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Dr. Eric Cotter Thos Hanson, MD

Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
49 years of experience
Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital 47601 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374
(248) 465-4100

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Brief Intro

Dr. Hanson received his bachelor of science degree in physiology at the University of California, Davis. From there he went on to earn his medical degree at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. A surgical internship was completed at Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, California. He completed four years of orthopedic residency at Loma Linda University. Dr. Hanson's private practice opened in January, 1989 after six months of service in the Orthopedic Traumatology Department at the Loma Linda affiliated County Medical Center in Riverside, California. Dr. Hanson is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, having earned his board certification in 1991. Re-certification was accomplished in 1999. His professional memberships include the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the American Medical Association, the California Medical Association, and the Fresno-Madera Medical Society. Dr. Hanson's practice focuses on sports medicine and adult reconstructive surgery with emphasis on the shoulder and knee. He has been a team physician at Fresno State University since 1991 and head team physician since 1996. Consulting team physician duties have been provided to the Fresno Grizzlies/San Francisco Giants, the Visalia Oaks/Oakland A's, Porterville Community College, and local high schools. With his two brothers, Dr. Hanson was raised in Northern Thailand where his parents were medical missionaries for 10 years. Both of Dr. Hanson's parents are physicians, having retired after many years of practice in Fresno. His wife, Darlene, and daughters, Lauren and Allison, remain the priority of his life. Along with church activities, his interests include backpacking, hiking, telemark skiing, and bike riding. Dr. Hanson continues to accept new patients at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics, 1630 East Herndon Avenue, Fresno, California. His office phone is (559) 435-9020.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Harvard Medical School - 1976

Location & Hours

Ascension Providence Hospital Novi Campus
47601 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374

Specialties Treated

Thoracic Surgery
Surgery
Cardiovascular Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cancer 33
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 30
Orthopedics 48
Neurology & Neurosurgery 40
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 48
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 53
Diabetes & Endocrinology 21
Children's Hospital 7
Urology 49
Psychiatry 51
Geriatrics 51
Rehabilitation 38
Obsterics & Gynecology 6
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 4
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 11
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 33