Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD
Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Columbus, GA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Westerlund has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center and East Alabama Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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6262 Veterans Pkwy Columbus, GA 31909Make an Appointment
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Westerlund to family and friends is 4.9488635 out of 5
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As a fellowship-trained reconstructive spine surgeon, I appreciate that every patient is unique and that every neck and back problem requires a special, thoughtful solution. Many of the patients I see do not require surgery, and these patients...read morebiography
Erik Westerlund, MD, FACS, graduated from The University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences in Charlottesville, VA, and he earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC....read moreOrthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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Suny Buffalo Affil Hsp/obg, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Sisters Charity Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology
Fellowship Hospital, 2002University Of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Departement Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Residency Hospital, 2001University Of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Department Of General Surgery
Internship Hospital, 1996Georgetown University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1995
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George M. Kober Scholar, Georgetown University School of Medicine
Dean Edwin W. Pullen Anatomy Teaching Award, 1999
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hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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hospital awardView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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