Overview
Peter Shorten is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Dr. Shorten is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2373 G Rd Ste 160, Grand Junction, CO 81505
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter L. Shorten
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter L. Shorten?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter L. Shorten by calling their office at 970-644-4010. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter L. Shorten a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter L. Shorten is classified as an Advanced expert for Spinal Stenosis, 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. Peter L. Shorten specialize in?
While Dr. Peter L. Shorten is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Spondylolisthesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Peter L. Shorten participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter L. Shorten has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Peter L. Shorten's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter L. Shorten accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter L. Shorten accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 970-644-4010 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
- Advanced
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Shorten isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- LaminectomyDr. Shorten isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Shorten isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Shorten isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Experienced
- BursitisDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- CoccydyniaDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Foot DropDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Fractured SpineDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Herniated DiskDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- KyphosisDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- OsteoporosisDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
- ScoliosisDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal Cord AbscessDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Cord Abscess.
- Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis SyndromeDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome.
- TendinitisDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.