Orthopedics: Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports medicine, Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement, ACL repair, and more.
Sioux Falls, SD
Most recent review: Sep 19, 2025
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4.8
606 Ratings
214 Comments
Dr. Erik D. Peterson is a fellowship-trained arthroscopic and sports medicine surgeon. He routinely treats injuries of the shoulder, hip, and knee with minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques. His extensive arthroscopic experience will allow rapid recovery for the elite athlete or weekend warrior.
Dr. Erik D. Peterson is a fellowship-trained arthroscopic and sports medicine surgeon. He routinely treats injuries of the shoulder, hip, and knee with minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques. His extensive arthroscopic experience will allow rapid recovery for the elite athlete or weekend warrior.
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Combined personal professionalism with a nice easy way about him. everyone got me in quickly and took care of me. Thanks so much.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Extremely knowledgeable and talented at being able to make accurate diagnosis and provide treatment options.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Went in a s shot in my left knee. Dr. Peterson was efficient, pleasant, and thorough. I appreciate that he respects my questions snd time. Thank you!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very good at explaining my total knee replacement surgery details. He's very friendly and made me feel comfortable withis decision for this surgery.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Thanks for seeing me, don’t take this wrong, hope I don’t have to see you again, at least for medical reasons!!
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Great person and Dr.!!!!
Ryan his PA is also fantastic.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
I didn't see the doctor which I was set to see him, but I saw his associate. He was very good. I've only seen the doc once. The phone system at the main office is tarrible.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
I am 3 weeks out from my knee replacement surgery. The first week was tough but things are definitely getting better.
I saw Ryan yesterday and he is very good to work with. I could ask questions and he answered them without me feeling like a dummy. So please give him a high 5 too.
(3 months ago)
Jul-2025
Very professional
(3 months ago)
Jul-2025
He is very good at what he does.
(4 months ago)
Jun-2025
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(Old Main Office) Sioux Falls
From Dr. Peterson I am a native of the Sioux Falls area. After graduating from Brandon Valley High School, I attended South Dakota State University where I received a degree in biology.
Erik D. Peterson, MD About Dr. Peterson Dr. Peterson is a fellowship trained arthroscopic and sports medicine surgeon. He routinely treats injuries of the shoulder, hip, and knee with minimally-invasive arthroscopic techniques. He specializes in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. This highly specialized technique provides very rapid recovery and enhanced outcomes compared with traditional open surgical techniques. Dr. Peterson also specializes in arthroscopic ACL surgery and cartilage restoration techniques. His extensive arthroscopic experience will allow rapid recovery for the elite athlete or weekend warrior.
Dr. Peterson also has trained extensively in joint replacement surgery of the hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow. While at the Mayo Clinic, he was trained in complex joint reconstructive procedures as well as exposed to the latest techniques. He uses minimally invasive approaches that result in less postoperative pain and quicker recovery. He has a broad general orthopedic practice that also encompasses operative and non-operative fracture care.
SPECIALTIES Arthroscopic surgery Sports medicine Minimally invasive joint replacement Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair ACL repair General orthopedics
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS) Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
Combined personal professionalism with a nice easy way about him. everyone got me in quickly and took care of me. Thanks so much.
Extremely knowledgeable and talented at being able to make accurate diagnosis and provide treatment options.
Went in a s shot in my left knee. Dr. Peterson was efficient, pleasant, and thorough. I appreciate that he respects my questions snd time. Thank you!
Very good at explaining my total knee replacement surgery details. He's very friendly and made me feel comfortable withis decision for this surgery.
Thanks for seeing me, don’t take this wrong, hope I don’t have to see you again, at least for medical reasons!!
Great person and Dr.!!!! Ryan his PA is also fantastic.
I didn't see the doctor which I was set to see him, but I saw his associate. He was very good. I've only seen the doc once. The phone system at the main office is tarrible.
I am 3 weeks out from my knee replacement surgery. The first week was tough but things are definitely getting better. I saw Ryan yesterday and he is very good to work with. I could ask questions and he answered them without me feeling like a dummy. So please give him a high 5 too.
Very professional
He is very good at what he does.