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Dr. Peter Shorten, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 38
Dr. Peter Shorten, MD
5.0 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Peter Shorten, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Grand Junction, CO.
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Dr. Peter Shorten, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 38
Grand Junction, CO
Accepting new patients
6 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Peter Shorten, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Grand Junction, CO.

About

Dr. Shorten graduated from University of Vermont. Dr. Peter Shorten, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Grand Junction, CO and has 6 years experience. Dr. Shorten currently practices at Grand Valley Spine and Pain and are affiliated with Community Hospital, Delta County Memorial Hospital and Montrose Regional Health. Dr. Shorten has experience treating conditions like Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shorten received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Shorten's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shorten is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Back Pain
Broken Neck
Cervical Stenosis
Herniated Disc
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Pathological Spine Fracture
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spondylitis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Disc Replacement
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Bursitis
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Neck Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Gait Abnormality
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacral Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Whiplash
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Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Joint Drainage
Laminoplasty
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neurostimulator Implantation
Scoliosis Spinal Fusion
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Trigger Point Injection

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Grand Valley Spine and Pain
    2373 G Rd Ste 160, Grand Junction, CO 81505
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Vermont
    2018
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Peter Shorten, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shorten's profile.

Dr. Shorten frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Peter Shorten, MD is affiliated with Community Hospital, Delta County Memorial Hospital and Montrose Regional Health.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Community Hospital

    2351 G Rd, Grand Junction, CO

  • Delta County Memorial Hospital

    1501 E 3rd St, Delta, CO

  • Montrose Regional Health

    800 S 3rd St, Montrose, CO