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Orthopedic Surgery, Board Certified
Hip Care
Knee Care
Pediatric Care
Shoulder & Elbow Care
Sports Medicine
Erik Peterson, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in fracture care, minimally invasive joint replacement, and sports medicine.
“My approach to patient care is simple – treat others as you’d like to be treated. I strive to make an accurate diagnosis, discuss patient goals and treatment options, then mutually determine a practical solution to achieve those goals.”
Hip Care, including Bursitis, Minimally Invasive Hip Joint Replacement, Fracture Management, Arthritis, Revision Joint Replacement, and Tendonitis
Knee Care, including ACL Reconstruction, Cartilage Injuries and Restoration, Fracture Management, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Arthritis, Arthroscopy, Meniscectomy, Meniscus Tears, Revision Joint Replacement, Total Knee Joint Replacement, and Tendon Repair
Pediatric Care
Shoulder Care, including Bankart Repair, Bursitis, Fracture Management, Frozen Shoulder, Shoulder Replacement, Rotator Cuff Repair, Arthroscopy, Impingement, Instability, and Labral Tears
Sports Medicine
Fracture Care
Certification
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Medical Degree
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Blaine Orthopedic Surgery Center
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
St. Croix Regional Medical Center
St. John’s Hospital
Woodwinds Health Campus
Other facilities throughout Eastern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin
Minnesota Orthopaedic Society
Dr. Peterson has participated in important research under Jonathan Braman, MD, at the University of Minnesota, Jennifer MacArthur, MD, at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and Michelle Brios, MD, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. He received the Morris and Lee Zuckerman Award for Clinical Proficiency in 2009 and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha in 2008.
Rising Star: Voted a Rising Star Surgeon by his peers in the Mpls.St.Paul Magazine (2017, 2018, 2019)
Molly Hickey, PA-C, MPAS
Certified Physician Assistant
Jenna S., CMA
Clinical Assistant
Christine M., CMA
Clinical Assistant