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Eric Pridgen, MD

Eric Pridgen, MD

Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Expertise
Arthroscopy | Orthopedic Surgery | Repetitive Motion Injury | Sports Injuries | Sports Medicine

4.7 out of 5

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My goal is to treat each patient based on their unique needs and tailor treatment options to meet their personal goals. I have experience treating athletes from weekend warriors to elite athletes at all levels. Regardless of your activity level, my goal is to get you back to the activities you enjoy. 

I am a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon focusing on sports medicine and knee and shoulder arthroscopic surgery. I have expertise in treating:

  • Knee injuries, such as:
    • Meniscus tears
    • Ligament injuries, including ACL tears
    • Articular cartilage injuries
    • Patella instability 
  • Shoulder injuries, such as:
    • Shoulder instability
    • Labral tears
    • Rotator cuff tears. 

I employ minimally invasive techniques whenever possible to treat these conditions. I believe in using evidence-based practices to guide treatment options and have contributed to the literature with numerous peer-reviewed research articles and book chapters.

I received a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Delaware and a doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with research focusing on bioengineering and nanotechnology. After earning a medical degree from Stanford University, I completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship in sports medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. During my fellowship, I was an assistant team physician for the Washington University athletes, as well as the St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Battlehawks and the St. Louis City soccer team. I am a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Outside work, I enjoy working out and spending time with my wife and two children.

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Repetitive Motion Injury
  • Sports Injuries
  • Sports Medicine

Medical School
Stanford University School of Medicine, 2017

Internship
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2017 - 2018

Residency
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2018 - 2022

Fellowship
Washington University Dept of Orthopaedics, 2022 - 2023

This provider has 36 total patient reviews

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