Dr. Erik Contreras
Board Eligible & Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Contreras specializes in the treatment of a variety of orthopedic conditions and performs several orthopedic procedures including:
- Anatomic and Reverse Shoulder Replacement
- Revision Shoulder Replacement
- Arthroscopic Surgery of Shoulder, Elbow, and Knee
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Labral Repair
- Arthroscopic and Open Shoulder Stabilization including Latarjet
- Shoulder, Elbow, and Wrist Fractures
- Elbow Instability
- Elbow Arthritis
- Biceps and Triceps Injuries
- Tommy John Surgery
- Lower Extremity Fractures
- Meniscus Surgery
- ACL Reconstruction
- Hip and Knee Joint Replacement
Erik S. Contreras, MD
Fellowship Trained Shoulder, Elbow, & Sports Medicine Surgeon
Dr. Erik Contreras is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder & elbow surgery, sports medicine, and joint replacement. His philosophy is to treat each patient as a whole and develop an individualized treatment plan based on the patient’s needs and goals, beginning with nonsurgical treatment whenever possible. If surgery is needed, Dr. Contreras prefers to use minimally invasive techniques utilizing the most advanced technologies available.
Dr. Contreras received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed his orthopedic residency training at The Ohio State University, where he trained with expert surgeons taking care of NCAA Division 1 athletes. He then completed his fellowship training at the prestigious NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital in New York City, where he trained in all aspects of shoulder and elbow surgery under the guidance of world-renowned orthopedic surgeons.
Dr. Contreras was elected as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, an award given to the top medical students in each class. He has written several publications in renowned orthopedic journals, presented at national and international meetings, and contributed book chapters to the orthopedic literature. Outside of his practice, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, hiking, and trying new restaurants.
Education
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering – The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
- Medical Degree: M.D. – The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX
Training
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
- Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship: NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
Professional Affiliations
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)