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Erik Hansen, MD
Joint Replacement Surgery • Orthopedic SurgeryChief, Arthroplasty Division- Telehealth Visits
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Erik Hansen, MD
Joint Replacement Surgery • Orthopedic SurgeryChief, Arthroplasty Division- Telehealth Visits
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About me
Dr. Erik Hansen is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in surgeries of the hip and knee, including reconstruction, replacement and revision (surgery to address problems with or caused by a previous implant). He has expertise in the direct anterior approach for hip joint replacement, a minimally invasive approach that has advantages such as faster postoperative healing and enhanced joint stability.
Hansen has been the William R. Murray, MD, Endowed Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery since 2019. In research, he focuses on diagnosing, treating and preventing infections around artificial joints.
Hansen earned his medical degree and completed an orthopedic surgery residency at UCSF. He served as a fellow in adult reconstructive surgery at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Hansen directs a database of total joint replacements as well as a database of postsurgical joint infections for the surgery.
Education & training
Board certification
- Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship
- Reconstruction, Thomas Jefferson University Hosp - Ortho Surgery
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of CA at San Francisco-Orthopaedic Surg
Internship
- General Surgery, UCSF School of Medicine -GME
Degree
- MD, UCSF School of Medicine
Academic title
- Clinical Professor
My expertise
Specialties
Conditions
Treatments
- Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Total Hip Replacement
- Knee Arthroplasty
Locations
My research
Publications
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- May 27, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr Hansen is a great surgeon and a wonderful person.
- May 26, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Hansen is the best! Orthopedic surgeon. Medical doctor. Compassionate human being.
- May 18, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Hansen is exceptional. He did my left knee replacement 10 years ago, and all looks good.
- May 14, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. H was exceptional in his bedside manner. I felt so listened to, and respected in our consultation.
- May 7, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Hansen is the absolute best! He is highly qualifies, sensitive , and caring. He listens. He suggests.
- May 5, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Erik Hansen listened intently and provided detailed, exacting care. His expertise and knowledge instill a feeling of calm confidence.
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