Shian L. Peterson, MD

Restoring function

Promoting healthy aging

Guiding patients through their joint replacement journey

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.

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Dr. Peterson

AAHKS Resources

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Knee Surgeries

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Hip Surgeries

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Education and Training

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Bachelors of Science
United States Naval Academy
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
New York University School of Medicine
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Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Naval Medical Center San Diego
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Adult Reconstruction Fellowship
Massachusetts General Hospital

Professional Associations

AAHKS
AAHKS Fellow
American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons
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AAOS Fellow
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons