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Peter N. Chalmers
( out of 776 reviews )

Peter N. Chalmers, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

  • South Jordan Health Center

    801-213-4500
  • University Orthopaedic Center

    801-587-7109
  • Dr. Chalmers is a member of the faculty at the University of Utah within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He focuses on the care of all shoulder and elbow problems, from young athletes to shoulder arthritis. His practice includes minimally invasive arthroscopy, ligament and tendon repair, and joint replacement. As a former coach and division I athlete, Dr. Chalmers knows the importance of getting back on the field. He sees patients at the University Orthopaedic Center, the South Jordan Health Center, and the Farmington Health Center. He serves as the team physician for Salt Lake City Bees triple-A baseball team and the University of Utah baseball team. He also serves as a team physician for the Utah Jazz.

    Dr. Chalmers graduated magna cum laude as a dual major in Biology and Biophysical Chemistry at Dartmouth College. He attended medical school at Columbia University in New York City, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Dr. Chalmers completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, where he received multiple teaching and research awards. He completed his fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Washington University in Saint Louis.

    Dr. Chalmers is a native of Portland, Oregon. He enjoys hiking and skiing with his wife, who is an oncologist at Huntsman Cancer Institute.

    Specialties

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics - Primary

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 776 reviews )

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    February 28, 2023

    No question was dumb. Was thorough in answering all of them and making sure we understood his answers.

    February 25, 2023

    He is the best!

    February 20, 2023

    Positively, one of the top surgeons with amazing results

  • Dr. Chalmers is a member of the faculty at the University of Utah within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He focuses on the care of all shoulder and elbow problems, from young athletes to shoulder arthritis. His practice includes minimally invasive arthroscopy, ligament and tendon repair, and joint replacement. As a former coach and division I athlete, Dr. Chalmers knows the importance of getting back on the field. He sees patients at the University Orthopaedic Center, the South Jordan Health Center, and the Farmington Health Center. He serves as the team physician for Salt Lake City Bees triple-A baseball team and the University of Utah baseball team. He also serves as a team physician for the Utah Jazz.

    Dr. Chalmers graduated magna cum laude as a dual major in Biology and Biophysical Chemistry at Dartmouth College. He attended medical school at Columbia University in New York City, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Dr. Chalmers completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, where he received multiple teaching and research awards. He completed his fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Washington University in Saint Louis.

    Dr. Chalmers is a native of Portland, Oregon. He enjoys hiking and skiing with his wife, who is an oncologist at Huntsman Cancer Institute.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Primary

    Research interests

    • Baseball Pitching
    • Shoulder Replacement
    • Rotator Cuff
    • Shoulder Dislocation
    • Shoulder
    • Shoulder Fractures
    • Elbow

    Education history

    Fellowship Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - Washington University in St. Louis Fellow
    Orthopaedic Surgery - Rush University Medical Center Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons M.D.
    Biophysical Chemistry and Biology - Dartmouth College B.S.