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Mark A. Peterson, M.D.
Shady Grove Orthopaedics
Orthopedics: Knee & Shoulder Specialist
Rockville, Germantown
4.6
235 Ratings
106 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
235 Ratings
106 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
Shady Grove is proud to be the only Hospital in your region offering this new treatment option. Mako Total Knee transforms the way total knee replacements are performed. The Mako Total Knee application is a knee replacement treatment option designed to relieve the pain caused by joint degeneration due to osteoarthritis. Through CT-based 3D modeling of bone anatomy, surgeons can use the Mako System to create a personalized surgical plan and identify the implant size, orientation and alignment based on each patient’s unique anatomy. The Mako System also enables surgeons to virtually modify the surgical plan intraoperatively and assists them in executing bone resections.
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Amazing expert
Very direct， No BS. He was my very first Knee doctor who I saw 10 some years ago. I will do my PKR by him with Mako techniques.
Very stern and did not have a warm manner.
The shortest doctor’s appointment of my life. Maybe a minute and a half. As I briefly answered his question about my issues, he interrupted me (two sentences in!). Physical exam was ok, but we really didn’t discuss everything. Then he walked out. Almost funny it was so bad.
He is a very good Doctor, have been to him off and on for 15 years or more
I was well pleased with his attention.
Great doctor and explains everything
I was kept waiting for an hour and Dr Paterson spent less than a minute with me. This is not the first time I’ve been kept waiting so long. He’s a good doctor but I’m not sure the practice is worth the aggravation
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.