Testimonials

“I have known Dr. Joel Peterson ever since he was a second-year medical student when I became his mentor and teacher. I have watched him excel through medical school, orthopedic residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center (one of the best orthopedic training programs in the country) and now through shoulder fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He is one of the most exceptional students I have had the privilege of mentoring and teaching. He demonstrates the most outstanding surgical skills and knowledge base in orthopedics and in particular shoulder surgery. Likewise he is one solid individual with the highest level of character, kindness, caring, and empathy. He has a fantastic bedside manner. Patients will receive the absolute BEST, TOP NOTCH shoulder surgery from Dr. Peterson as well as any non-operative care and attention that is necessary from diagnosis through recovery. I am so proud of him and to call him a colleague and friend. You won’t go wrong with seeing Dr. Joel Peterson as a patient.”

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James C. Wittig, MD

Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at Morristown Medical Center

Medical Director of Orthopedic Surgery for the Atlantic Health

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"Dr. Peterson is amazing. He is caring and thorough. The staff is wonderful. I felt completely relaxed after meeting with Dr. Peterson and his team. Highly recommend them!”

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Kirah Civitillo

Patient

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"Dr. Peterson has a calm personality and is always level-headed. He embodies the concept of Sir William Osler’s Aequanimitas, which describes the two key aspects of being an excellent physician. These are imperturbability and equanimity, meaning “coolness and presence of mind under pressure in all circumstances,” and Joel really represents these qualities and what it means to be the consummate physician."

 

Lawrence V. Gulotta, MD

Chief, Shoulder and Elbow Division, Sports Medicine Institute

Hospital for Special Surgery