Erik N. Hansen, M.D.

Orthopedic surgeon

Dr. Erik Hansen is an orthopedic surgeon in the Arthroplasty Service of the UCSF Orthopedic Institute. Hansen specializes in reconstructive, replacement and revision surgery of the hip and knee, and has expertise in the direct anterior hip approach for hip joint replacement. In his research, he focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of periprosthetic joint infection.

Hansen earned a medical degree and completed an orthopedic surgery residency at UCSF. He served as a fellow in adult reconstructive surgery at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Hansen directs a total joint database and a periprosthetic infection database, and is an assistant professor in residence of orthopedic surgery.

Arthritis and Joint Replacement Center
1500 Owens St.
San Francisco, CA 94158
Phone: (415) 353–2808
Fax: (415) 885–3862

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Osteoarthritis of the Hip

• Osteoarthritis of the Knee