Retired in 2025
Dr. Peter Daly retired from active practice in 2025 after a career as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and joint care. He continues providing global care through surgical missions with One World Surgery. His profile remains active to reflect his incredible contributions to Summit Orthopedics.
About
Legacy of Care
“I understand the concern of athletes wanting to return to their sport, and I’ve always worked closely with our therapists to help them become fully active again.”
Now retired, Dr. Peter Daly is an orthopedic surgeon who specialized in knee, shoulder, hip, sports medicine, arthritis, and joint preservation and restoration throughout the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area. Because shoulder arthritis prompted him to adjust his own activities, he brings personal perspective as well as medical expertise to patients facing similar challenges.
Dr. Daly’s dedication to community health extends far beyond his immediate surroundings. He was recently recognized with the Dr. Thomas A. Dooley Award by his alma mater, the University of Notre Dame, for his volunteer medical service with One World Surgery in Honduras and his global commitment to improving access to surgical care for the poor.
Dr. Daly was a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls./St.Paul Magazine. He serves as Team Physician for Concordia University in St. Paul, MN. Dr. Daly also served as Summit Orthopedics Medical Director of Surgical Services for many years, as a member of the board, and is a long-standing leader in the practice.
Specialties
Additional Information About Peter Daly
Education, Memberships, & Awards
Education
Undergraduate Studies
University of Notre Dame — South Bend, IN
Medical School
Mayo Medical School — Rochester, MN
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery
Mayo Graduate School of Medicine — Rochester, MN
Fellowship
Rowe Shoulder
Harvard University — Boston, MA
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
- Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANM)
Awards
- Voted a “Top Doctor” in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine: 1999–2001, 2003–2004,2006–2024
- Voted “Top Doctor for Women” in Minnesota Monthly
- HealthEast Foundation Angels of Mercy Award
- HealthEast Physician Community Service Award
- ASCA Nap Gary Award: 2022
- Mayo Clinic Alumni Humanitarian Award: 2023
Certifications
- Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications & Activities
- Co-founder, Holy Family Surgery Center/One World Surgery in Honduras
- Chapter on Honduras work in book to be published by University Press of New England
Team Coverage
- Team physician, Concordia University — St. Paul, MN