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.
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 the best knee surgeon. He did my husband’s a year ago. 100% satisfied! My appointment today was very thorough and professional. Dr. Is extremely compassionate and caring. He takes all the time you need and answered all my questions. He is very educated and gave me all the confidence I needed for my upcoming double total knee replacement surgery’s! I highly recommend Dr. Peterson.
Great surgeon fixed my knees lfe is good again happy fishing Dr Peterson
very personable and I would send my whole family
Great listening and conversation. Very caring attitude and understanding.
Outstanding. Took time to answer questions, explained the entire procedure. Very personable and knowledgeable.
Dr Peterson was informative while empathetic in his responses to my pain and surgical courses of treatment.
He was great ! He answered all of my questions. He did everything in a timely manner. Very professional . Thank you
Quite happy with him. Explained everything and gave me my options for treatment at this time.
Dr Peterson is the best! He listens to you and your problem. And he actually fixed it !
A very short visit. I know he was running behind. OK. I feel I got the care I needed.