Dr. Melissa Maria Erickson, MD
At a glance
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Aetna, Cigna · See all
Graduated in 2006
Graduated from Rush University-Rush Medical College (Illinois) · See training
Board certification listed
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery · See credentials
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Specialty
Orthopedic Surgeon
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means.
Treatments & procedures
- cervical myelopathy
- herniated discs
- deformity
- stenosis
- tumor
- trauma
- motion preservation surgeries
- minimally invasive surgery
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- Rush University-Rush Medical College (Illinois)Medical school · MD · Completed 2006
- Duke UniversityGraduate school · MBA · Completed 2020
- Duke University Medical CenterResidency · Orthopaedic Surgery · Completed 2011
- Mayo Clinic (Minnesota)Fellowship · Spine Surgery · Completed 2012
Board certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic SurgeryCertification
About
Dr. Melissa Maria Erickson is an orthopedic surgeon and spine surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. She provides surgical management of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions, including cervical myelopathy, herniated discs, deformity, stenosis, tumor, and trauma. Her training includes an MD from Rush University-Rush Medical College, orthopaedic surgery residency at Duke University Medical Center, spine surgery fellowship at Mayo Clinic, and an MBA from Duke University. She is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and speaks English and Spanish.
- Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- NPI
- 1730356056
- Primary taxonomy
- 207X00000X
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melissa Maria Erickson’s specialty?
She is an orthopedic surgeon and spine surgeon who treats cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions.
What conditions and procedures are listed for Dr. Erickson?
Her listed areas include cervical myelopathy, herniated discs, deformity, stenosis, tumor, trauma, motion preservation surgeries, and minimally invasive surgery.
Where does Dr. Erickson practice?
She practices in Durham, NC, at 30 Duke Medicine Cir.
What training and certifications are listed for Dr. Erickson?
She earned an MD from Rush University-Rush Medical College, completed orthopaedic surgery residency at Duke University Medical Center and a spine surgery fellowship at Mayo Clinic, earned an MBA from Duke University, and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.