


Dr. Eric Fulkerson, MD
Dr. Eric Fulkerson, MD is an orthopedic trauma surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities Eden Medical Center and John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek. He is accepting new patients.
Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Redwood
2625 Shadelands Dr Walnut Creek, CA 94598Make an Appointment
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Dr. Fulkerson is affiliated with John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek Walnut Creek, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.
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Dr. Eric Fulkerson is dedicated to patient excellence, commitment to quality patient care and contribution to medicine.Patients recognize him for his hands on approach to individual patient care and his unsurpassed dedication to...read more
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A graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine and the University of California Davis, Dr. Fulkerson completed his internship and residency at NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases, and gained experience as a trauma surgeon during his fellowship...read moreOrthopedic Trauma Surgery
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Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Fellowship Hospital, 2008Nyu Hospital For Joint Diseases
Internship Hospital, 2004Nyu-hospital For Joint Diseases
Residency Hospital, 2004Nyu-hospital For Joint Diseases
Fellowship Hospital, 2004Georgetown University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2001University Of California, Davis
Undergraduate School, 1996
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Fulkerson, E, Egol, KA, Kubiak, EN, Liporace, F, Kummer FJ, Koval, KJ. Fixation of diaphyseal fractures with a segmental defect: a biomechanical comparison of locked and conventional plating techniques. J Trauma. 2006 Apr;60(4):830-5., April 2006
Fulkerson, E., Koval, K., Preston, C., Iesaka, K., Kummer, F., Egol, K. Fixation of Periprosthetic Femoral Shaft Fractures Associated With Cemented Femoral Stems: A Biomechanical Comparison of Locked Plating and Conventional Cable Plates. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2006 Feb; 20(2): 89-93., Feb 2006
Preston, C., Bhandari, M., Fulkerson, E., Ginat, D., Egol, K., Koval, K. The Consistency Between Abstracts Presented at The Orthopaedic Trauma Association and Their Full-text Publications. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2006 Feb; 20(2): 129-133., Feb 2006
G. T. Evangelista, E. Fulkerson, F. Kummer, and P. E. Di Cesare. Surface damage to an Oxinium femoral head prosthesis after dislocation. J Bone Joint Surg Br, Apr 2007. 89-B, 535 to 537., April 2007
Egol, KA., Kubiak, EN., Fulkerson, E., Kummer, FJ., Koval, KJ. Biomechanics of Locked Plates and Screws. J Orthop Trauma. 2004 Sep;18(8):488-93., Sept. 2004
Roche, C., Angibaud, L., Flurin, PH., Wright, T., Fulkerson, E., Zuckerman, J. Anatomic Validation of an Anatomic Shoulder System. Bulletin for Hospital of Joint Diseases. 2006;63(3-4):93-7., 2006
Fulkerson E., Razi A., Tejwani N. Review: Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Foot. Foot Ankle Int. 2003 Feb;24(2):180-7. Review., Feb. 2003
Fulkerson, E., Della Valle, C., Wise, B., Walsh, M., Preston, C., Di Cesare, P. Antibiotic susceptibility of bacteria infecting total joint arthroplasty sites. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Am. 2006 June; 88-A(6): 1231-7., June 2006
Kubiak EN. Fulkerson E. Strauss E. Egol KA. The evolution of locked plates. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, American Volume. 88 Suppl 4, 189 to 200, 2006 Dec., Dec 2006
Preston, C., Fulkerson, E., Meislin, R., Di Cesare, P. Osteotomy About the Knee: Applications, Techniques, and Results. The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2005 Oct; 18(4): 258-72., Oct 2005
Romero, AC., Fulkerson, E., Rockman, CB., Bosco, J., Rosen, J. Traumatic Superficial Temporal Artery Pseudoaneurysms in a Minor League Baseball Player: a Case Report and Review of the Literature. Am J Orthop. 2004 Apr;33(4):200-5., April 2004
Preston, C., Bhandari, M., Fulkerson, E., Ginat, D., Koval, K., Egol, K. Podium versus Poster Publication Rates at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research. 2005 Aug; 437: 260-264., Aug 2005
Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute Alumni Association: Senior Resident Research Award, 2004
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hospital awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
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86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 13
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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