Orthopedics: Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports medicine, Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement, ACL repair, and more.
Sioux Falls, SD
Most recent review: 1 week ago
Recent
4.8
618 Ratings
221 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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It was our first meeting, but I felt good about it. I'm ready to have him put all of that skill and education to work for me!
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
I have multiple joint replacements one of which has been verified loose for the last 13 years. After an accident last spring further damaged the knee implant, Dr Peterson and his PA Ryan Klenner did a revision with the latest implant! Exceptional Surgeons!!!
Exceptional care!!! Absolutely Great Team!!!
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
I was very anxious about what I needed to understand my shoulder pain. He n his staff were amazing. Things were explained clearly, made a plan n it was put in motion before I left. I left reassured that things what may all is going to be ok. Thank you to everyone.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Spent as much time as needed with me. Working to make sure I'm satisfied with the results.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Was amazing and explained he wouldn't put anything in your body he wouldn't put in his.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Great Dr. Does a wonderful job. Listens to my questions
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Our visit with Dr. Peterson was exceptional! He was thorough and knowledgeable on his care, delivered a detailed explanation of the healing, and was very positive, friendly, and helpful! He answered our questions and the visit was seamless. I would definitely recommend Dr. Peterson.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Excellent, caring and certainly has the best service to his patients.
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
Best Doctor
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
Combined personal professionalism with a nice easy way about him. everyone got me in quickly and took care of me. Thanks so much.
(3 months ago)
Sep-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)
It was our first meeting, but I felt good about it. I'm ready to have him put all of that skill and education to work for me!
I have multiple joint replacements one of which has been verified loose for the last 13 years. After an accident last spring further damaged the knee implant, Dr Peterson and his PA Ryan Klenner did a revision with the latest implant! Exceptional Surgeons!!! Exceptional care!!! Absolutely Great Team!!!
I was very anxious about what I needed to understand my shoulder pain. He n his staff were amazing. Things were explained clearly, made a plan n it was put in motion before I left. I left reassured that things what may all is going to be ok. Thank you to everyone.
Spent as much time as needed with me. Working to make sure I'm satisfied with the results.
Was amazing and explained he wouldn't put anything in your body he wouldn't put in his.
Great Dr. Does a wonderful job. Listens to my questions
Our visit with Dr. Peterson was exceptional! He was thorough and knowledgeable on his care, delivered a detailed explanation of the healing, and was very positive, friendly, and helpful! He answered our questions and the visit was seamless. I would definitely recommend Dr. Peterson.
Excellent, caring and certainly has the best service to his patients.
Best Doctor
Combined personal professionalism with a nice easy way about him. everyone got me in quickly and took care of me. Thanks so much.