Dr. Eric T. Miller

About the Doctor

Dr. Eric T. Miller is a board-certified orthopedist with over 21 years of experience, specializing in orthopedic trauma and general orthopedic surgery. He earned his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University, completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Summa Health System/NEOMED, and pursued a fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Currently practicing in Akron, Ohio, as part of Summa Physicians Inc, recognized as High Performing in Back Surgery (Spinal Fusion). Dr. Miller has received the Patient’s Top Choice award, with a 4.9/5 patient rating based on 176 reviews. Patients consistently describe him as knowledgeable, skilled, kind, respectful, and understanding, noting effective communication, patience in answering questions, and a comfortable, professional environment. He is an expert in hip replacement, arm/wrist/hand fractures, and pelvic/hip fractures. He is currently accepting new patients.

• Over 20 years of experience in orthopedics and orthopedic trauma

• Fellowship-trained in surgical critical care

• 4.9/5 patient rating from 176 reviews – Patient’s Top Choice

• Expert in hip replacement, upper extremity fractures, and pelvic/hip fractures

• Affiliated with nationally recognized Summa Health-Akron Campus

• Accepts new patients; wide insurance acceptance including Medicare and Medicaid

Education & Training

Medical School – Northeast Ohio Medical University
Residency – Summa Health System/NEOMED, Orthopaedic Surgery (2003–2008)
Fellowship/Additional Training – University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Surgical Critical Care (2008–2009)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Hip arthritis and degenerative joint disease (hip replacement)

• Pelvic and hip fractures

• Arm, wrist, and hand fractures and dislocations

• Bursitis and joint inflammation

• Osteoarthritis (knee, hip, shoulder)

• Rotator cuff tears and shoulder impingement

• Ligament injuries (sprains, tears)

• Tendonitis (Achilles, patellar, tennis elbow)

• Lower back pain and spinal conditions (co-management)

• Post-traumatic orthopedic deformities

• Orthopedic infections (osteomyelitis, septic arthritis)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Total hip replacement (anterior and posterior approaches)

• Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of fractures (arm, wrist, hand, pelvis, hip, femur)

• Intramedullary nailing of long bone fractures

• External fixation for complex fractures

• Arthroscopic surgery (shoulder, knee, wrist – diagnostic and therapeutic)

• Tendon repair (rotator cuff, Achilles, biceps)

• Removal of hardware (plates, screws, nails)

• Joint aspiration and injection (corticosteroids, viscosupplementation)

• Treatment of nonunions and malunions

• Surgical management of orthopedic infections (debridement, irrigation)

Services Offered

Dr. Miller’s orthopedic practice provides comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care for patients with acute traumatic injuries and chronic degenerative conditions. He offers same-day or urgent consultations for fractures, dislocations, and sports injuries, with a focus on restoring function and minimizing long-term disability. For patients with hip arthritis, he performs total hip replacement using modern techniques to reduce pain and accelerate recovery. He is highly experienced in treating complex fractures of the pelvis, hip, arm, wrist, and hand, often using minimally invasive fixation methods. His surgical critical care fellowship allows him to manage multiply injured trauma patients with complex orthopedic needs. Postoperatively, he provides structured rehabilitation plans, pain management guidance, and close follow-up to monitor healing and return to activity. Dr. Miller works closely with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and primary care physicians to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

• Orthopedic consultation for fractures, joint pain, and sports injuries

• Acute fracture care (casting, bracing, surgical fixation)

• Total hip replacement and revision hip surgery

• Arthroscopic surgery of shoulder, knee, and wrist

• Orthopedic trauma surgery (pelvis, hip, upper extremity fractures)

• Tendon repair and ligament reconstruction

• Non-surgical management (joint injections, physical therapy referrals)

• Postoperative rehabilitation coordination

• Surgical treatment of nonunions, malunions, and hardware complications

• Management of orthopedic infections

Accepted Insurances

• CareSource (Medicaid, Medicare)

• CMS Medicare

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Humana (Medicare, PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 1 Park West Blvd, SUITE 330, Akron, OH, 44312
Phone: (330) 835-5533

Hospital Affiliations

• Summa Health-Akron Campus