Kimberly Erickson, MD, FACS, FAAP

Kimberly M. Erickson, MD is a native of Princeton, New Jersey and graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University with a degree in molecular biology. She attended Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons for medical school, where she received the Janeway Prize for highest achievement and abilities in the graduating class.

After receiving her medical degree, Dr. Erickson completed a residency in general surgery New York Presbyterian Hospital. During that time, she also pursued a two-year fellowship in pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), which was combined with a research fellowship in the pediatric tumor biology laboratory. Dr. Erickson completed her pediatric surgery fellowship at University of Michigan and stayed on as faculty there for several years following training. She is board-certified in both general surgery and pediatric surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Erickson joined the faculty at the University of North Carolina in 2010, where she served as a clinical associate professor of surgery and the medical director of pediatric trauma. Dr. Erickson joined the WakeMed family in July, 2018. “I am so fortunate to be a part of WakeMed Children’s team because of the high level of commitment to evidence- based, exceptional patient care as well as the care and compassion of all the faculty and staff.”

Dr. Erickson is married to a hand and upper extremity surgeon, Dr. John Erickson. They live in Raleigh with their daughter and rescue dog. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, biking, traveling with her family, and spending time outdoors in this beautiful state.