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Specialties
Joint Replacement (Foot & Ankle)
Sports Injuries
Fracture Care
Deformity Correction
Advanced Wound Treatment
Diabetic Screening and Limb Salvage
Hospitals
Attending:
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Ocean Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center
Southern Ocean Medical Center
Toms River Surgery Center
Shrewsbury Surgery Center
Surgi Care of Freehold
Practicing Locations
Eric Beights, D.P.M, F.A.C.F.A.S.
Podiatry
Bio
Dr. Eric Beights joined Seaview Orthopaedics in 2016. He is a board-certified Foot and Ankle Surgical specialist, with broad experience in treatment of trauma, deformity correction, and overuse injuries.
He came to New Jersey from South Florida to attend Princeton University, where he completed his Bachelor’s studies in Biology, and spent 12 seasons on the Cross Country and Track teams. He went on to Temple University’s School of Podiatric Medicine, and while there, was involved in researching movement disorders and skin diseases of the lower extremity. He helped pioneer the Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Residency program at Jersey Shore Medical Center as one of two Resident Physicians in its first class. During his post-graduate training, he was involved in research of biologics and stem cells, plastic surgery, techniques, wound care, and participated in over 1200 surgical procedures ranging from multilevel trauma to management of nail disorders. He has continued his involvement with the residency program and is a frequent lecturer and surgical skills instructor.
As a physician at Seaview Orthopaedics, Dr. Beights is committed to lifelong learning and meticulous dedication to his work. To that end, he enjoys New Jersey’s vibrant social experiences and exploring the great outdoors with his friends and family.
Patient Stories
Barbara’s Story | Total Foot Reconstruction
Training & Education
Eric Beights, D.P.M
Podiatry
Dr. Beights received a Bachelor of Arts degree and was a varsity cross country and track athlete at Princeton University. Originally from south Florida, his undergraduate research took him back to the Everglades to explore resource selection habits of the tiny population of Florida Panthers residing there.
He continued his research in animal behavior at Rutgers University in Newark while completing post-baccalaureate pre-medical work. He earned his doctorate at Temple University’s School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, where he was a research fellow at the renowned Gait Study Center, focusing on congenital and neurologic gait deformities and associated functional bracing techniques. Dr. Beights completed an intensive Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle surgical residency at Jersey Shore University Medical Center where he was trained in Joint Replacement, Trauma, Limb Salvage, Reconstruction, and Advanced Wound Care.
Additionally, his areas of expertise include Sports Medicine, Non-Surgical techniques, Minimally-Invasive Bunion Correction, Arthroscopy, Plastic Surgery, Cartilage Transplantation, and General Foot Care.
Joint Replacement (Foot & Ankle)
Sports Injuries
Fracture Care
Deformity Correction
Advanced Wound Treatment
Diabetic Screening and Limb Salvage
Osteoarthritis
Joint Degeneration
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Joint Pain
Barbara’s Story | Total Foot Reconstruction
Under-Graduate:
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
Medical School:
Temple University, School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA Medical Degree – 2013
Residency:
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ
Internship:
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ
Licensure:
New Jersey
Attending:
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Ocean Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center
Southern Ocean Medical Center
Toms River Surgery Center
Shrewsbury Surgery Center
Surgi Care of Freehold