Erik Contreras, MD
About Erik Contreras, MD
Erik Contreras, MD, is an Orthopaedic Surgery Fellow specializing in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery at NYU Langone Health.
Current Position at NYU Langone Health
Erik Contreras, MD, is currently an Orthopaedic Surgery Fellow specializing in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery at NYU Langone Health. His fellowship began in 2022. In this role, he is gaining advanced training and experience in complex surgical procedures related to shoulder and elbow conditions.
Residency at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Before joining NYU Langone Health, Erik Contreras, MD, completed a 5-year residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. His residency spanned from 2017 to 2022 in Columbus, Ohio, where he developed his surgical skills and medical expertise in orthopaedics.
Tutoring and Mentoring Roles
Erik Contreras, MD, has held various tutoring and mentoring positions. From 2014 to 2015, he worked as a tutor at the UT Southwestern Office of Medical Education in Dallas, TX. Earlier, from 2010 to 2013, he was a tutor at the UT Sanger Learning Center in Austin, TX. He also worked as a College Readiness Mentor at the UT College of Natural Sciences in 2011 for 3 months in Austin, TX.
Medical Education at UT Southwestern Medical Center
Erik Contreras, MD, earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. He completed this rigorous 4-year program from 2013 to 2017, where he gained foundational knowledge and clinical skills in medicine.
Undergraduate Degree in Chemical Engineering
Erik Contreras, MD, holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. He completed his undergraduate education over four years, from 2009 to 2013, where he built a strong foundation in engineering principles and problem-solving skills.