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Mark A. Peterson, M.D.
Shady Grove Orthopaedics
Orthopedics: Knee & Shoulder Specialist
Rockville, Germantown
4.6
212 Ratings
97 Comments
Mark A. Peterson, M.D., specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mobility problems resulting from sports related injuries of the knee and shoulder. Dr. Peterson has more than 25 years’ experience in total joint replacement and he joined the Shady Grove Orthopaedics team in 1999. He has been certified in the latest technology, using computer navigated partial and total knee replacements.
4.6
212 Ratings
97 Comments
Mark A. Peterson, M.D., specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mobility problems resulting from sports related injuries of the knee and shoulder. Dr. Peterson has more than 25 years’ experience in total joint replacement and he joined the Shady Grove Orthopaedics team in 1999. He has been certified in the latest technology, using computer navigated partial and total knee replacements.
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Mark A. Peterson, M.D., specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mobility problems resulting from sports related injuries of the knee and shoulder.
Dr. Peterson has more than 25 years’ experience in total joint replacement and he joined the Shady Grove Orthopaedics team in 1999. He has been certified in the latest technology, using computer navigated partial and total knee replacements. Dr. Peterson also has a special interest in cartilage restorative procedures, which are appropriate for patients with damaged cartilage. These patients may be candidates for less invasive procedures as an alternative to total joint arthroplasty.
Dr. Peterson is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery with additional board certification in sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He has served as Chief of Surgery at Shady Grove Hospital and as a member of the Hospital’s Board of Trustees. He is active on the Shady Grove Hospital’s Credentialing Committee as well.
After graduating cum laude from The University of Delaware, Dr. Peterson earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. He then completed his orthopedic residency at the Campbell Clinic, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, home to the nation’s first orthopedic residency program and definitive textbook on the subject, Campbell’s Operative Orthopedics.
Dr. Peterson enjoys staying active traveling, gardening, fitness training, and playing racquet sports, golf, and skiing.
Services: Mako Total Knee Application
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Short visit. Wasn’t clear about pain meds.
Dr Peterson is very personable with a good bedside manner. He explained everything clearly and was super efficient. I have seen him for prior issues and he has helped me each time. I would highly recommend Dr Peterson and Shady Grove Orthopedics.
Hardly took any time, made condescending comments, was not helpful
Good surgeon. Explains things well.
Very understanding and helpful
Great doctor!!
Dr. Peterson lacked bedside manners. I took my teenage child to be examined for multiple issues he was having. Their system used to check-in only allows you to select the primary issue (not multiple concerns). When I brought up the other concerns, Dr. Peterson told me it wasn’t on my chart (which I told him why) and he told me I would need to make another appointment to address those concerns. I have Never heard of that before. Why not address everything now instead of being charged for a second visit, pulling my kid out of school and taking off work again. Before we could have any rebuttal he was halfway out the door. We felt very rushed, he spoke super fast to the point I can’t even recall the suggestions he made. (Typically a Dr, would write that up for you, to him) I understand he does this everyday but we don’t, so slow down a tad bit and make your patient feel heard, even if you don’t care. Especially when we wait minutes to bee seen. I won’t be back. Positives: knowledgeable.
Dr Peterson was great, to the point, explained everything well and gave me a cortisone shot I barely felt. I am happy with my plan of treatment.
Very direct and to the point, efficient and knowledgeable.
I spent less than 10min when I got to see Dr. Peterson. He spoke about my x-rays and offered me a cortisone shot in my knee since I was not considering surgery. I was hoping he would offer me other alternatives like a "gel 1 shot injection" in the knee, also known as hyaluronic acid injection or visco-supplementation. No mention of that option, somewhat disappointed. Short meeting in all and he only spoke about my x-rays, but I never got to actually see my x-rays.