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: 2 weeks ago
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4.9
731 Ratings
272 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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Dr Peterson is very good at what he does and he helped me with my pain and explained my symptoms and my surgery can help me recover and heal my pain and I am grateful for everything he has done for me. Thank you 🙏
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Best doctor and a nice guy
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Very friendly and listens to your concerns
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Very professional , cordial and knowledgeable.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Saw Ryan
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
He is, pray is my surgeon
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Peterson is awesome. Other than being an excellent surgeon he makes his patients feel comfortable and cared for.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Exceptional
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
He is friendly and professional. He answers all your questions and does an excellent job of providing appropriate care.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
I liked you you did OK when you agreed with me for no surgery that made me feel good but I still hurt when I step down and my knee wants to give out on me sometimes but I’ll do my best to get along without surgery thank you
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)
Dr Peterson is very good at what he does and he helped me with my pain and explained my symptoms and my surgery can help me recover and heal my pain and I am grateful for everything he has done for me. Thank you 🙏
Best doctor and a nice guy
Very friendly and listens to your concerns
Very professional , cordial and knowledgeable.
Saw Ryan
He is, pray is my surgeon
Dr Peterson is awesome. Other than being an excellent surgeon he makes his patients feel comfortable and cared for.
Exceptional
He is friendly and professional. He answers all your questions and does an excellent job of providing appropriate care.
I liked you you did OK when you agreed with me for no surgery that made me feel good but I still hurt when I step down and my knee wants to give out on me sometimes but I’ll do my best to get along without surgery thank you