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Erek Latzka, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Brighton, MA

Erek William Latzka MD RMSK

Physical Medicine/Rehab•Brighton, MA

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Sports Medicine Physician at Boston Sports & Biologics

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  • 736 Cambridge St.Brighton, MA 02135

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Summary

  • Dr. Erek Latzka is a Sports Medicine physiatrist in Wellesley MA. He received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and has been in practice 10 years, previously at the University of Washington in Seattle. He specializes in sports medicine and is expert in orthobiologics (including Platelet Rich Plasma and Bone Marrow Concentrate), musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound, and minimally invasive ultrasound guided procedures (particularly ultrasound guided carpal tunnel and trigger finger releases). He was the first person in the country to offer Ultrasound Guided Carpal Tunnel Releases with both the Sonex technique and the Thread technique.

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Education & Training

  • Swedish First Hill
    Swedish First HillSports Medicine, 2017 - 2018
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2014 - 2017
  • Steward Carney Hospital
    Steward Carney HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2013 - 2014
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 2013
  • University of North Carolina
    University of North CarolinaB.A., Economics, 2005 - 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2023 - 2027
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2014 - 2023
  • MT State Medical License
    MT State Medical License 2017 - 2018
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine
    American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine
  • Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography (RMSK)
    APCARegistered in Musculoskeletal Sonography (RMSK)

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Innovator & Influencer Honoree American Academy of PM&R
  • "Top Performer" (top 10% nationally) in Orthobiologic Outcomes Databiologics, 2025
  • Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2024-2025

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Ultrasound-Guided Releases of Common Upper Extremity Nerve and Tendon Entrapments  
    Nakagawa H, Latzka E, Colberg R, Henning T, Sussman W, Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports, 8/24/2024
  • Evidence for Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release  
    2. Wise A, Pourcho AM, Henning PT, Latzka EW, Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports, 3/9/2021

Books/Book Chapters

  • ACSM’s Sports Medicine: A comprehensive review. 
    Chapter: Orthobiologic Therapies 
    Abadin A, Latzka E, Harmon K.Editors: Francis O'Connor.Edition 2,2024
  • The Youth Athlete: A Practitioner’s Guide to Providing Comprehensive Sports Medicine Care 
    Chapter: Musculoskeletal Injuries of the Hand & Fingers 
    LaCourse M, Latzka E.Editors: Brian Krabak.Academic Press2023
  • Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 
    Chapter: E. Musculoskeletal Injuries of the Hand & Fingers. 
    McMullen CW, Latzka EW, Laker SR, De Luigi AJ, Harrast MA.Elsevier2021

Lectures

  • Non-Traumatic Injuries of the Hand & Wrist 
    AMSSM National Fellow Online Lecture Series - 5/21/2025
  • Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) 
    AMSSM National Fellow Online Lecture Series - 3/2024
  • Sports Injuries of the Hand and Wrist 
    AMSSM National Fellow Online Lecture Series - 6/2023

Other

Press Mentions

  • LIVE Garden Report: Sports Medicine Doctor Talks Jayson Tatum Injury and Recovery
    LIVE Garden Report: Sports Medicine Doctor Talks Jayson Tatum Injury and RecoveryMay 13th, 2025

Committees

  • Expert, AAPMR's Technical Expert Panel on Biologic Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee 2023 - 2024
  • Member (1 of 8), AAPMR Biologics Curriculum Committee 2022 - 2023

Professional Memberships

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  • Boston Sports & Biologicshttps://bostonsportsandbiologics.com/about/about-dr-erek-latzka
  • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ereklatzkamd/?hl=en

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