Dr. Peterson is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with extensive experience performing orthopaedic surgery to address conditions of the hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow. A native of Des Moines, Dr. Peterson earned his medical degree from Des Moines University. He relocated to Detroit to complete his orthopaedic residency at Ascension St. John Hospital, followed by a fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield.
Dr. Peterson is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with extensive experience performing orthopaedic surgery to address conditions of the hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow. A native of Des Moines, Dr. Peterson earned his medical degree from Des Moines University. He relocated to Detroit to complete his orthopaedic residency at Ascension St. John Hospital, followed by a fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield.
Dr. Peterson is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with extensive experience performing orthopaedic surgery to address conditions of the hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow.
A native of Des Moines, Dr. Peterson earned his medical degree from Des Moines University. He relocated to Detroit to complete his orthopaedic residency at Ascension St. John Hospital, followed by a fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield.
Following his fellowship training, Dr. Peterson returned to Iowa, where he currently serves on the faculty of special medicine at Des Moines University in addition to his duties at Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Peterson is a sought-after lecturer both at the local and national level.
Dr. Peterson strives to educate, advocate, and provide outstanding care for every patient who entrusts him with their orthopaedic concerns. Outside of medicine, he is active in his church and enjoys spending family time with his wife and their children.

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Excellent Dr very professional, sincere, and not egotistic
Took time to really assess my issue and the clinic was very busy. Explained things thoroughly and provided options. Very pleasant.
Fantastic Doctor!!!
He explains things in a way that is very easy to understand and he listens well.
Great experience
Very professional and personal treats you like a person not just a patient
Honest, clear and gave us all the options available.
Outstanding!