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Office
87 Summit Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601Phone+1 201-489-0022
Summary
- Dr. Erik Contreras is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder & elbow surgery, sports medicine, and joint replacement. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed his orthopedic residency training at The Ohio State University, where he trained with expert surgeons taking care of NCAA Division 1 athletes. He then completed his fellowship training at the prestigious NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital in New York City, where he trained in all aspects of shoulder and elbow surgery under the guidance of world-renowned orthopedic surgeons. His philosophy is to treat each patient as a whole and develop an individualized treatment plan based on the patient’s needs and goals, beginning with nonsurgical treatment whenever possible. If surgery is needed, Dr. Contreras prefers to use minimally invasive techniques utilizing the most advanced technologies available.
Clinical Expertise
- Shoulder arthroplasty, Rotator cuff injuries, Complex shoulder surgery, Shoulder replacement, Cubital tunnel syndrome, Shoulder surgery, Elbow dislocation, Elbow trauma, Elbow reconstruction, Elbow arthroscopy, Elbow surgery, Elbow arthroplasty, Shoulder dislocations, Shoulder pain, Shoulder fracture, Shoulder stabilzation, Shoulder reconstruction, Shoulder trauma, Shoulder osteoarthritis, Sports medicine
Education & Training
- New York University School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic HospitalFellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Orthopaedic Surgery, 2022 - 2023
- Ohio State University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2017 - 2022
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 2017
Certifications & Licensure
- NJ State Medical License 2023 - 2025
- NY State Medical License 2022 - 2024
- OH State Medical License 2017 - 2020
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Reverse shoulder arthroplasty design-inlay vs. onlay: does it really make a difference?Christopher A Colasanti, Nathaniel P Mercer, Nathaniel P Mercer, Erik Contreras, Ryan W Simovitch
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2024-09-01 - Shoulder prosthetic joint infections presenting as atypical sinus tracts - A case series.Erik S Contreras, Mandeep S Virk, Young W Kwon, Joseph D Zuckerman
JSES International. 2024-03-01 - Treatment of Glenoid Wear with the Use of Augmented Glenoid Components in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Scoping Review.Erik S Contreras, Matthew T Kingery, Joseph D Zuckerman, Mandeep S Virk
JBJS Reviews. 2023-10-01
Journal Articles
- Risk factors for symptomatic hardware removal after plate fixation of olecranon fracturesContreras ES, Lynch DJ, Hatef S, Speeckaert AL, Goyal KS, Current Orthopaedic Practice, 9/2021
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- American Shoulder and Elbow SurgeonsFellow Member
External Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ErikContrerasMD
- Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ErikContrerasMD
- Practice Websitehttps://www.cahillorthopedic.com/erik-s-contreras-md/
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