Overview
Christopher Pelt is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dr. Pelt is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Septic Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Pelt is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 144 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Pelt is currently accepting new patients.
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- PPO
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- EPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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Locations
50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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University Orthopaedic Center
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University Of Utah
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Pediatric Orthopaedics - Pcos
Christopher Makarewich, MD is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and Instructor in the University of Utah Department of Orthopaedics, seeing patients at Primary Children's Hospital and Shriners Hospital for Children – Salt Lake City.Dr. Makarewich specializes in limb lengthening and reconstruction for limb deformities of any cause, including trauma, infection, congenital differences, and genetic/syndromic disorders. In addition, he also focuses on hip disorders including hip dysplasia, Legg-Calves-Perthes disease, and slipped capital femoral epiphysis, as well as pediatric orthopaedic trauma. He finds the process of restoring a child's function and ability to stay or become active to be incredibly rewarding.Dr. Makarewich graduated cum laude from Colby College in Maine. He received his medical degree with honors from Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and received the Freddie H. Fu, MD Outstanding Student Award in Orthopaedics as well as the Frederick P. Lord Award in Anatomy. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Utah and went on to a pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He then continued to further subspecialize in pediatric limb lengthening and reconstructive surgery through a fellowship with the International Center for Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction at the Rubin Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, and the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society.When Dr. Makarewich is not working he can be found spending time with his family and enjoying the outdoors while hiking, skiing, and mountain biking. Dr. Makarewich is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Knock Knees, Bowlegs, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Makarewich is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Makarewich is currently accepting new patients.
University Orthopaedic Center
Justin Haller is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Haller is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Compartment Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Fasciotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Haller is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Haller is currently accepting new patients.
Huntsman Cancer Institute
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher E. Pelt
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher E. Pelt?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher E. Pelt by calling their office at 801-587-7109. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher E. Pelt a top-rated expert for Knee Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher E. Pelt is classified as an Elite expert for Knee Replacement, 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. Christopher E. Pelt specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher E. Pelt is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Knee Replacement, Hip Replacement, and Osteoarthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Christopher E. Pelt participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher E. Pelt has published 144 articles and abstracts on conditions like Knee Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher E. Pelt's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher E. Pelt accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher E. Pelt accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-587-7109 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Knee ReplacementDr. Pelt isElite. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- Distinguished
- Hip ReplacementDr. Pelt isDistinguished. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Pelt isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Advanced
- Acute PainDr. Pelt isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ArthritisDr. Pelt isAdvanced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Pelt isAdvanced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- OsteotomyDr. Pelt isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Septic ArthritisDr. Pelt isAdvanced. Learn about Septic Arthritis.
- Experienced
- BowlegsDr. Pelt isExperienced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- BursitisDr. Pelt isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Pelt isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Pelt isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Collins Pope SyndromeDr. Pelt isExperienced. Learn about Collins Pope Syndrome.
- Gorham's DiseaseDr. Pelt isExperienced. Learn about Gorham's Disease.
- Hajdu-Cheney SyndromeDr. Pelt isExperienced. Learn about Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome.
- Hypermobile JointsDr. Pelt isExperienced. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.
- Knock KneesDr. Pelt isExperienced. Learn about Knock Knees.
- Osteolysis Syndrome RecessiveDr. Pelt isExperienced. Learn about Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive.
- Skeletal-Extraskeletal AngiomatosisDr. Pelt isExperienced. Learn about Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis.
- TendinitisDr. Pelt isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Pelt isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Pelt isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).

