
Dr. William W. Peterson M.D.
Orthopedist
615 Lilly Rd Ne Suite 100 Olympia WA, 98506About
Dr. William Peterson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Olympia, WA. 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1982
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Broken Ankle
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Practice At 615 Lilly Rd Ne Suite 100
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Nearby Providers
- Clyde T. Carpenter404 Yauger Way SW Olympia Washington 98502
- Dr. Gregory D. Byrd MD615 Lilly Road Northeast Olympia Washington 98506
- Dr. Andrew Philip Manista MD3901 Capital Mall Dr SW Olympia WA 98502
- Dr. Thomas Helpenstell M.D.3901 CAPITAL MALL DR SW OLYMPIA WA 98502
- Dr. Julian S Arroyo MD7308 Bridgeport Way W Lakewood WA 98499
- Dr. Steven M Teeny MD7308 Bridgeport Way W Lakewood WA 98499
Nearest Hospitals
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413 LILLY ROAD NE OLYMPIA WA 98506