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Dr. Eric Fulkerson, MD

Dr. Eric Fulkerson, MD

Orthopedic Trauma Surgery*
20+ years of experience

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.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Redwood

2625 Shadelands Dr Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Fulkerson is affiliated with John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek Walnut Creek, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Fulkerson specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Fulkerson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fulkerson

3.5

11 ratings, 5 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Blaine – Aug 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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scot Doolittle – Apr 07, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Lauren Sebastian – Dec 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Apr 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Nick B in Walnut Creek, CA – May 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

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...
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biography

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 more
  • Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Florida Orthopaedic Institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 2008
  • Nyu Hospital For Joint Diseases

    Internship Hospital, 2004
  • Nyu-hospital For Joint Diseases

    Residency Hospital, 2004
  • Nyu-hospital For Joint Diseases

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004
  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
  • University Of California, Davis

    Undergraduate School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

  • English

  • Spanish

  • 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

Locations

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Redwood

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Redwood2625 Shadelands Dr Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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    • Mon: 6:00am - 5:00pm
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    • Wed: 6:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 6:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 6:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Redwood

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Redwood2625 Shadelands Dr Ste 210 Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Eden Medical Center

    20103 Lake Chabot Rd
    Castro Valley, CA 94546
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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