Andrew Erwteman, M.D., DPT
Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained
Specialties
- Sports Injuries (Shoulder, Knee, Ankle)
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Anatomic and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Fracture Care
Education & Training
Education
- M.D. - New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY (2006-2010)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - New York University, New York, NY (1999-2002)
- B.S. Exercise and Sport Science - Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA (1995-1999)
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery - University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT (2010-2015)
Fellowship
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine - San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, San Diego, CA (2015-2016)
Honors & Awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society (2008-2010)
- NYU Arthur J. Nelson Award for Excellence (2002)
- Graduated with High Distinction - Penn State (1999)
Professional Experience
- 2016-Present: Orthopaedic Surgeon, Private Practice - Fallbrook & Murrieta, CA
- 2015-2016: Sports Medicine Fellowship - San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine
- 2005-2006: Clinical Instructor of Physical Therapy - New York University
- 2002-2006: Physical Therapist - Outpatient Private Practice, New York, NY
Team Physician Experience
Professional Teams
- San Diego Chargers (Football)
- San Diego Padres (Baseball)
- San Diego Gulls (Hockey)
College & High School Teams
- San Diego State University (Football & Soccer)
- Grossmont Community College, Mesa College
- Local High School Football Programs
Board Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2015, 2018)
- California Medical License (A134839)
- Physical Therapy License - New York
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Professional Affiliations
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Selected Publications
- O'Malley M, Erwteman A, Solomito M, et al. The Association of Tibial Slope and ACL Rupture in Skeletally Immature Patients. Arthroscopy. 2015 Jan;31(1):77-82.
- Erwteman AS, Balach T. Clinical evaluation and management of benign soft tissue tumors of the extremities. Cancer Treat Res. 2014;162:171-202.
- Checo F, Shekhman M, Goldstein A, Erwteman A. Hip and Thigh. In Browner BD, Fuller RP (Eds.), Musculoskeletal Emergencies (pp. 186-201). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. 2013.
- Boraiah S, Kemp TJ, Erwteman A, et al. Outcome following open reduction and internal fixation of open pilon fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 Feb;92(2):346-52.