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Dr. Peter Althausen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Peter Althausen, MD
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Dr. Peter Althausen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Reno, NV.
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Dr. Peter Althausen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 53
Reno, NV
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Peter Althausen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Reno, NV.

About

Dr. Althausen graduated from Tufts University. Dr. Peter Althausen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Reno, NV and has 25 years experience. Dr. Althausen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center and Renown South Meadows Medical Center. Dr. Althausen has experience treating conditions like Broken Arm, Femur Fracture and Hip Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Althausen received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 41 times. Dr. Althausen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Althausen is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Broken Arm
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Broken Arm
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Broken Arm
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Clavicle Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Wrist Fracture
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Wound Repair
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Knee Ligament Tears
Low Back Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Meniscus Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fat Embolism
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Plexopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spina Bifida
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Arthrocentesis
Bunion Surgery
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Closed
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice POS
    National POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Northern Nevada PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • Northern & Rural NV HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 DR Raymond Swarts MD LTD.
    555 N Arlington Ave, Reno, NV 89503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (775) 786-3040
  2. 2 Reno Orthopedic Center
    1365 Medical Pkwy, Carson City, NV 89703
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (775) 786-3040
  3. 3 Renown Regional Medical Center
    1155 Mill St, Reno, NV 89502
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (775) 982-4874
  4. 4 Northern Nevada Medical Center
    2375 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (775) 786-3040

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Althausen
4.8
Based on 41 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Dec 09, 2024
Excellent surgeon. Highly recommend
Linda B — Dec 09, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Peter Althausen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Althausen's profile.

Dr. Althausen frequently treats the following conditions: Broken Arm, Femur Fracture and Hip Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Peter Althausen, MD is affiliated with Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center and Renown South Meadows Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

    235 W 6th St, Reno, NV

  • Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center

    1600 Medical Pkwy, Carson City, NV

  • Northern Nevada Medical Center

    2375 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV

  • Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center

    6500 Longley Ln, Reno, NV

  • Renown Regional Medical Center

    1155 Mill St, Reno, NV

  • Renown South Meadows Medical Center

    10101 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV