Peter Parten, M.D.
Like most people, our family is always on the go between work, kids, school, and sports. There is never a good time to rest or recover from an injury. My challenge is to enable patients of all ages to return to sports, work, and life as soon as possible.
Specialties
- Shoulder Care
- Sports & Active Medicine
- Surgery
- Arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery
Team
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Introducing Peter Parten, M.D.
Peter Parten, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery, sports medicine, and general orthopedics.
Dr. Peter Parten’s Approach to Care
“Like most people, our family is always on the go between work, kids, school, and sports. There is never a good time to rest or recover from an injury. My challenge is to enable patients of all ages to return to sports, work, and life as soon as possible.”
Undergraduate Studies
University of Notre Dame — South Bend, Indiana
Medical School
Loyola Stritch School of Medicine — Chicago, Illinois
Residency
Loyola University — Chicago, Illinois
Fellowships
Shoulder Arthroscopy, Institute of Orthopedic Research — San Antonio, Texas
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- Shoulder arthroscopy education and instruction
- Medical education course instruction
- Voted a “Top Doctor” in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine: 2008-2009, 2011, & 2019-2022
Articles and Videos from Peter Parten, M.D.
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12 Summit Physicians Honored with 2022 Top Doctors Recognition
On behalf of the whole Summit Orthopedics team, we are delighted to announce and celebrate our 12 2022 Top Doctors, as selected by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine.
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Ten Summit Physicians Named Top Doctors in 2019
Meet the 10 Summit physicians honored as Top Doctors this year.
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Introducing Peter Parten, M.D. [Video]
Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series
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2018 Minnesota Monthly Top Doctors Include Four Summit Physicians
Summit Orthopedics congratulates the Summit physicians included in 2018 Minnesota Monthly Top Doctors list.
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Recovering From A Dislocated Shoulder
Treating a dislocated shoulder involves more than putting the bone back in the shoulder joint. We explain the factors that determine treatment outcome.
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Dislocated Shoulder: Not A Do-It-Yourself Project
Our favorite action hero might snap a dislocated shoulder back into place as he emerges from the fray, but research shows that resetting a shoulder dislocation without medical assistance can cause problems later on.