Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Christopher Peer starts in September 
Just last week
Dr. Christopher Peer was working with NFL players during training camp, but come September the board certified orthopaedic surgeon will be available for patients at
Portage Health.
Dr. Peer is set to join Portage Health at the beginning of September and will specialize in
sports medicine, highlighted by work on shoulders and knees.
“I believe in caring for athletes at every level,” said Peer. “I specialize in shoulders and knees, but have experience in all types of sports medicine and arthroscopic procedures.”
Dr. Peer completed Medical School at Georgetown University before doing his orthopaedic surgery training at the University of New Mexico. He then went on to an Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship in Kansas City and spent time working with the Chiefs.
A fellowship, such as the one completed by Dr. Peer, is the highest level of training any doctor can obtain in the United States.
He’s continued working with the Chiefs as an Orthopaedic Consultant while working at North Country Hospital in Newport, Vermont.
“Dr. Peer brings added expertise to our sports medicine institute as well as his experience in general orthopaedics,” said Jim Bogan, president and CEO of Portage Health.
Dr. Peer joins
Dr. Jennifer Bow and
Dr. Larry Carroll on
Portage Health’s orthopaedic team, which is available for
24/7 emergency care. He will begin taking cases in September; appointments can be made now by calling (906) 483-1040.
Visit
portagehealth.org/peer for more information.