Douglas M. Ehrler, M.D.
I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH DR. EHRLER AND STAFF GETTING ME BACK TO A PAINLESS STATE OF HEALTH.
DR. EHRLER IS INTELLIGENT, CARING AND A GREAT SURGEON. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!
DR. EHRLER IS AN OUTSTANDING SURGEON. MY BACK HASN’T FELT THIS GOOD IN YEARS.
- Danny
Specialties
SpineAreas of Interest
Adult Comprehensive Spine (Degenerative, Tumors, Infection)
Cervical Spine
Spine Trauma
Robotic Spinal Surgery
Spinal Navigation
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Languages
EnglishLocations
Fairlawn West CampusCanton
Green
Kent
Cuyahoga Falls
Bio
Dr. Ehrler is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He is the Spine Surgery Section Chief at Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center. Dr. Ehrler is a magna cum laude graduate of John Carroll University and a graduate of Wright State University School of Medicine, where he earned several academic awards including election to Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honorary Society at first eligibility. He performed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Akron General Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Ehrler completed his spine fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia with the departments of orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery.
Dr. Ehrler’s practice incorporates adult spinal reconstruction, including the diagnosis, treatment and surgical correction of adult spinal disorders, cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back) and lumbar (lower back). He utilizes all surgical techniques related to degenerative conditions, tumor, infection, deformity, and trauma.
Dr. Ehrler was the first spine surgeon in the region to utilize the Mazor Robotic Guidance System for spine surgery. He has performed the most Mazor robotic cases in Ohio and ranks among the highest in the Midwest/ Northeastern US.
Dr. Ehrler is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a member of North American Spine Society as well as other medical societies. He has published many articles, as well as contributed to various books on the subject of spine surgery. He speaks regularly at spine conferences. Dr. Ehrler is a principal investigator for multiple FDA trials, including cervical disc replacements and lumbar fusions. He has been a physician since 1993.
Board Certifications
Board-certified physicians have met additional requirements for certification from a recognized medical board.
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Surgery of the Spine
Fellowship
Fellowship-trained surgeons have achieved the highest level of training in their specialty.
Thomas Jefferson University
Spine Surgery
Residency
Akron General Medical Center
Medical School
Wright State University
News
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Pioneers Robotic Guidance System In Spine SurgeryCrystal Clinic Makes List of America’s Best Hospitals for Spine Care
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Pioneers Robotic Guidance System In Spine Surgery
Crystal Clinic Recognized For Excellence In Spinal Surgery
Publications
Dr. Ehrler was the first to pioneer Mazor robotic surgery in the region. He performs the most cases in Ohio and ranks among the highest in the Midwest/Northeastern US using this technology.