Dr. Robert C Erickson M.D.
Orthopedist
2037 Wales Ave Nw Suite 110 Massillon OH, 44646About
Dr. Robert Erickson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Canton, OH. Dr. Erickson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Erickson tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1972
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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