About the Practice
My Team
Erik J. Peterson, MD
Erik Peterson, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement and revision joint replacement, fracture management 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.”
Clinical Interest
Hip care, including total hip replacement and revision total hip replacement, fracture management, and tendonitis
Knee care, including total knee replacement and revision total knee replacement, ACL reconstruction, cartilage injuries and restoration, meniscus tears, fracture management, and tendonitis
Pediatric care, including fracture management and tendonitis
Shoulder care, including anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacement, rotator cuff repair, and shoulder instability
Education
Certification
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Medical Degree
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations
Blaine Orthopedic Surgery Center
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
Professional Affiliations
Minnesota Orthopaedic Society
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Achievements & Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha (2008)
Morris and Lee Zuckerman Award for Clinical Proficiency (2009)
Rising Star: Voted a Rising Star Surgeon by his peers in the Mpls.St.Paul Magazine (2017, 2018, 2019, 2022)
Staff
Rochelle McNallan, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Board Certified
About
Rochelle McNallan, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant working to coordinate excellent orthopedic patient care. She assists in the operating room, in addition to seeing patients in the clinic. In her free time, Rochelle enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, camping, playing cards, and going on walks with her dog.
Education
Certification
Board Certified, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Medical Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, University Wisconsin Madison (2022)
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bemidji State University (2019)
Professional Affiliations
Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA)
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Jenna S., CMA
Clinical Assistant
Christine M., CMA
Clinical Assistant
