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Dr. Richard Erickson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 73
Dr. Richard Erickson, MD
4.9 (66 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Erickson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Carol Stream, IL.
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Dr. Richard Erickson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 73
Carol Stream, IL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Richard Erickson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Carol Stream, IL.

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Dr. Erickson graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at University of Illinois Hospital.Dr. Richard Erickson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Carol Stream, IL and has 39 years experience. Dr. Erickson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Edward Hospital-Main Campus, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital and Elmhurst Hospital-Main Campus. Dr. Erickson has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Patellar Disorders and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Erickson received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 66 times. Dr. Erickson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Erickson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Joint Pain
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Joint Pain
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Chondromalacia
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Labral Repair
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Cancer
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Still's Disease
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Replacement
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Joint Replacement Surgery
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Reconstructive Surgery of Hip and Knee
Removal of Bone Spur
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Fusion
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Wheaton Internal Medicine LTD.
    327 Gundersen Dr Ste A, Carol Stream, IL 60188
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 665-9155
  2. 2 Edward-Elmhurst Health Center And Immediate Care-Lombard-Orthopedics
    130 S Main St Ste 304, Lombard, IL 60148
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 646-7000
  3. 3 Medical Office Building 2-Naperville Campus-Neurology
    120 Spalding Dr Ste 307, Naperville, IL 60540
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 646-7000
  4. 4 Wheaton Orthopaedics LTD
    636 Raymond Dr Ste 104, Naperville, IL 60563
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Erickson
4.9
Based on 66 Reviews
5 Stars (64)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (1)

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Sep 15, 2023
Personable, knowledgable, caring, compassionate, great bedside manner, excellent medical advice!
Tom Futrell — Sep 15, 2023
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Illinois Hospital
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Residency

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  • University of Illinois Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Erickson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Erickson's profile.

Dr. Erickson frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Patellar Disorders and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Erickson, MD is affiliated with Edward Hospital-Main Campus, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital and Elmhurst Hospital-Main Campus.

Yes, Dr. Richard Erickson, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Edward Hospital-Main Campus

    801 S Washington St, Naperville, IL

  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, Winfield, IL

  • Elmhurst Hospital-Main Campus

    155 E Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst, IL