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Erik Hansen, MD
Joint Replacement Surgery • Orthopedic SurgeryChief, Arthroplasty Division- Telehealth Visits
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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- June 25, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr Hansen listened and took the time to answer all my questions. He also worked with scheduling to expedite my surgery based on my current condition
- June 23, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Both Dr Hansen and Lora Rancourt were excellent!!
- June 22, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Hansen listened closely to what I had to see about my two-year odyssey to finally see him. He asked questions about my history with the pain I am experiencing. Then he was very thorough in his explanation of the x-ray of my knee and what he recommended for treatment, which is a knee replacement surgery. He was also clear about what to expect post-surgery. And he spoke in layperson's terms so I was able to understand everything he said.
- June 11, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Hansen is the best!
- June 10, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Hansen is terrific. He is so professional and caring. He checked my incision and went over my recovery in detail. Great support!
- June 9, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr Hansen is brilliant and gracious. His staff is excellent. Highly recommend.
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