Peters Otlans
Experienced in Trochlear Dysplasia

Dr. Peters Otlans

Orthopedics | Podiatric Medicine | Sports Medicine
CommonSpirit Health
Proliance Surgeons
16259 Sylvester Rd SW #501, 
Burien, WA 
Accepting New Patients
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Experienced in Trochlear Dysplasia
CommonSpirit Health
Proliance Surgeons
16259 Sylvester Rd SW #501, 
Burien, WA 
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Overview

Peters T. Otlans, MD, MPH, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine injuries, arthroscopic surgery, shoulder and knee replacement surgery and fracture care. He performs arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, hip, and elbow, addressing cartilage, ligament, and tendon injuries in a minimally invasive fashion. Dr. Otlans believes in the importance of building relationships and earning trust with his patients. He focuses on developing individualized care plans after listening carefully to his patient's needs and goals and clearly communicating all treatment options. Dr. Otlans grew up in Washington State and has a passion for international medical work and orthopedic research. Prior to returning to the community, he served as an assistant team physician with Portland State athletics and then with Philadelphia's professional and college sports teams. He serves as team orthopedic surgeon for Highline Public Schools and an editor of Arthroscopy and the American Journal of Sports Medicine, the premier orthopedic sports medicine journals in the country.

Dr. Otlans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trochlear Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Small Patella Syndrome, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Osteotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Boston University School Of Medicine, Boston, MA
Residency
Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
Specialties
Orthopedics
Podiatric Medicine
Sports Medicine
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in WA
Fellowships
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Hospital Affiliations
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Saint Anne's Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Proliance Surgeons
16259 Sylvester Rd SW #501, Burien, WA 98166
Call: 206-243-1100

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Otlans has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Tennis Elbow

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


16 Total Publications

Resident Performance on the Fundamentals of Arthroscopic Surgery Training (FAST) Workstation Does Not Predictably Improve With Postgraduate Year.
Resident Performance on the Fundamentals of Arthroscopic Surgery Training (FAST) Workstation Does Not Predictably Improve With Postgraduate Year.
Journal: Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation
Published: May 18, 2023
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