David Hirschi, MD

My own orthopedic injury is what ignited my passion for orthopedics and drew me to this specialty. I received such high-quality care from my surgeon and nurses and wanted to offer the same to others. It’s rewarding to see patients make progress and get back to the everyday activities they enjoy doing the most. Patients often say that I’m easy to talk to and have a way of putting them at ease. You will always find me with a smile on my face and a willingness to listen. I will take the time to get to know you and understand your needs.

Dr. Erickson is advanced fellowship trained specializing in shoulder, shoulder replacement, arthroscopy, cartilage, and sports medicine. The approach I take to care is straightforward and simple: I start by being an incredible listener and then rely on my advanced training and expertise to help educate patients on all of their treatment options for a specific diagnosis. A more educated patient leads to better outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. I believe in this personalized care and deliver the same care I would expect for my own friends and family. As a specialized orthopedic surgeon I am blessed to meet many wonderful people, all with unique stories to share. Every day I feel humbled, and filled with sincere gratitude, to have the opportunity to meet and care for all of these individuals.

I love to teach. It’s great to see new learners and providers in training at the clinic, but I think my most important students are the patients themselves. In treating all types of sports-related conditions, my goal is to have you leave your appointment with a better understanding of why your injury occurred, how we’re going to treat it and ways to prevent future problems. As a former athlete myself, I’ve been on the receiving end of patient care plenty of times. I draw on that experience in my work today and remember what it’s like to want to return to your favorite sport or activity more than anything. I am here to help you get back to doing what you love.