
Overview
Dr. John Erickson is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Atlantic Medical Group Orthopedics in New Providence. With expertise in shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand procedures, Dr. Erickson utilizes state-of-the-art techniques to treat the entire upper extremity.Dr. Erickson earned his medical degree at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. While there, he was chosen for the AOA, a national honor society for medical students, and won the Rudy Camishion Award for Academic Excellence in Surgery. John then stayed at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson to complete his orthopedic surgery residency. John earned the Orthopedic Surgery Resident of the Year Award in 2016 and was nominated to the national American Orthopaedic Association’s Emerging Leaders Program. Dr. Erickson is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where he majored in the Biological Basis of Behavior, a discipline that has helped him improve doctor-patient communication and better understand the patient perspective.Dr. Erickson’s post-graduate training also includes a fellowship at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, where he focused on procedures for the hand and upper extremity. He traveled to Lyon, France, for a shoulder surgery fellowship with renowned experts Gilles Walch, Arnaud Godeneche and Lionel Neyton at the Centre Orthopedique Santy. John has also completed a fellowship with one of New Zealand’s most high-volume and well-published upper extremity surgeons, Dr. Peter Poon. Dr. Erickson treats his patients with high-level expertise for their hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder conditions.
Dr. Erickson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Erickson is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Erickson is currently accepting new patients.
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550 Central Avenue, Suite 600, New Providence, NJ 07974
140 Central Avenue, Clark, NJ 07066
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Erickson
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Is Dr. John Erickson a top-rated expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Erickson is classified as an Advanced 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. John Erickson specialize in?
While Dr. John Erickson is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. John Erickson accept my insurance?
Dr. John Erickson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 908-795-1192 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Erickson isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
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- BursitisDr. Erickson isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Erickson isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Distal Median Nerve DysfunctionDr. Erickson isExperienced. Learn about Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Erickson isExperienced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Erickson isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Ganglion CystDr. Erickson isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.

