Michael S. Eilerman, M.D.

Dr. Michael Eilerman joined University Orthopaedic Surgeons over 31 years ago in 1993. Dr. Eilerman graduated from the University of Dayton in 1983 and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1987. Following an orthopaedic surgery residency at Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio, he completed an orthopaedic traumatology fellowship at Tampa General Hospital, where he received distinction as Fellow of the Year in 1993. Dr. Eilerman is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and is currently an assistant professor at The University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Dr. Eilerman has taken a special interest in joint replacement surgery of the hip. He has been performing anterior approach hip replacements at The University of Tennessee Medical Center for over 15 years. To date, he has performed over 3,500 such procedures. He feels this approach is much less invasive with a quicker recovery than standard approaches.

Dr. Eilerman and his wife, Theresa, a registered nurse, have been married 33 years and have two lovely daughters. Their daughter Elyse graduated from the University of Virginia and lives in Los Angeles with her husband. Their youngest daughter, Natalie, graduated from the University of Dayton, Ohio, and is in the Peace Corps, serving in the Dominican Republic. Dr. Eilerman enjoys spending time with his family and attending their numerous activities. His personal interests include boating, biking, hiking, and hunting.

Dr. Michael Eilerman, Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement

Dr. Eilerman was the first orthopaedic surgeon in Knoxville to perform the anterior approach hip replacement. With this approach, Dr. Eilerman is able to perform the surgery through the front of the hip, avoiding any cutting of the muscles or tendons, making it much less invasive than traditional hip replacement. This approach allows for a quicker recovery, with less pain. Dr. Eilerman has performed this particular approach for over 15 years.

Dr. Eilerman's Educational Links

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons