Biography
Dr. Peterson is a board certified, active duty orthopaedic surgeon in the US Navy, who is fellowship-trained in Hip and Knee Replacements.
She has a passion for restoring function, healthy aging, and longevity, and partners with her patients to decide whether surgery is the best next step for them to take on their joint replacement journey.
Clinical Expertise: avascular necrosis of the hip, complex and revision total joint replacement, hip arthritis, hip arthroplasty, knee arthritis, knee arthroplasty, and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty.
Education
- Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Naval Medical Center San Diego
- Doctor of Medicine, New York University
- Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy
Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Licensure
- CA State Medical License (2023 - 2027)
- MA State Medical License (2023 - 2025)
- NE State Medical License (2016 - 2026)
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) - Fellow
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) - Fellow
- Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons - Member