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Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*•Male•Age 55

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*

Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD is an orthopedic spine surgery specialist in Columbus, GA and has over 28 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 St. Francis - Emory Healthcare. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD

Hughston Clinic

6262 Veterans Pkwy Columbus, GA 31909

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(706) 324-6661

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Dr. Westerlund's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Westerlund

4.9

154 ratings, 83 with a written review
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  • Explained conditions well
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
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  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Mar 06, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Feb 01, 2024
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
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  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
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  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Oct 12, 2023
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  • I felt respected
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Apr 27, 2023
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  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Margaret Z. – Jan 29, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Valerie – Jan 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Dec 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Dec 10, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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About Me

Care Philosophy

As a fellowship-trained reconstructive spine surgeon, I appreciate that every patient is unique and that every neck and back problem requires a special,...Read more

Biography

Erik Westerlund, MD, FACS, graduated from The University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences in Charlottesville, VA, and...Read more

Specialties*

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Thomas Jefferson University Medical Center and The Rothman Institute Division Of Spine Surgery|University Of Virginia Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Biomechanics Fellow

Fellowship Hospital, 2002

University Of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Departement Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Residency Hospital, 2001

University Of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Department Of General Surgery

Internship Hospital, 1996

Georgetown University School of Medicine

Medical School, 1995

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
  • George M. Kober Scholar, Georgetown University School of Medicine
  • Dean Edwin W. Pullen Anatomy Teaching Award, 1999
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    What are Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD's top areas of expertise?

    Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD specializes in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. See more on Healthgrades.

    What is Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD's office address?

    Dr. Westerlund's office is located at 6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    What languages does Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD speak?

    Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.

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    Locations

    Hughston Clinic

    Hughston Clinic - Main Campus6262 Veterans Pkwy Columbus, GA 31909
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    Hughston Clinic Dothan512 N Shady Ln Dothan, AL 36303
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    Hughston Clinic LaGrange107 Calumet Center Rd Lagrange, GA 30241
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:30pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:30pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:30pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:30pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital

    Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital4401 RIVERCHASE DR Phenix City, AL 36867
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    St. Francis - Emory Healthcare

    2122 Manchester Expy
    Columbus, GA 31904

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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