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Jonathan R. Peterson

Jonathan R. Peterson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call 801-285-4650

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 19-64
  • Older Adult >65

Gender

Male

Hospital Affiliation

  • Riverton Hospital
  • LDS Hospital

About Jonathan R. Peterson

About The Provider

Dr. Jonathan Peterson is an Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Arthritis Treatment and Joint Replacement. He works at Intermountain Health's Orthopedic Specialty Group in Riverton, supporting patients in Riverton, Draper, Herriman, and surrounding communities.  

Dr. Peterson graduated Cum Laude with his Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, with a minor in Chemistry, from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Peterson then went to Medical School at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI, again graduating Cum Laude with a distinction in research. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Duke University in Durham, NC.

He completed his complex Joint Replacement Surgery fellowship at the world’s largest medical center, the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.

Conditions Treated: 

  • Joint pain
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Knee pain
  • Degenerative joint disease
  • Osteolysis

Procedures Performed: 

  • Knee replacement
  • Hip replacement
  • Direct anterior approach hip replacement
  • Robotic-assisted hip replacement
  • Robotic-assisted partial knee replacement
  • Robotic-assisted hip replacement
  • Revision total knee arthroplasty
  • Revision total hip arthroplasty

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Locations

  1. Riverton Orthopedics Clinic
    • phone: 801-285-4650
    • fax: 801-285-4651

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Orthopedics, Total Joint Reconstruction, 2022
  • Residency: Duke Graduate Medical Education, Orthopedic Surgery, 2021
  • Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School, 2016

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

156 ratings, 28 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Dr Peterson understood my condition, and proposed a course of treatment that made sense.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    Already did. He is great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Most important, he listened to my past experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    He’s great. Highly recommend him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Please accept my heartfelt thank for all your expertise and steady hands during my surgery.. Your work has gained me a second chance at a healthier life. I deeply appreciate the way you comforted me before the procedure and after the procedure. May God bless you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/26/2025

    He gives me confidence as a doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    He was very good and took time to talk to me and explain everything

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr Peterson is very knowledgeable. Explains things well. Showed me diagrams and pictures. Ask questions. I felt very comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    He’s great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    He was excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Excellent and i had complete confidence on his treatment and thorough planning g including compounding medicatio s to cover allergies! Highly recommend even though I was resistant! It was a great experience!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    I have a great deal of respect for Dr Peterson. He explains everything in words I understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    I had a great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Great, personable and learned physician. Easy to approach and explains himself well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Dr Peterson was very professional and listened to any of the concerns I had before and after surgery. I was very pleased with the care I received for a knee replacement .. I highly recommend Dr Peterson .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    He's an excellent physician and an empathetic and humorous person

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    I'm very glad I was referred to Dr. Peterson.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    He is the best Doctor I have ever had so glad to have him taking care of me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    He's an amazing Dr. And he really cares about his patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    I felt that he knew what he could do to help me learn how to improve my health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    He listens very well and a good communicator

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    Dr. Peterson is an exceptional physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Explained my problems very well and what future options would be available and took his time with me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Dr Peterson is so personable and enjoyable to interact with. And based on my results he must be a superb surgeon! Wouldn't hesitate to have him operate on me again!

  • No RatingReviewed on 5/1/2025

    Great new addition

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    The best doctor ever.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    The nurses are excellent also