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Erik Contreras, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Hackensack, NJ

ErikContrerasMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Hackensack, NJ

Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Orthopedic Surgeon - Shoulder & Elbow Specialist

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  • Office

    87 Summit Ave
    Hackensack, NJ 07601
    Phone+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 Hospital
    New York University School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic HospitalFellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Orthopaedic Surgery, 2022 - 2023
  • Ohio State University Hospital
    Ohio State University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2017 - 2022
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 2017

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2017 - 2020

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Risk factors for symptomatic hardware removal after plate fixation of olecranon fractures  
    Contreras ES, Lynch DJ, Hatef S, Speeckaert AL, Goyal KS, Current Orthopaedic Practice, 9/2021

Professional Memberships