David J. Petron
( out of 410 reviews )

David J. Petron, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

University Orthopaedic Center

Orthopaedic Injury Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-587-7109

University Orthopaedic Center

Salt Lake City
801-587-7109

  • 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.

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    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 410 reviews )

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    February 23, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    A great doctor

    February 17, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Petron was attentive to my needs, and was open to responding to my questions on getting another option for my right knee pain. Gave my Cortisone shot comfortably.

    February 14, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr Petron was very helpful in assessing our daughter's ACL injury and pointing us in the right direction. He was very personable and professional.

    February 08, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Didn¿t explain anything to me. Only ordered an MRI and said we¿d see. He was an hour late for my appt as his priority was some Jazz Gaming guys over the average patient.

    February 07, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    He is the best! He has been treating me for years with best loving care.

    February 02, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Petron really cares about his patients.

    January 31, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Petron is simply the best

    January 29, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr.Petron is great.

    January 28, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Petron was very attentive and helpful

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  • 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.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Primary
    Physical Therapy & Athletic Training -Adjunct

    Education history

    Fellowship Faculty Development - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Sports Medicine - Michigan State College of Human Medicine Fellow
    Residency Family & Community Medicine - United Hospital Resident
    Medicine - University of North Dakota M.D.
    Undergraduate Natural Sciences - University of North Dakota B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Lumba-Brown A, Teramoto M, Zhang R, Aukerman DF, Bohr AD, Harmon K, Petron DJ, Romano R, Poddar SK, Ghajar J (2023). Multicentre evaluation of anxiety and mood among collegiate student athletes with concussion. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med, 9(1), e001446. (Read full article)
    2. Aukerman DF, Bohr AD, Poddar SK, Romano R, Petron DJ, Ghajar J, Giza CC, Lumba-Brown A, McQueen MB, Harmon KG (2022). Risk of Concussion After a Targeting Foul in Collegiate American Football. Orthop J Sports Med, 10(2), 23259671221074656. (Read full article)
    3. 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. (Read full article)
    4. 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. (Read full article)
    5. 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. (Read full article)
    6. 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. (Read full article)
    7. 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. (Read full article)
    8. 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. (Read full article)
    9. 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. (Read full article)
    10. 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. (Read full article)
    11. 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. (Read full article)
    12. 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. (Read full article)
    13. 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. (Read full article)
    14. 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, 2(5), 385-90. (Read full article)
    15. Brzusek D, Petron D (2008). Treating knee osteoarthritis with intra-articular hyaluronans. Curr Med Res Opin, 24(12), 3307-22. (Read full article)
    16. Petron DJ, Hanson RW Jr (2007). Acromioclavicular joint disorders. Curr Sports Med Rep, 6(5), 300-6. (Read full article)

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