About Erin Hofer

Erin L. Hofer, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and fellowship-trained orthopaedic traumatologist. Graduating from Morehead State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, she went on to receive her medical degree with a distinction in research from the University of Louisville, School of Medicine in Louisville, KY. She completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at Prisma Health (formerly Greenville Health) in Greenville, SC, followed by a fellowship in orthopaedic trauma at Washington University in St. Louis, MO.

Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Hofer is a member of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association. Having published numerous peer-reviewed articles in major orthopaedic journals, she is currently working on several additional projects and papers concerning traumatic fractures. Her research interests include complex fractures, anesthesia in orthopaedics, and postoperative activity protocols. She plans to continue working on these research topics through the Hughston Foundation, Inc.