Orthopedics, Knee Surgery, Shoulder, Sports Medicine: Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports medicine, Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement, ACL repair, and more.
Freeman, Huron, Tea, Yankton
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.8
686 Ratings
253 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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Great guy. So easy to deal with.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Very good visit. He answered all of my questions
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Peterson did a steroid injection in my knee. He was very nice and informative.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Ver professional and reassuring
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Outstanding
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Great communicator. Explained everything very well.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Always listen and very professional
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Spent plenty of time with me answering all my detailed questions
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr. Peterson is focused and communicates his assessment and treatment recommendations clearly and concisely.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
He answered all of my questions and I trust his advice.
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)
Great guy. So easy to deal with.
Very good visit. He answered all of my questions
Dr. Peterson did a steroid injection in my knee. He was very nice and informative.
Ver professional and reassuring
Outstanding
Great communicator. Explained everything very well.
Always listen and very professional
Spent plenty of time with me answering all my detailed questions
Dr. Peterson is focused and communicates his assessment and treatment recommendations clearly and concisely.
He answered all of my questions and I trust his advice.