Seattle, WA – On July 1, 2008, Charlie Peterson II, M.D., a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, joined Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle. In addition to a special interest in sports medicine and shoulder surgery, Dr. Peterson has extensive experience in trauma and fracture care as well as total joint replacement of the hip, knee and elbow. He joins the physician staff of Phillip Downer, M.D., Jon Franklin, M.D. Joel Shapiro, M.D., J. Michael Watt, M.D., and Wayne Weil, M.D.
Dr. Peterson received his medical degree with honors from the University of Washington School of Medicine. He completed an orthopedic residency training at the Mayo Clinic.
Following his residency, Dr. Peterson completed a specialty fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. During this time, he was a team physician for the New York Mets, New York Giants, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), and St. John’s University.
Dr. Peterson has served as a team physician for the New York Mets, New York Giants, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP, and St. John’s University.
Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle is a full-service orthopedic practice in the Ballard and Wallingford neighborhoods of Seattle. Formerly Ballard Orthopedic, Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle (OSS) has been providing highly specialized orthopedic care to patients in Seattle for over 45 years. OSS’ office is fully equipped with MRI, a fully accredited ambulatory surgery center, and physical therapy.