Dr. Charles A Peterson M.D.
Orthopedist
801 Broadway Suite 1000 Seattle WA, 98122About
Dr. Charles Peterson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Seattle, 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
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1990
University of Washington School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
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