David J. Petron,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
David J Petron MD is an Associate Professor(clinical) in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah where he serves as the Aline Skaggs Presidential Endowed Chair. He is a primary care orthopaedic/sports medicine specialist. He originally trained in family medicine and then completed a fellowship in nonoperative orthopaedics and sports medicine at Michigan State University. He has served as the Director of University of Utah Division of Primary care Sports Medicine. Dr. Petron is the Head Team Physician for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, overseeing over 550 student athletes in 18 NCAA sports. He is the Head Team Physician for the University of Utah football team. He is the Chief Medical Officer and Head Team Physician for the Utah Jazz. He has served as a team physician for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team and Medical Director for the Park City Ski Injury Clinic. Dr Petron specializes in non-operative treatment of the spine, shoulder, knee, ankle and foot problems. He has a special interest in regenerative medicine including Platelet Rich Plasma and BMC stem cell treatments. He has performed over 10 thousand ultrasound guided or fluoroscopically guided injections. He also has a special interest in osteoarthritis and overuse injuries that lead to tendonitis. He utilizes the latest treatments for this, including various injections, ultrasound guided minimally invasive tendon debridement and shock wave therapy for chronic tendon problems. Dr. Petron truly wants the best for his patients and looks at all evidenced based ,non surgical treatments to better serve their needs. Sometimes non surgical treatments are no longer possible to relieve symptoms. In those cases he is able to refer to the very best subspecialty surgeons for the specific problem to be addressed properly.
Clinical Locations
801-587-7109
Orthopaedic Injury Clinic
801-587-7109
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
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Professor (Clinical) Physical Therapy and Athletic Training - Adjunct Assistant Professor |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.6/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.6/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.6/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.2/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.6/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
July 31, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I have never had a problem there always great to deal with
UofU Patient
July 25, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Excellent as always
UofU Patient
July 24, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
We recommend Dr Petron whenever we can and also the hospital
UofU Patient
July 23, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
The provider is outstanding in his field and so competent, but did not allow for much discussion or questions.
UofU Patient
July 22, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Best in the Business!!!
UofU Patient
July 16, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Excellent
UofU Patient
July 15, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Always attentive to the patient needs.
UofU Patient
July 05, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
H always gives great care and very effective treatment.
UofU Patient
July 02, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Extremely knowledgeable Excellent bedside manner!
UofU Patient
June 30, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
The doctor seemed like it wasn't a big deal, despite showing me that a tendon tear had occurred. He suggested I use pain as my guide. If it hurts, don't do it. Nothing was mentioned of diet, supplements, what should be doing to care for my arm or modify my life to facilitate healing. I'm hoping PT will give me a bit more info.
UofU Patient
June 28, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
See earlier comment about delay to be seen. Dr. Petron agreed that the stiff shoe was appropriate and that I should continue to use it for a total of 4 weeks, but he did not initiate that aspect of my care
UofU Patient
June 26, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
everything went well
UofU Patient
June 25, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Misunderstanding based on previous history
UofU Patient
June 21, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
There wasn't any conversation about my injury. I was only told that it was showing progress and to come back at the end of the month. There was not ANY conversation about my left foot which was injured as well.
UofU Patient
June 21, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
awesome team, the MA acted as the scribe which allowed MD to focus on his tasks of patient care
UofU Patient
June 15, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Petron is an outstanding physician: extremely patient and understanding.
UofU Patient
June 13, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Petron rocks!
UofU Patient
June 12, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Professional and helpful with diagnosis and treatment.
UofU Patient
June 11, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
the provider was very short with me he spend 10 min with me. he didn't listen to my concerns. I told him I was having muscle pain in my calf and shooting pain from my foot to my hip since the fracture of my toe. I did have sciatic pain in the pain but the fracture of my toe and the pain in my foot was causing a flare since the fracture occurs while I was jumping in the trampoline playing soccer with my 12 year old son and we both kick the ball at the same time. my nerve and muscle pain level is very sensitive and the provider didn't acknowledge any of my concerns and said just said my toe is healing and see him as needed and walk out the room.
UofU Patient
June 07, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Petron is a very knowledgeable orthopedic doctor .
UofU Patient
June 06, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Petron is fantastic, and I understand that sometimes they run behind - we were understanding and patient.
UofU Patient
June 01, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Petron was very helpful and addressed all my questions
UofU Patient
May 29, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
dr. Petron was beyond helpful. explained everything and great bedside manner. lucky to have him in our community!
UofU Patient
May 25, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
(1) this answer covers multiple visits. There were a lot of questions I didn't really understand that I needed to ask about things that didn't end up being covered at the first visit. The follow-up visit was much better.
UofU Patient
May 20, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Great!
UofU Patient
May 20, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Petron has been great with me.
UofU Patient
May 17, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Petron is the -fourth- doctor I have seen for my condition (advanced glenohumoral osteoarthritis of the right shoulder pursuant to a Bankart lesion and repair). He is also the -first- doctor to discuss my condition intelligently with me, and to propose real solutions to my problem, rather than telling me just to "suck it up."
UofU Patient
May 16, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Petron is consistently professional and knowledgeable. He listens to concerns and explains all options thoroughly and patiently.
UofU Patient
May 11, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
barely asked questions or really looked at my injury. very quick in and out
UofU Patient
May 08, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Petron is fabulous. E We refer him to anyone that has a need for orthopedic care
UofU Patient
May 07, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
May 06, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Petron is an amazing orthopedic doctor and I recommend him to others
UofU Patient
May 06, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
it wasn't a clear explanation of my situation and no one asked me for my input
UofU Patient
April 27, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Still waiting to hear more about options for surgery.
UofU Patient
April 24, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
both the X-ray tech and Dr. are fantastic
UofU Patient
April 22, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Petron was excellent. Very concerned and professional.
UofU Patient
April 20, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I had to be the one to ask if the injection I received would affect my fetus, how long it would take to take effect, and how much it would cost. None of this information was offered to me.
UofU Patient
April 17, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I had questions regarding stem cell options, my doctor expounded on this option profoundly.
UofU Patient
April 16, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Petron has taken care of me for years. I trust in his care.
UofU Patient
March 27, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Peyton is very bright. listens, and has excellent suggestions
UofU Patient
March 27, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Eon was my primary care person and as stated previously he is excellent.
UofU Patient
March 25, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
efficient, knowledgeable, attentive, pleasant, understanding
UofU Patient
March 22, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I have even recommended that family members from out of state might want to see Dr Petron
UofU Patient
March 04, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Petron was amazing! he really took the time to meet with me.
UofU Patient
February 28, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
so impressed with his interest in our concerns and thoughts. I appreciated feeling both my daughter and I were valued.
UofU Patient
February 25, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Very Good
UofU Patient
February 04, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I have been coming to this provider for years for Synvisc shots. I have always been treated courteously, with concern and answers to any questions whenever I have asked. The treatments are always effective and are delivered without pain.
UofU Patient
February 04, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Petron was hands down very professional and a great help to me
UofU Patient
January 30, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
wonderful service
UofU Patient
January 19, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Great doc, just wish he wasn't always running late.
David J Petron MD is an Associate Professor(clinical) in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah where he serves as the Aline Skaggs Presidential Endowed Chair. He is a primary care orthopaedic/sports medicine specialist. He originally trained in family medicine and then completed a fellowship in nonoperative orthopaedics and sports medicine at Michigan State University. He has served as the Director of University of Utah Division of Primary care Sports Medicine. Dr. Petron is the Head Team Physician for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, overseeing over 550 student athletes in 18 NCAA sports. He is the Head Team Physician for the University of Utah football team. He is the Chief Medical Officer and Head Team Physician for the Utah Jazz. He has served as a team physician for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team and Medical Director for the Park City Ski Injury Clinic. Dr Petron specializes in non-operative treatment of the spine, shoulder, knee, ankle and foot problems. He has a special interest in regenerative medicine including Platelet Rich Plasma and BMC stem cell treatments. He has performed over 10 thousand ultrasound guided or fluoroscopically guided injections. He also has a special interest in osteoarthritis and overuse injuries that lead to tendonitis. He utilizes the latest treatments for this, including various injections, ultrasound guided minimally invasive tendon debridement and shock wave therapy for chronic tendon problems. Dr. Petron truly wants the best for his patients and looks at all evidenced based ,non surgical treatments to better serve their needs. Sometimes non surgical treatments are no longer possible to relieve symptoms. In those cases he is able to refer to the very best subspecialty surgeons for the specific problem to be addressed properly.
Academic Locations
University Orthopaedic Center
801-587-0989
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
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Professor (Clinical) Physical Therapy and Athletic Training - Adjunct Assistant Professor |
Research Interests
- Athletic Injuries
- Osteoarthritis
- Regenerative Medicine
- Fasciotomy for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
- Genetics Risk Factors for Concussion in College Athletes
- Relationship Between Concussion and Neuropsychological Performance
- Sports Concussion
- Ultrasound Guided Needle Debridment for Lateral Epicondylitis
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine Faculty Development Fellow, 1999 |
| Fellowship | Michigan State College of Human Medicine Sports Medicine Fellow, 1990 |
| Residency | United Hospital Family & Community Medicine Resident, 1989 |
| Professional Medical | University of North Dakota Medicine M.D., 1986 |
| Undergraduate | University of North Dakota Natural Sciences B.S., 1982 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Harmon K, de St Maurice AM, Brady AC, Swaminathan S, Aukerman DF, Rueda MA, Terrell K, Cohen RP, Gamradt SC, Henry SD, Huston LM, McAllister DR, McCarty KM, Pass AN, Paul SR, Petron DJ, Kliethermes SA (2021). Surveillance testing for SARS-COV-2 infection in an asymptomatic athlete population: a prospective cohort study with 123 362 tests and 23 463 paired RT-PCR/antigen samples. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med, 7(2), e001137.
- Bohr AD, Aukerman DF, Harmon KG, Romano R, Hernndez TD, Konstantinides N, Petron DJ, Ghajar J, Giza C, Poddar SK, McQueen MB (2021). Pac-12 CARE-Affiliated Program: structure, methods and initial results. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med, 7(2), e001055.
- Tyser AR, Allen CM, Presson AP, Stephens AR, Petron DJ, Walsh W, Kazmers NH (2020). Evaluating the performance of PROMIS and QuickDASH instruments in an intercollegiate Division 1 athlete population. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 30(1), 158-164.
- Harmon KG, Suchsland MZ, Prutkin JM, Owens DS, Aukerman DF, Hwang CE, Lancaster SC, Petron DJ, Poddar SK, Porter DE, Petek BJ, Malik A, Drezner JA (2020). Comparison of cardiovascular screening in college athletes by history and physical examination with and without an electrocardiogram: Efficacy and cost. Heart Rhythm, 17(10), 1649-1655.
- Teramoto M, Cross CL, Cushman DM, Maak TG, Petron DJ, Willick SE (2016). Game injuries in relation to game schedules in the National Basketball Association. J Sci Med Sport, 20(3), 230-235.
- Makovitch S, Cushman D, Lawrence B, Petron D (2016). Neck Injury- Football: 3415 June 3 3: 35 PM - 3: 55 PM. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 48(5 Suppl 1), 963.
- Schulte S, Rasmussen NN, McBeth JW, Richards PQ, Yochem E, Petron DJ, Strathmann FG (2015). Utilization of the clinical laboratory for the implementation of concussion biomarkers in collegiate football and the necessity of personalized and predictive athlete specific reference intervals. EPMA J, 7, 1.
- Teramoto M, Petron DJ, Cross CL, Willick SE (2015). Style of Play and Rate of Concussions in the National Football League. Orthop J Sports Med, 3(12), 2325967115620365.
- Woods KM, Petron DJ, Shultz BB, Hicks-Little CA (2015). Lower Leg Anterior and Lateral Intracompartmental Pressure Changes Before and After Classic Versus Skate Nordic Rollerskiing. J Athl Train, 50(8), 812-8.
- Strathmann FG, Schulte S, Goerl K, Petron DJ (2014). Blood-based biomarkers for traumatic brain injury: evaluation of research approaches, available methods and potential utility from the clinician and clinical laboratory perspectives. Clin Biochem, 47(10-11), 876-88.
- Daubs MD, Patel AA, Willick SE, Kendall RW, Hansen P, Petron DJ, Brodke DS (2010). Clinical impression versus standardized questionnaire: the spinal surgeon's ability to assess psychological distress. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 92(18), 2878-83.
- Petron DJ, Greis PE, Aoki SK, Black S, Krete D, Sohagia KB, Burks R (2010). Use of knee magnetic resonance imaging by primary care physicians in patients aged 40 years and older. Sports Health: a multidisciplinary approach, 2(5), 385-90.
- Brzusek D, Petron D (2008). Treating knee osteoarthritis with intra-articular hyaluronans. Curr Med Res Opin, 24(12), 3307-22.
- Petron DJ, Hanson RW Jr (2007). Acromioclavicular joint disorders. Curr Sports Med Rep, 6(5), 300-6.