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John Erickson,  MD

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John Erickson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

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Dr. John Erickson is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Atlantic Medical Group Orthopedics in New Providence. With expertise in shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand procedures, Dr. Erickson utilizes state-of-the-art techniques to treat the entire upper extremity.Dr. Erickson earned his medical degree at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. While there, he was chosen for the AOA, a national honor society for medical students, and won the Rudy Camishion Award for Academic Excellence in Surgery. John then stayed at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson to complete his orthopedic surgery residency. John earned the Orthopedic Surgery Resident of the Year Award in 2016 and was nominated to the national American Orthopaedic Association’s Emerging Leaders Program. Dr. Erickson is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where he majored in the Biological Basis of Behavior, a discipline that has helped him improve doctor-patient communication and better understand the patient perspective.Dr. Erickson’s post-graduate training also includes a fellowship at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, where he focused on procedures for the hand and upper extremity. He traveled to Lyon, France, for a shoulder surgery fellowship with renowned experts Gilles Walch, Arnaud Godeneche and Lionel Neyton at the Centre Orthopedique Santy. John has also completed a fellowship with one of New Zealand’s most high-volume and well-published upper extremity surgeons, Dr. Peter Poon. Dr. Erickson treats his patients with high-level expertise for their hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder conditions.

Areas of focus: Anatomic And Reverse Shoulder Arthoplasty, Carpal And Cubital Tunnel Syndromes, Elbow And Wrist Arthritis, Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Wrist And Elbow Arthroscopy

SPECIALTIES

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

AFFILIATIONS

  • Accountable Care Organization

  • Atlantic Medical Group

  • Overlook Medical Center

Where to see me

Insurance

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  • Aetna

  • Aetna Better Health

  • Aetna Exchange Plans (CVS)

  • Aetna Medicare Prime

  • Aetna Whole Health

  • AmBetter

  • Amerihealth

  • AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care

  • AmeriHealth Regional Preferred Local Value

  • Brighton Health Plan Solutions

  • Education & Experience

    TRAINING

    UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

    Medical School

    Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brun.

    Internship

    Robert Wood Johnson - Rutgers

    Residency

    NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, Waitemata DHB North Shore Hospital, Centre Orthopedique Santy

    Fellowship

    BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

    Orthopedic Surgery

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Patient Reviews

    OVERALL RATING

    4.8

    (273 ratings)
    77 reviews
    • 5.0
      Jun 25, 2026
      Dr. Erickson explained everything clearly and precisely in terms I could understand. He did not rush me, but rather spent as much time as needed to explain my condition.
    • 4.8
      Jun 25, 2026
      Examination was thorough, including several diagnostic tests. Dr Erickson listened to my concerns and took the time to explain my condition and various options/recommendations/outcomes. Did not feel rushed.
    • 5.0
      Jun 24, 2026
      Dr. John Erickson, was very patient, knowledgeable, and professional. I highly recommend him and his team.
    • 5.0
      Jun 21, 2026
      Everyone worked well together, front desk, x-ray, nursing staff, and MD all seem to work nicely together
    • 5.0
      Jun 18, 2026
      Absolutely love Dr Erickson. He's taken care of both my husband & myself.