Erik Hansen

MD

Orthopedic surgeon
Chief, Arthroplasty Division

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.

In his research, Hansen 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

    University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, 2005

  • Fellowships

    Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 2012

  • Board Certifications

    Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

  • Academic Title

    Professor

  • Languages

    Mandarin

    Spanish

Conditions I specialize in

Treatments I provide

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    802 Ratings
    About our process
    Sep 18, 2024
    Dr. Hansen did a great job with my knee replacement. Grateful to UCSF for outstanding care.
    Sep 13, 2024
    Dr Hansen is very kind and caring. He listened carefully to my concerns and offered suggestions and solutions.
    Aug 31, 2024
    Dr. Hansen is excellent. He explains and shows me images to help me understand.
    Aug 31, 2024
    Got excellent information/feedback/treatment from Dr. Hansen and from the 2 aides who I also saw.
    Aug 28, 2024
    Excellent! I have referred a person needed this type of surgery.
    Aug 21, 2024
    Everything is fine
    Aug 05, 2024
    Excellent experience, thank you
    Aug 01, 2024
    Dr. Hansen listened to me, we discussed the issue I'm having with my left knee and he approved of what I've been doing and agreed to my request for PT to help me regain my balance.
    Aug 01, 2024
    Dr. Hansen is the best.
    Jun 28, 2024
    I am so grateful to Dr. Hansen and his excellent team for listening to me, believing me, and helping me get the surgery I needed. Especially coming from another health/insurance system, where treatment was repeatedly denied and delayed over the course of years, while my physical health continued to deteriorate. Thank you, UCSF joint clinic, for giving me back a more capable, mobile future.
    Jun 19, 2024
    Have recommended Dr. Hansen to several
    Jun 19, 2024
    Dr. Hansen and his entire team have been truly outstanding.I am grateful for their skill and dedication.
    Jun 13, 2024
    Excellent care and follow up support
    Jun 13, 2024
    Dr. Hansen is one of theMost compassionate, competent, and the greatest thing is he takes time to listen.
    Jun 13, 2024
    Dr Hansen listens carefully and discusses treatment options and listens to my input.
    Jun 05, 2024
    Dr Hansen is professional, knowledgeable and has excellent communication skills. He is at a level I expect from UCSF!! Thank you for having him as a team member!
    Jun 05, 2024
    I have recommended Dr. Erik Hansen to others and they were very satisfied
    May 30, 2024
    Great physician! Would highly recommend him to all of my family and friends.
    May 29, 2024
    Very good.
    May 09, 2024
    Dr. Erik Hansen is the best there is.
    Apr 30, 2024
    One of the best medical experiences ever
    Apr 27, 2024
    Dr Bach, Dr Hansen, and Dr Diaz all communicated effectively with my husband and I so we could understand what would be done. They answered all our questions and gave us ample communication time. Didn't feel rushed or brushed off.
    Apr 24, 2024
    Dr. Hansen is outstanding.
    Apr 10, 2024
    Dr. Hansen listened carefully to my concerns and addressed all of them.
    Apr 08, 2024
    Dr Hansen, his medical team, and office is exemplary.
    Apr 06, 2024
    My surgeon and this entire medical team was AWESOME!
    Apr 06, 2024
    So far with the experience I've had with the surgeon I would recommend him to anyone. If they are able to get me into surgery quickly that would give a greater trust for him and the staff and I would recommend him and no one else.
    Mar 27, 2024
    Dr Hansen is informative, compassionate, a good listener and engages patient in their care. Outstanding physician (resident physician also excellent)
    Mar 20, 2024
    Excellent experience which helps to alleviate fear and anxiety.
    Mar 14, 2024
    All good
    Mar 07, 2024
    I really liked it that he showed me the MRI and talked about it, I could have used another half-hour to really understand but I know he doesn't have that kind of time.
    Jan 06, 2024
    Dr. Hansen is very professional. He listened to my questions and explained to me in details . He is very cheerful and good manner .
    Jan 04, 2024
    I was very impressed with Dr Hansen. He gave me a thorough explanation of my condition, options for management and a plan to move forward as well as follow-up . A most satisfying visit.
    Jan 03, 2024
    Dr Hansen was very informative and engaged in explaining what occurred pre and post surgery.He was helpful in discussing what I should be expecting in the future
    Dec 24, 2023
    Dr Hansen was excellent!!
    Dec 21, 2023
    I was impressed with the doctor's manner and the amount of information he shared. It would be nice if he'd been able to tell me more about what's going to happen but that will have to wait until after he gets more info, and scheduling that turned out to be not exactly hard except that it's very far in the future, so I feel very much in limbo about what's going on and what I should be doing.
    Dec 14, 2023
    All good
    Dec 14, 2023
    Care Provider's assistants actually did some of the communication noted above and they were excellent.
    Dec 13, 2023
    Dr Hansen is excellent
    Dec 06, 2023
    Dr. Hansen is top notch. I couldn't be happier with the quality of the consultation and I really appreciate that Dr. Hansen fully includes me in decisions and encourages me to think through what is best for me.
    Nov 30, 2023
    Amazing staff. I'm was very pleased with my visit
    Nov 30, 2023
    Felt very comfortable
    Nov 24, 2023
    Dr. Hansen is an amazing physician..both as a surgeon and a doctor who is so committed to listening and devising the best care plan for my very complex hip problem.
    Nov 15, 2023
    Dr Hansen is an excellent surgeon but also a very kind and concerned physician
    Nov 15, 2023
    Dr. Hansen is the best. I've said this before. Still true.
    Nov 08, 2023
    Very grateful to Dr. Hansen and the wonderful staff.
    Oct 25, 2023
    First meeting so we'll see what happens
    Oct 19, 2023
    Dr Hansen and his entire are awesome!
    Oct 11, 2023
    My only issue is the wait time before I can have the surgery.
    Oct 11, 2023
    The conversation was informative, focused on issues important to my care and personal questions and concerns!
    Oct 04, 2023
    Good place to be.
    Sep 28, 2023
    I have already recommended Dr Hansen to many people.
    Sep 28, 2023
    Dr Hansen is an exemplary physician. He is the ideal surgeon, caring and exceedingly competent.
    Sep 27, 2023
    X-ray tech very good helpful considerate
    Sep 27, 2023
    The doctor was very responsive, listened to my questions and concerns and gave me clear an and he allowed me to ask follow up questions.
    Sep 17, 2023
    Dr Hansen is the best! I feel lucky to be treated by him. He respects me and listens to me really listens. We work together on my treatment
    Sep 07, 2023
    Dr Hansen is a very caring doctor and listened to my concerns.
    Sep 06, 2023
    This was a follow up appointment after surgery. So there really weren't any proposed treatments, it was more a discussion of goals and how to achieve them.
    Aug 31, 2023
    Dr Hansen and the rest of his team has always listened to all I have to say or ask and they always provide detailed answers or information on a manner I can understand
    Aug 25, 2023
    Worked well with me
    Aug 24, 2023
    Dr. Hansen listened carefully and explained fully the ins and outs of any options. He was careful to explain how my allergies impacted my treatment options
    Aug 19, 2023
    Erik Hansen is the best!
    Aug 17, 2023
    I do appreciate Dr Hansen and his team. They're responsive and do an excellent job in providing care!
    Aug 17, 2023
    Overall satisfied
    Aug 16, 2023
    Dr Hansen is extraordinary!
    Aug 09, 2023
    Thank you
    Aug 07, 2023
    Dr Hansen is the best!! He answered all my questions and really listened to and addressed my concerns. I really appreciate him.
    Jul 20, 2023
    Dr Hansen is very kind, respectful, easy to talk with and seems to genuinely care for his patients; he always takes his time with me, He took excellent care of me through TWO surgeries.His support staff reflects him very well.Always, he answer questions and one never feels he is rushing one out the door. I have recommended him to several people!
    Jul 20, 2023
    The only problem was scheduling my surgery. I have to wait 6 months
    Jul 13, 2023
    I'm very grateful of the efforts Dr Hanson committed and say thanks a lot
    Jul 12, 2023
    Dr. Hansen is the best doctor l have encountered in the medical profession.
    Jun 30, 2023
    Dr Hansen is the best!
    Jun 29, 2023
    Wonderful experience. Dr Hanson took his time and explained everything. He answered all of my questions.
    Jun 22, 2023
    I just wish there was a higher rating than "Very Good." Dr. Hansen is an outstanding doctor who really cares about his patients.
    Jun 21, 2023
    Dr. Hansen has been consistently excellent in providing me the health care I require. His medical skills have allowed me to advance my mobility so that my quality of life has been greatly improved. I would gladly recommend Dr. Hansen to anyone who needs the orthopedic services he provides.
    Jun 17, 2023
    Satisfactory
    Jun 14, 2023
    Dr, Hansen is extremely professional and kind as well as a good surgeon.
    Jun 10, 2023
    Dr Hansen and his team are top notch. Every question and/or concern I had were answered quickly and with care. I always feel they listen well and I feel heard and well cared for.
    Jun 01, 2023
    Dr hansen most awesome but it becomes difficult to recommend due to having 5 surgeries that have nothing to due with dr hansens expertise. People hear that many surgeries and they get judgmental
    May 20, 2023
    Truly excellent throughout
    May 20, 2023
    Everyone has been super helpful. Always listen. Always allow me to be a pest and ask questions. Thanks
    May 18, 2023
    Dr Hansen is an exceptional surgeon and emotionally sensitive person. He is fantastic.
    May 18, 2023
    The very best in care. Thank you.
    May 18, 2023
    Outstanding team
    May 18, 2023
    The pa and doctor were both very good
    May 12, 2023
    I have been very happy with all my interactions with Dr. Hansen. He listens and provides lots of eduction regarding my health.
    May 12, 2023
    Dr Hansen is approachable, friendly, professional, and listens well, answers questions and addresses concerns.
    May 04, 2023
    Dr. Hansen is a great orthopedic surgeon, as well as a very kind human being. I would happily recommend him to others for orthopedic care.
    Apr 20, 2023
    Dr. Hansen is amazing; both surgical expertise and a caring, compassionate bedside manner. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
    Apr 20, 2023
    I have had difficulties getting to the bottom of my hip tendinitis. With just two visits with Dr Hansen, his assessment of the problem and appropriate treatment has given me a lot of confidence that there is hope that it can finally be resolved. I've been very impressed as I have seen many drs before him.
    Apr 19, 2023
    I travel 3 and 1/2 hours to be seen by this group of amazing staff. UCSF is a god send for my myopathy. Thank you everyone don't change your day job.
    Apr 07, 2023
    Dr. Hansen gives very thorough and thoughtful explanations. He listens very well and shows genuine concern. I have already recommended him to others.
    Apr 06, 2023
    Excellent job. Thank you
    Apr 06, 2023
    Thank you
    Apr 06, 2023
    Dr. Hansen is an excellent orthopedic surgeon and a wonderful doctor. He is professional, smart, considerate, and personable. He encourages and readily engages in conversation and questions with the patient. I have tremendous confidence in him and feel very fortunate to be his patient.
    Mar 30, 2023
    Dr. Eric Hanson was lighthearted, professional, explained things in great detail, and was absolutely on top of his game In keeping me comfortable and informed about the decisions that I needed to make.
    Mar 29, 2023
    All awesome
    Mar 29, 2023
    Dr Hansen is amazing
    Mar 17, 2023
    Both physician and physician's assistant were excellent
    Mar 17, 2023
    Excellence ALWAYS. Great care. Everyone seems to care about you.
    Mar 11, 2023
    Dr. Hanson is tops.
    Mar 09, 2023
    I have recommended Dr Hansen to others. Both he and his staff are always kind and caring.
    Mar 08, 2023
    100% recommendations from me on the complete staff
    Mar 02, 2023
    A superior provider in all aspects.
    Mar 02, 2023
    Great experience
    Feb 20, 2023
    Dr Erik Hansen is the best! He always walks in the room with a big smile. He listens to my concerns, explains his treatment plan thoroughly and asks if I have any questions. He's the best doctor anyone could ask for.
    Feb 10, 2023
    Ok,ok,ok
    Feb 09, 2023
    The best patient care
    Feb 03, 2023
    Excellent visit
    Feb 01, 2023
    If was a very positive experience, I felt that Dr Hansen is a special and dedicated person who has found his 'calling'. The initial introduction gave me a full understanding of the challenges the arthritis has created in my hips, the medical solutions or options available to me and the solution I am choosing (surgery). Communication was excellent and my initial experience with Dr Eric Hansen was very positive and comfortable. Thank you!
    Jan 27, 2023
    Dr. Hansen is an excellent Surgeon
    Jan 25, 2023
    Dr Hansen is amazing he is the best
    Jan 25, 2023
    Dr Hansen & staff are just great.
    Jan 20, 2023
    Dr. Hansen is an excellent care provider. He showed me my CT results and made sure I could see the problem area.
    Jan 19, 2023
    I would recommend Dr. Eric Hansen and his staff to my entire family very satisfied with the service, the treatment and the compassionThank you again
    Jan 12, 2023
    Just outstanding Physician and team. Efficient, effective, professional and caring. Surgery is scary but this team conveys a confident and expert level of service.
    Jan 11, 2023
    He answered all of my questions took time with me I did not feel rushed he is a very good doctor
    Jan 05, 2023
    Excellent doctor and professional. I'm very happy he even speaks Spanish so my mom could express herself.
    Jan 04, 2023
    Dr Hansen is a very skilled surgeon and also a sensitive and caring person. He shows empathy and takes time with his patients.
    Dec 22, 2022
    I wished that they could have informed me about my Physical Therapy options. Maybe inform me to schedule my PT early since there are backlogs for appointments.
    Dec 11, 2022
    He answered my questions and agreed to do my right knee replacement.
    Dec 08, 2022
    Dr. Hansen is an exceptional doctor.
    Dec 07, 2022
    I am very thankful for the care and treatment that I received from Dr. Hanson and his staff. The exceptional ratings are well warranted
    Dec 07, 2022
    Amazing support from the entire team.
    Dec 07, 2022
    Good
    Dec 02, 2022
    Dr Hansen is my Santa Clause. He is an Angel and a saint. Pursuant to my second hip he replaced for me I have experienced a pain free groin or core area ever since. This is the first time I have been completely pain free in that area for over thirty seven (37) years. I told him he saved my life. While this may be a slight exaggeration, he surely did salvage what is left of my life and I am back out there baby!!!
    Dec 02, 2022
    I didn't think of it at the time, but it would have been helpful to get suggestions for exercises or things I could do to strengthen my knee/leg before my physical therapy appt over two weeks in the future
    Nov 28, 2022
    I WISH I HAD ASKED MORE QUESTIONS, ABOUT THE CARE AFTER SURGERY AND ABOUT PRESCRIPTION
    Nov 16, 2022
    Best info and handling I've had with any providers.

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