State Medical Society and past chair of both the ASPS Ethics Committee and Ethics Interest Group of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Vercler focuses primarily on pediatric plastic surgery and craniofacial deformities in children and adults. Dr. Vercler is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metopic Ridge, Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy. Dr. Vercler is board certified in Surgery and Plastic Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Erika D. Sears
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Erika D. Sears?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Erika D. Sears by calling their office at 734-998-6022. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Erika D. Sears a top-rated expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Erika D. Sears is classified as an Elite expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, 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. Erika D. Sears specialize in?
While Dr. Erika D. Sears is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Nerve Decompression, and Mastectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.
Does Dr. Erika D. Sears participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Erika D. Sears has published 84 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Erika D. Sears's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Erika D. Sears accept my insurance?
Dr. Erika D. Sears accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and McLaren Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-998-6022 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Sears isElite. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Breast CancerDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- FrostbiteDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Frostbite.
- Ganglion CystDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.
- MastectomyDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Mastectomy.
- Nerve DecompressionDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Nerve Decompression.


