Traverse City, MI — Eric B. Lerche, DO, is being recognized
by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional in the
Medical Field and in acknowledgment of his work with Traverse City Orthopedics
and Sports Medicine & Alliance Surgery Center.
A board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon with over 13 years of
experience in his field, Dr. Lerche specializes in orthopedic trauma, treating
periarticular fractures and providing total shoulder, knee, and hip
replacements. He has been in practice with Traverse City Orthopedics and Sports
Medicine & Alliance Surgery Center for seven years.
A highly-attentive physician who takes time to address each
patient's questions and concerns, Dr. Lerche says, "I provide
compassionate care for my patients, focusing on exhausting all non-operative
treatments before proceeding to surgery. I treat my patients as I would like to
be treated. All treatment options are shared between myself and my patient
because it is the patient that knows their body the best."
In pursuit of his medical career, Dr. Lerche obtained a
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Biotechnology from the University of
Michigan. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State
University's School of Osteopathic Medicine. In furthering his training, Dr.
Lerche completed a Residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Michigan State and the
Genesys Medical Center. He also completed a Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma at
Wake Forest University. The doctor is board certified by the American
Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
Among his professional affiliations, Dr. Lerche holds
membership in the Michigan Osteopathic Association, the American Osteopathic
Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the Orthopedic Trauma Association. In
addition to his private practice, Dr. Lerche volunteers as a team physician
with the Bay Area Reps, a high school hockey team.
Dr. Lerche and his wife, Trina, have been married for 15
years. They have two children. He would like to dedicate this recognition to
his family, including his mother, Colleen Eddy.
For more information, visit www.tcorthopedics.com.
