Joel Peterson, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon | Shoulder & Elbow Specialist

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Category(ies): Orthopedics | Physician

Joel Peterson, MD is an ABOS Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery. He attended Princeton University graduating with degrees in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Neuroscience. He then attended Columbia University in New York City and completed a Master’s degree in Conservation Biology. Dr. Peterson earned his medical degree at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey before completing orthopedic surgery residency training at Columbia University Medical Center and shoulder surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery.

Through the use of advanced open and arthroscopic surgical techniques Dr. Peterson focuses on restoring damaged joints, ligaments, tendons, and bones in the shoulder and elbow. He believes in a comprehensive approach to patient care, including utilization of physical therapy and conservative management to explore all alternatives of treatment before surgery is considered. Dr. Peterson has a special interest in shoulder arthritis and joint replacement surgery. He also has a clinical interest in rotator cuff injuries, shoulder instability and labral tears, pectoralis and biceps tendon ruptures, and elbow injuries and degenerative conditions.

Dr. Peterson is an active member of numerous academic societies including the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). He is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care with the highest level of compassion and expertise.

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Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeon bringing the latest techniques and innovation to Miami
Joel Peterson, MD
Joel Peterson, MD

Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeon bringing the latest techniques and innovation to Miami

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Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna Florida Worker’s Compensation United Healthcare (pending) Medicare (pending)

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