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Dr. Peter Scheffel, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine* Age 46
Dr. Peter Scheffel, MD
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Dr. Peter Scheffel, MD is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in Fruita, CO.
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Dr. Peter Scheffel, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine* Age 46
Fruita, CO
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Peter Scheffel, MD is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in Fruita, CO.

About

Dr. Peter Scheffel, MD is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in Fruita, CO and has 18 years experience. They graduated from University of Nevada At Reno in 2006 and completed a residency at University of Washington.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital and Family Health West Hospital. Dr. Scheffel has experience treating conditions like Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Scheffel received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Scheffel is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Knee Sprain
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Knee Sprain
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Knee Sprain
AC Joint Injury
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Hip Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Disorders
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Snapping Hip
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Fracture Care
Hip Labral Repair
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Spinal Fusion
Synovial Biopsy
Total Shoulder Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Priority PPO
    Blue Priority-CO HMO
    Colorado HMO
    Gold PathwayCO HMO
    Mountain Enhanced/Mountain Enhanced X HMO
    Pathway-CO HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Family Health West
    300 W Ottley Ave, Fruita, CO 81521
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (970) 858-2705
  2. 2 Family Health West Primary Care
    401 Kokopelli Blvd Ste 1, Fruita, CO 81521
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (970) 858-2705
  3. 3 Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates PC
    627 25 1/2 RD, Grand Junction, CO 81505
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (970) 242-3535

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4.1
Based on 19 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (4)

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Oct 25, 2024
He took the time explain in detail everything regarding my case. He also spent time answering all my questions
— Oct 25, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Nevada At Reno
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Washington
    2011
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Sports Medicine, University Of Utah
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Peter Scheffel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Scheffel's profile.

Dr. Scheffel frequently treats the following conditions: Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Peter Scheffel, MD is affiliated with Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital and Family Health West Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Peter Scheffel, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital

    2635 N 7th St, Grand Junction, CO

  • Family Health West Hospital

    300 W Ottley Ave, Fruita, CO