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Dr. Richard Erickson, MD

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Dr. Richard Erickson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Carol Stream, IL.
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Dr. Richard Erickson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
Carol Stream, IL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Richard Erickson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Carol Stream, IL.

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Dr. Richard Erickson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Carol Stream, IL and has 39 years experience. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at University of Illinois Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Edward Hospital - Main Campus. Dr. Erickson has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Patellar Chondromalacia and Chondromalacia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Erickson received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 66 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Erickson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Patellar Chondromalacia
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Joint Pain
Patellar Chondromalacia
Chondromalacia
Joint Pain
Patellar Chondromalacia
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Bursitis
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Osteoarthritis of Knee
Tenosynovitis
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femur Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Cancer
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Still's Disease
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Fracture Care
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Neuroplasty
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Wheaton Internal Medicine Ltd.
    327 Gundersen Dr Ste A, Carol Stream, IL 60188
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 665-9155
  2. 2 Wheaton Orthopaedics Ltd
    636 Raymond Dr Ste 104, Naperville, IL 60563
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 355-2702
  3. 3 Office
    3329 75th St Fl 1, Woodridge, IL 60517
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 646-7000
  4. 4 Medical Office Building 2 - Naperville Campus - Neurology Suite 301
    120 Spalding Dr Ste 307, Naperville, IL 60540
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Erickson
4.9
Based on 66 Reviews
5 Stars (64)
4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (1)

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Sep 15, 2023
Personable, knowledgable, caring, compassionate, great bedside manner, excellent medical advice!
Tom Futrell — Sep 15, 2023
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Illinois Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Illinois Hospital
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Erickson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Erickson's profile.

Dr. Erickson frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Patellar Chondromalacia and Chondromalacia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Erickson, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Edward Hospital - Main Campus.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, Winfield, IL

  • Edward Hospital - Main Campus

    801 S Washington St, Naperville, IL