Sports Medicine Murrieta CA
Welcome! This is the office of board certified orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr. Andrew Erwteman.
Many people love to be physically active, and this certainly comes with many benefits. However, it’s also possible to become injured while playing your favorite sport. We know that you want to get better, live pain-free, and get back to activity as soon as possible. Dr. Erwteman understands your active lifestyle, and wants to help you maintain it.
Education and Experience – Sports Medicine Murrieta CA
Besides his MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree, Dr. Erwteman also holds a second doctoral degree, the DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy). This unusual but powerful combination of degrees makes him uniquely qualified to treat problems of the musculoskeletal system (the joints, bones, and muscles).
After earning his medical degree, Dr. Erwteman went on to complete five years of postgraduate training in orthopaedic surgery, and then an additional year of subspecialty training in orthopaedic sports medicine and shoulder surgery.
With years of professional experience as a physical therapist and fitness trainer prior to entering medical school, along with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science, Dr. Erwteman has a well-rounded perspective on the musculoskeletal system. He has focused for his entire professional career on helping people with injuries stay active, from creating personalized training programs for those with injuries to surgically treating the injured joints.
About This Practice – Sports Medicine Murrieta CA
Dr. Erwteman’s practice is located in Murrieta, CA, and serves patients from all around the Temecula Valley, including Temecula, Murrieta, and Fallbrook, CA. Dr. Erwteman has medical staff privileges at Temecula Valley Hospital, and Golden Triangle Surgery Center, where he performs surgical procedures on his patients.
The focus of Dr. Erwteman’s practice is on sports medicine and shoulder surgery, including acute injuries. He also treats patients with chronic conditions like osteoarthritis that can prevent you from living an active life. Dr. Erwteman is particularly focused on treatment of problems with the shoulder, knee, and ankle.
With his extensive education, training, and experience, you can feel confident that you’ll be in excellent hands with Dr. Erwteman. We invite you to learn more about him and his sports medicine Murrieta practice.
