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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 Graduate Medical Education
Degree
- MD, UCSF School of Medicine
My expertise
Specialties
Conditions
Treatments
- Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Total Hip Replacement
- Knee Arthroplasty
Locations
My research
Publications
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- January 27, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Both Dr. McDowell and Dr. Hansen are simply the BEST
- January 22, 20265 out of 5 Stars
The provider was pleased that the treatment he gve me gave very good results
- January 20, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Both Lora and Dr. Hansen are so wonderful!!! They took the time to listen to my progress and were so warm. It's always a joy to see them.
- January 15, 20265 out of 5 Stars
UCSF provides superior care to their patients in general. Any treatment I've had there has been thorough With expert Drs and staff that show a genuine interest and expertise for their patients.
- January 11, 20265 out of 5 Stars
I'm surprised how much time the doctor gave me. It felt good.
- January 6, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr Hansen is great
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