Dr. Erik Douglas Peterson M.D.
Orthopedist
2908 E 26th St Sioux Falls SD, 57103About
Dr. Erik Peterson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Peterson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Peterson tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ Of Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- 2002
University of South Dakota 2002
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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