ErikContrerasMD
Orthopaedic Surgery • Hackensack, NJElbow Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery
Orthopedic Surgeon - Shoulder & Elbow Specialist
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Office
87 Summit Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601Phone+1 201-489-0022- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. Erik Contreras is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder & elbow surgery, sports medicine, and joint replacement. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed his orthopedic residency training at The Ohio State University, where he trained with expert surgeons taking care of NCAA Division 1 athletes. He then completed his fellowship training at the prestigious NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital in New York City, where he trained in all aspects of shoulder and elbow surgery under the guidance of world-renowned orthopedic surgeons. His philosophy is to treat each patient as a whole and develop an individualized treatment plan based on the patient’s needs and goals, beginning with nonsurgical treatment whenever possible. If surgery is needed, Dr. Contreras prefers to use minimally invasive techniques utilizing the most advanced technologies available.
Clinical Expertise
- Shoulder arthroplasty, Rotator cuff injuries, Complex shoulder surgery, Shoulder replacement, Cubital tunnel syndrome, Shoulder surgery, Elbow dislocation, Elbow trauma, Elbow reconstruction, Elbow arthroscopy, Elbow surgery, Elbow arthroplasty, Shoulder dislocations, Shoulder pain, Shoulder fracture, Shoulder stabilzation, Shoulder reconstruction, Shoulder trauma, Shoulder osteoarthritis, Sports medicine
Education & Training
New York University School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic HospitalFellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Orthopaedic Surgery, 2022 - 2023
Ohio State University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2017 - 2022
University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 2017
Certifications & Licensure
NJ State Medical License 2023 - 2025
NY State Medical License 2022 - 2024
OH State Medical License 2017 - 2020
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- REVERSE SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY DESIGN: INLAY VS. ONLAY DOES IT REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?Nathan P Mercer, Christopher A Colasanti, Erik Contreras, Ryan W Simovitch, Joseph D Zuckerman> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2024 Apr 4
- Shoulder prosthetic joint infections presenting as atypical sinus tracts - A case series.Erik S Contreras, Mandeep S Virk, Young W Kwon, Joseph D Zuckerman> ;JSES International. 2024 Mar 1
- Treatment of Glenoid Wear with the Use of Augmented Glenoid Components in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Scoping Review.Kingery, M., Zuckerman, J., Virk, M., Contreras, E.> ;JBJS Reviews. 2023 Oct 1
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Journal Articles
- Risk factors for symptomatic hardware removal after plate fixation of olecranon fracturesContreras ES, Lynch DJ, Hatef S, Speeckaert AL, Goyal KS, Current Orthopaedic Practice, 9/2021
Professional Memberships
- Member
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- American Shoulder and Elbow SurgeonsFellow Member
Hospital Affiliations
Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical CenterHackensack, New Jersey
External Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ErikContrerasMD
- Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ErikContrerasMD
- Practice Websitehttps://www.cahillorthopedic.com/erik-s-contreras-md/
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