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: 5 days ago
New
4.9
718 Ratings
267 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 awesome. Other than being an excellent surgeon he makes his patients feel comfortable and cared for.
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Exceptional
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
He is friendly and professional. He answers all your questions and does an excellent job of providing appropriate care.
(1 week 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
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Answered all questions and took his time with us. If I need jiffy knee in the future I will be contacting his office for an apt to meet with him again
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Great doctor!! So caring explains things to you!! Highly recommend.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very knowledgeable, listens to concerns and explains things well!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Very friendly and presented my diagnosis in a easy to understand way. Had a previous injury with the same shoulder he fixed 5 years ago and I only trusted him with the new issues.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
He is very knowledgeable and was straight forward as to what was wrong with my right hip. As well as give me options as which way to go with getting my hip back normal. I would highly recommend Dr. Peterson to anyone with similar problems.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
He is such a great guy And doctor. Best guy to go to.
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 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
Answered all questions and took his time with us. If I need jiffy knee in the future I will be contacting his office for an apt to meet with him again
Great doctor!! So caring explains things to you!! Highly recommend.
Very knowledgeable, listens to concerns and explains things well!
Very friendly and presented my diagnosis in a easy to understand way. Had a previous injury with the same shoulder he fixed 5 years ago and I only trusted him with the new issues.
He is very knowledgeable and was straight forward as to what was wrong with my right hip. As well as give me options as which way to go with getting my hip back normal. I would highly recommend Dr. Peterson to anyone with similar problems.
He is such a great guy And doctor. Best guy to go to.