4.6
53 Ratings with 21 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Eric Carkner treats spinal stenosis and lumbar spinal stenosis and has practiced orthopedic surgery for 26 years. He is affiliated with New England Baptist Hospital, Mount Auburn Hospital, UMass Memorial Medical Center, CHA Cambridge Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, and Boston Children's at Waltham.
Dr. Carkner attended Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at UMass Memorial Medical Center. He sees patients in Needham, Worcester, Waltham, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, and speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Carkner 4.57 out of 5.
Dr. Carkner attended Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at UMass Memorial Medical Center. He sees patients in Needham, Worcester, Waltham, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, and speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Carkner 4.57 out of 5.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 26 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Umass Memorial Medical Center
- 21 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 17 areas of expertise
- 6 hospital affiliations
- 6 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Eric Philip Carkner has 6 locationsBoston Orthopaedic And Spine
840 Winter StWaltham, MA 02451 Tel: (781) 487-9444
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Eric Philip Carkner, MD | Dr. Erek Latzka, MD | Dr. Taryn Leroy, MD | Dr. Scott Glenn Tromanhauser, MD |
| Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Spine Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 26 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | |
| Needham , MA | Wellesley , MA | Boston , MA | Boston , MA |
| Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine | Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine | Med School: Albany Medical College | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Eric Philip Carkner
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Eric Philip Carkner has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Eric Philip Carkner has the following 17 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
26 Years Experience
Dr. Eric Philip Carkner holds an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Umass Memorial Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 2000.
NPI Number
Dr. Carkner's NPI number is 1568441095.
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- Where is Dr. Eric Carkner's office located?
- Dr. Eric Carkner's office is located at 148 Chestnut St, Needham, MA, 02492.
- What languages does Dr. Eric Carkner speak?
- Dr. Eric Carkner speaks English and Spanish.
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