Dr. Erik Gerlach is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon dedicated to patient- centered care, advanced surgical techniques, and ongoing clinical research. He provides comprehensive Orthopaedic spine care for a wide range of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar conditions, including disc herniations, spinal stenosis, degenerative spine disease, myelopathy, trauma, tumors, artificial disc replacement, revision surgery and complex spinal deformities/scoliosis.
Dr. Gerlach prioritizes non-operative management whenever appropriate and takes a patient-specific approach to surgical care, ensuring each intervention is thoughtfully designed for maximum effectiveness and recovery. His extensive involvement in clinical spine research informs his evidence-based practice and drives continuous improvements in patient outcomes. He has trained at nationally recognized institutions and brings that experience—and a commitment to clear communication and shared decision-making—to the patients he serves throughout Indiana.