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L Westerlund, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbus, GA

L Erik Westerlund MD FACS, FAAOS

Orthopedic Spine Surgery


Division co-director, Reconstructive Spine Surgery Director, Hughston Spine Outcomes Lab

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  • 6262 Veterans PkwyColumbus, GA 31909

  • Phone+1 706-324-6661

  • Fax+1 706-494-3201

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Summary

  • Dr. Westerlund is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon in Georgia. The focus of his practice is on minimally invasive spine surgery techniques for the neck and back. He treats cervical disc problems, cervical spine stenosis (with neck and arm pain), mid back and low back surgical problems, disc herniations with leg pain, sciatica, spinal instability, spinal deformity, and other complex spinal conditions.
    Dr. Westerlund is a thought leader in the field of spine surgery, and teaches and speaks to surgeon audiences nationally and internationally.
    He has interests in research, design, and industry development to advance the field of spine surgery for all patients. He is personally committed to data driven and least invasive treatment strategies, with a focus on individual best patient outcome.

Education & Training

  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997 - 2001
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2001 - 2002
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1995 - 2002
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

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