Douglas M. Ehrler, M.D.

Douglas M. Ehrler, M.D.

Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon

Board-Certified Since 2001

Specialties

Spine

Areas of Interest

Adult Comprehensive Spine (Degenerative, Tumors, Infection)
Cervical Spine
Spine Trauma

Languages

English

Locations

Fairlawn I
Canton
Green
Kent
Hudson

Bio

Dr. Ehrler is a magna cum laude graduate of John Carroll University and a graduate of Wright State University’s School of Medicine, where he earned several academic awards including election to Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honorary Society. He performed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Akron General Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Ehrler completed his spine fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.

Dr. Ehrler’s practice incorporates adult spinal reconstruction, including the diagnosis, treatment and surgical correction of adult spinal disorders, cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back) and lumbar (lower back). He utilizes all surgical techniques related to degenerative conditions, tumor, infection, deformity, and trauma.

Dr. Ehrler is a member of several spine and orthopedic professional societies. He speaks regularly at spine conferences. Dr. Ehrler is a principal investigator for multiple FDA trials, including cervical disc replacements and lumbar fusions. He has been a physician since 1993.

Board Certifications

Board-certified physicians have met additional requirements for certification from a recognized medical board.

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Surgery of the Spine

Fellowship

Fellowship-trained surgeons have achieved the highest level of training in their specialty.

Thomas Jefferson University
Spine Surgery

Residency

Akron General Medical Center

Medical School

Wright State University

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