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Summary
Orthopedic spine surgery is the focus of Dr. Erik Gerlach's practice. He treats spinal stenosis, lumbar spinal stenosis, and back pain during pregnancy, and performs lateral lumbar spinal fusion, herniated disc surgery, and lumbar laminectomy. Dr. Gerlach has seven years of experience and is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, University of Utah Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women's Hospital, and Indiana Spine Hospital. He earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and sees patients in Chicago, Illinois, and Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Quick Facts
- 7 years of experience
- 3 insurance plans accepted
- University Of Florida College Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Erik Bjorn Gerlach has 4 locationsNorthwestern Medicine Prentice Womens Hospital
250 E Superior StChicago, IL 60611 Tel: (312) 926-2000
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| Dr. Erik Bjorn Gerlach, MD | Dr. Bruce James Montella, MD, MD | Dr. Vivek Mohan, MD | Dr. Mark Schinsky, MD |
| Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 7 Years of Experience | 36 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Polish, Spanish | Speaks Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Chicago , IL | Elk Grove Village , IL | Schaumburg , IL | Des Plaines , IL |
| Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine | Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Illinois | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Erik Bjorn Gerlach
Medical Specialties
Dr. Erik Bjorn Gerlach has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Erik Bjorn Gerlach has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
7 Years Experience
Dr. Erik Bjorn Gerlach holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Utah and Indiana.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Utah that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Indiana that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 2019.
NPI Number
Dr. Gerlach's NPI number is 1447719422.
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- Where is Dr. Erik Gerlach's office located?
- Dr. Erik Gerlach's office is located at 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL, 60611.
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- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Erik Gerlach accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Erik Gerlach affiliated with?
- Dr. Erik Gerlach is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, University Of Utah Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Prentice Womens Hospital, and Indiana Spine Hospital.
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