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Dr. Christopher Lee Peters, MD

Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
University Orthopaedic Center 590 S Wakara Way, Salt Lake, UT 84108
(801) 587-7109

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Chris Peters, Professor specializes in adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery of the hip, and knee. He performs routine, and complex joint replacements and bioregenerative hip preserving operations. One of his specialties includes, the treatment of hip pain in young adults from acetabular dysplasia and/or femoro-acetabular impingement, with pelvic osteotomy or surgical dislocation and osteochondroplasty. Dr. Peters completed his medical education at the University of Southern California and residency at the University of Utah and a fellowship at Rush Presbyterian/St. Lukes Medical Center in Chicago in total joint replacement. His research interests include patient specific three-dimensional modeling of the hip, the restoration of deficient bone stock in failed joint replacements, biomechanics of total knee and hip components, the treatment of hip pain in the young adult, and development of hip and knee implants.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of New Mexico Health Sciences

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California - 1988

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

University Of Utah Medical Group
590 S Wakara Way, Salt Lake, UT 84108
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica
Internal Derangement of Knee
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Osteoarthritis

Procedures Performed

Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Hip Replacement
Knee Replacement

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Cigna
Allegiance Life and Health
SelectHealth
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross of Idaho
HealthScope Benefits
Medicaid
Humana
Premera Blue Cross
Medicare
GEHA
PacificSource Health Plans
CHAMPVA
Optum Health
Meritain Health
Molina Healthcare
Aetna
Tricare
AARP
EMI Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
HealthPartners
Deseret Mutual
Public Employees Health Program (PEHP)

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