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Steven Erickson

Steven Erickson, MD

4.7443 ratings

Orthopedic Sports MedicineSports Medicine

Video Visit
Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Teenagers
  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Provider Gender

Male

About Steven Erickson and Banner Safety Practices

Care Philosophy

I believe that the same level of expertise available to high-level collegiate and professional athletes should be available to all patient regardless of age, experience or injury.

Specializing In

Sports Medicine
Concussion Care
Acute sports injuries
Overuse sports injuries
Fractures
Ankle and Knee Sprains
Tendinopathies

Interests & Activities

I serve as a team physician for the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks and been the medical consultant for the Major League Baseball Umpires for the last 20 years. I am the program director for the University of Arizona College of Medicineā€š Phoenix Sports Medicine Fellowship and the Chief of Primary Care Sports Medicine for Banner Health. I am a proud father of triplet girls, Katie, Lindsey and Nikki and a son Michael. I also hold a Third-Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do and enjoy teaching martial arts.

All Banner facilities are pleased to provide interpretation services to our patients and their companions for no charge - just ask when you arrive.

Hospital Affiliations

Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Sports Medicine, 1997
  • Residency: Creighton University of Arizona Health Education Alliance, Internal Medicine, 1996
  • Medical School: University of Arizona, 1993

Board Certifications

  • Sports Medicine: American Board of Emergency Medicine/Sports Medicine, 2018
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018

Video

Locations

  1. Banner Sports Medicine Scottsdale
    • 7400 North Dobson Road, Suite 201, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
  2. Banner Health Center plus at Arcadia
    • 4200 East Camelback Road, Suite 104, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Need help scheduling? Call 480-733-7400

Testimonials

4.7 out of 5.0

443 ratings

All patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Good doc.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    Competent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Enjoyed meeting with Dr Erickson.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    He is a great doctor!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    He knows his stuff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Listens and is not in a hurry.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    Excellent confident and pleasant

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    Dr Erickson was extremely thorough and also took the time to explain the possibilities of surgery and or other treatment options depending on Imaging results. He listened intensely included me the medical decision making process helping me feel like an active participant in my own care. He was very professional and I trust his judgment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    he cares and is very competent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Dr Erickson is fantastic! Explains everything and genuinely cares about his patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Explained everything in detail answered all questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    Dr. Erickson is an excellent Sports Medicine doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr Erickson always listened, gave caring advice, remember my history

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Very clear answers to questions and very good medical actions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/3/2025

    I had major concerns about my injury and Dr. Erickson put me at ease immediately. He clearly knows his stuff and I felt an immediate sense of trust with him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/3/2025

    Very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/8/2025

    He was thorough, prompt, and attentive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2025

    He asked the right questions and knows what to do

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2024

    Dr. Erickson was wonderful! He addressed all of my questions and concerns. Appreciate his expertise and excellent bedside manner. Highly recommend!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2024

    Very informative and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2024

    He was easy to talk to, bent over backwards to accommodate me, and truly professional. I liked him from the moment he came into the exam room.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2024

    Compassion, quality of care and knowledge.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2024

    Excellent bedside manner. Was thorough. Listened to my concerns and addressed them.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2024

    Dr. Erickson is really good. He explains what is going on with me, and offers different ways to address it. He really listens when I go for an appointment, and I listen to him. He answers all of my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2024

    Nice doctor, friendly. Quick to help

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2024

    He listened to me about my symptoms and was very understanding in what my issues were

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2024

    Great bedside manner and very skilled

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2024

    Friendly, understanding, and informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/20/2024

    Dr. Erickson is knowledgeable, thorough and personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2024

    Dr. Erickson was spot on with his recommendation for physical therapy, and I was pleased with my success.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2024

    He is very thorough and knowledgeable. He's great at assessing the problem.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2024

    I got in quickly, and had a positive visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/3/2024

    Very through and informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2024

    Dr . Erickson is knowledgeable and understanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/7/2024

    Very thorough, treated with respect, and gave us a follow up call like he said.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/8/2024

    Dr. Erickson explained the diagnosis in an understandable way, fully explained treatment options and procedures, and answered any questions I had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/8/2024

    He's a great doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/1/2024

    I have recommended Dr. Erickson to other people. I feel strongly that he gives his all in taking care of me!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2024

    Excellent Physician!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2024

    Spent time evaluating my concern and answering my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2024

    He's awesome!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2024

    Total professional and so was PA Stephanie.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2024

    Quick and efficient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/11/2024

    Dr. Erickson is thorough, very competent, professional and engaging.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/24/2023

    Doctor Erickson was very kind but also very straight to the point when it came to his recommendations for care which I really appreciated. He gave me choices on based on what he thought was best moving forward, and allowed me to be independent and choosing what I wanted while also giving his own suggestions based off of his medical practice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/24/2023

    Efficient and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2023

    Dr. Erickson has a lot of experience and I feel I can depend on him for my health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2023

    Dr. Erickson is a top-notch specialist, and his team is outstanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2023

    Dr Erickson and his assistant were extremely professional and explained the entire procedure before my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2023

    Very professional and explained everything to me before treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2023

    Professional and friendly,

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2023

    Dr. Erickson is very thorough when explaining what is expected of me and how I should continue with my exercises to help with my recovery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2023

    Competence, friendliness, explanation of process, what to expect.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2023

    Attentive, excellent advice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2023

    Knowledge, direct, personable, caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2023

    Dr. Erickson gave me a thorough and exam. He walked me through the process of the plan he had for me and how we were going get me back to 100%

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/28/2023

    Dr. Erickson was very professional and friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2023

    Very helpful, knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2023

    He's great. Listens and explains everything in good detail!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2023

    The doctor is very thorough and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2023

    Dr. Erikson has the best bedside manner. He, along with Dr. Bergeson, explained what caused my issue, how best to treat it and genuinely felt concern for me. Was very positive on the outcome.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2023

    He was very kind and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/3/2023

    Excellent care, took his time with medical issue and also clear explanation if diagnosis.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2023

    Dr. Erickson was very detailed during the visit. He explained precisely what was wrong with me and how to fix the problem.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/29/2023

    Dr. Erickson really addresses my situation. He is friendly and easy to work with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2023

    He knows what he is doing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2023

    Fantastic doctor - very thorough clear and understandable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2023

    Friendly and competent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2023

    He was great! So informative and spent time addressing a year long issue.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2023

    Great care by the doctor and staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/14/2023

    He explained everything so we can understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/10/2023

    I've been seeing Dr. Erickson for a while now. He is very professional, caring, and engaging. He takes care of my medical issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/22/2023

    Dr. Erickson is a wonderful and caring provider. He is knowledgeable and explains diagnosis is a way that's easy to understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2023

    He addressed my concerns and answered all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2023

    Sr. Erickson was awesome to deal with. He was very attentive to my worries and spent a lot of time explaining to me what was going on. Top notch

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2023

    He cares about what I worry about and tries to help me decide what to do.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2023

    He is excellent. Always explains what I need to know and answers my questions. He's so pleasant and fun to work with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2023

    I liked Dr Erickson, he was very professional, knowledgeable, and had a sense of humor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2023

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2023

    The examination and diagnosis was thorough and to the point, as well as his plan for treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2023

    Professionalism, knowledgeable, friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2022

    Professional doctor. Takes time to discuss my concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2022

    I love Dr. Erickson

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2022

    Friendly and knowledgeable staff. My daughter was very nervous and Dr. Erickson explained everything to reassure her concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2021

    The staff was extremely helpful and Dr. Erickson took his time explaining my diagnosis.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2021

    Dr Erickson was very helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2021

    Dr. Erickson and his staff got me in promptly, quickly diagnosed my issues and fitted me with an excellent boot.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2020

    Dr. Erickson and all of the staff were extremely helpful. They worked us in for an appointment quickly. Took time to answer all of our questions and gave us excellent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2024

    Kind. Professional. Efficient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2023

    He listened to me, took my problem seriously, provided treatment to relieve my pain and referred me to physical therapy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2023

    Dr. Erickson answered all of my questions and was reassuring. He was extremely knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/17/2023

    Very caring and listened to my concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2023

    Helped me feel at ease with my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2023

    The doctor did a thorough evaluation and diagnosed the problem.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2024

    Listened.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2024

    He explained things and understood my concerns. Friendly

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2024

    I like the care Dr. E. provided.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2025

    He listened

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