Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

A native of Long Island, New York, Dr. Erwteman completed his undergraduate studies at the Pennsylvania State University. After college, he attended New York University, where he received his doctoral degree in physical therapy. Dr. Erwteman worked in an outpatient physical therapy practice in Manhattan for 4 years before deciding to pursue a career in medicine. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at The University of Connecticut Medical Center in Farmington, Connecticut, and his sports medicine fellowship at the San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship in San Diego, California, where he gained experience working with multiple high school, collegiate, and professional sports teams.

Following his fellowship training, he joined a private practice in Murrieta, California, where for 10 years he served patients throughout Temecula and the greater Inland Empire. He has since transitioned to full-time practice at San Diego Orthopaedic Institute.