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Eric Pridgen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

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Expertise

Arthroscopy | Orthopedic Surgery | Repetitive Motion Injury | Sports Injuries | Sports Medicine

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Specialities:

Orthopedic Surgery

Expertise

Arthroscopy | Orthopedic Surgery | Repetitive Motion Injury | Sports Injuries | Sports Medicine

My goal is to treat each patient based on their unique needs and tailor treatment options to meet their personal goals. I have experience treating athletes from weekend warriors to elite athletes at all levels. Regardless of your activity level, my goal is to get you back to the activities you enjoy. 

I am a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon focusing on sports medicine and knee and shoulder arthroscopic surgery. I have expertise in treating:

  • Knee injuries, such as:
    • Meniscus tears
    • Ligament injuries, including ACL tears
    • Articular cartilage injuries
    • Patella instability 
  • Shoulder injuries, such as:
    • Shoulder instability
    • Labral tears
    • Rotator cuff tears. 

I employ minimally invasive techniques whenever possible to treat these conditions. I believe in using evidence-based practices to guide treatment options and have contributed to the literature with numerous peer-reviewed research articles and book chapters.

I received a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Delaware and a doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with research focusing on bioengineering and nanotechnology. After earning a medical degree from Stanford University, I completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship in sports medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. During my fellowship, I was an assistant team physician for the Washington University athletes, as well as the St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Battlehawks and the St. Louis City soccer team. I am a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Outside work, I enjoy working out and spending time with my wife and two children.

school Education

Medical School
  • Stanford University School of Medicine, 2017
Internship
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2017 - 2018
Residency
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2018 - 2022
Fellowship
  • Washington University Dept of Orthopaedics, 2022 - 2023

star Reviews 4.6 Overall Rating | 131 Ratings | 23 Reviews

4.6 Overall Rating | 131 Ratings | 23 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions from our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of St. Luke's University Health Network.

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4.4 RATING

“Dr Pridgen laid out some future options I may have for my calf pain and knee issue. My situation is not ideal. I will have to make some decisions to keep mobile. Overall, a good consultation.”


June 10, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Great doctor. I came for a second opinion but will be switching ”


June 9, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“They were very accommodating to my needs for being there”


May 19, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“This Physician is always great as well as the gentleman that reports on my vitals.”


May 5, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“The visit was all good. Thank you”


May 3, 2025
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4.9 RATING

“Happy with vusit”


April 24, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Pridgen is helpful, respectful and knowledgeable. He listens to what is going on, explains the situation in a way I can understand and provides help to the situation. I asked for a referral for physical therapy and he provided that and wants me to check in with him to see how it helps. He doesn't push injections that I don't need like my last orthopedic.”


April 10, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Everyone was very nice and polite and helpful”


March 17, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“All good so far”


March 17, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Very good”


March 16, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Pridgen is the best Orthopedic Surgeon on the East CoastHands down.”


February 27, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“The office visit for my rotator cuff was very informative. Dr was very helpful”


February 24, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“ERIC MICHAEL PRIDGEN, MD is the Best doctor ever. Very knowledgeable and great bed side manner”


January 3, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Pridgen who not only showed an interest in my medical concerns, but also my emotional state of mind. Reassurance was given that after the evaluation and proper tests, relief from pain was a possibility. Dr. Pridgen suggested a visit with Dr. D. to evaluate and address low back and leg pain. And physical therapy may be beneficial.”


December 18, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“The dr ERIC MICHAEL PRIDGEN, MD was very professional and compassionate and listed to what I had to say”


December 15, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“It was a pleasant experience, the doctor ERIC MICHAEL PRIDGEN, MD explained to me everything I needed to do to help my condition and what would be the best course of action to take.”


November 30, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Pridgen is probably the best Orthopedic Surgeon on the East Coast.”


November 29, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“I received excellent care starting from the waiting room. D was friendly and helpful. My daughter was with me and D made her feel like a princess! The gentlemen who I met with before the doctor was also very friendly and even offered us both water. Dr. Pridgen is exceptional and I have already recommend him to coworkers due to his excellent care.”


November 17, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Dr.Pridgen and his staff are great, very helpful, answers any questions and concerns.”


October 26, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“All good with ERIC MICHAEL PRIDGEN, MD”


October 15, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“ERIC MICHAEL PRIDGEN, MD is Always polite and answered any questions I had.”


October 2, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“The doctor ERIC MICHAEL PRIDGEN, MD was super friendly and knowledgeable. I hurt my arm and shoulder, and he did not manipulate it causing more pain. Excellent bedside manner”


September 29, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“I was pleased to get an appointment quickly. Dr. Pridgen did a thorough exam of my shoulder and diagonosed it . With follow up xrays confirming is diagonosis. Iwould refer anyone to him,”


September 22, 2024

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