Charles A. Peterson
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
Proliance Surgeons
2409 N 45th Street, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

Charles A. Peterson II, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty interest and extensive experience in knee and hip replacement, sports medicine, and shoulder surgery. He has been in practice since 1996.

Dr. Peterson believes it is important to listen to his patients, and fully answer their questions. He takes care to understand how an injury or condition is affecting each patient's daily life and activities, and craft a a treatment plan specifically suited to that patient.

During his training at the Mayo Clinic and Hospital for Special Surgery (New York), he was a team physician for the New York Mets, New York Giants, the Association of Tennis Professionals, and St. John's University.

Dr. Peterson also has helped lead Proliance Surgeons, sitting on the Board of Directors from 2004 until 2021, and holding the positions of President and Chairman from 2014 to 2022.  He also served as interim CEO from 2017 to 2019, and in 2021.

A lifelong athlete, Dr. Peterson and his wife enjoy all forms of outdoor sports and activities in the Great Northwest. This dovetails nicely with his love of photography.

Dr. Peterson is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Washington School Of Medicine , 1990

Residency

Mayo Clinic , 1995

Specialties

Sports Medicine
Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

Hospital for Special Surgery , 1996

Hospital Affiliations

Swedish Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Ambetter
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Humana
  • HMO
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
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Medicare
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Moda Health
  • EPO
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Locations

Proliance Surgeons
2409 N 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
Other Locations
Proliance Surgeons
5350 Tallman Ave Nw, Ste 500, Seattle, WA 98107

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Peterson 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.

Osteoarthritis
Knee Replacement
Hip Replacement

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Charles A. Peterson

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Charles A. Peterson?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Charles A. Peterson by calling their office at 206-633-8100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Charles A. Peterson a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Charles A. Peterson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Charles A. Peterson specialize in?

While Dr. Charles A. Peterson is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.

Does Dr. Charles A. Peterson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Charles A. Peterson has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Charles A. Peterson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Charles A. Peterson accept my insurance?

Dr. Charles A. Peterson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-633-8100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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