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Dr. Melissa Erickson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 47
Dr. Melissa Erickson, MD
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Dr. Melissa Erickson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Durham, NC.
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Dr. Melissa Erickson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 47
Durham, NC
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Melissa Erickson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Durham, NC.

About

Dr. Melissa Erickson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Durham, NC and has 18 years experience. They graduated from Rush University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Duke Regional Hospital and Duke University Hospital. Dr. Erickson has experience treating conditions like Myelopathy, Cervical Spine Myelopathy and Spondylolisthesis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Erickson received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Erickson also speaks Spanish. Dr. Erickson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Spondylolisthesis
Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Spondylolisthesis
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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Superior Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

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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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Erickson
3.7
Based on 29 Reviews
5 Stars (19)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (9)

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Patient Reviews
Sep 07, 2023
Knowledgeable, Personable, Caring, intensely interested in the patients ability to recover from pain associated with spine injury. Reliable, I’ve known many in the medical field in my lifetime…I would put my life in her hands without a blink of an eye.
V. Taylor advocate for Gradwell Girardi — Sep 07, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rush University
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melissa Erickson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Erickson's profile.

Dr. Erickson frequently treats the following conditions: Myelopathy, Cervical Spine Myelopathy and Spondylolisthesis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Melissa Erickson, MD is affiliated with Duke Regional Hospital and Duke University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Melissa Erickson, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC

  • Duke University Hospital

    2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC