Danielle Peterson, MD

Danielle Peterson, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in trauma care. Dr. Peterson focuses on treating complex upper and lower extremity fractures, periarticular injuries, pelvis and acetabular fractures, as well as nonunions, malunions, bone defects, and fracture-related infections such as osteomyelitis. Her approach emphasizes compassionate, individualized care that restores mobility, function, and quality of life after injury. Dr. Peterson is committed to guiding patients through every step of their recovery journey, using evidence-based treatments and addressing both physical health and emotional well-being.

In addition to patient care, Dr. Peterson is passionate about advancing orthopedic medicine through research and education. As a faculty member at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University, she helps train the next generation of surgeons.

The services Dr. Peterson provides include:

• Complex upper and lower extremity fracture care
• Periarticular injury management
• Pelvis and acetabular fracture treatment
• Nonunion and malunion correction
• Bone defect reconstruction
• Treatment of osteomyelitis and fracture-related infections

• Orthopaedic Trauma Association
• Orthopaedic Research Society
• AO Trauma North America
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

• Peterson DF, Black LO, Lancaster K, Samuel Cheesman J, Shatzer J, Ramesh R, Koike S, Meeker JE, Friess DM, Yoo JU, Working ZM. In Vivo Intramuscular pH in Tibia Fractures Is Acidic Prior to Stabilization and Equilibrates Toward Systemic pH 48 h Post Stabilization. J Orthop Res. 2025 May 31. doi: 10.1002/jor.26108. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40448424.
• Peterson DF, McKibben NS, Duke VR, Hutchison CE, Yang CJ, Curtis C, Lancaster K, Trapalis T, Choi D, Shatzel JJ, Dekeyser GJ, Friess DM, Schreiber MA, Aslan JE, Nakayama K, Willett NJ, Working ZM. Injury-Associated Anemia and Iron Homeostasis After Orthopaedic Trauma: A Prospective Observational Study of 844 Patients. J Orthop Trauma. 2025 Oct 1;39(10):549-556. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000003027. PMID: 40488532.
• Landers AL, Peterson DF, McKibben NS, Hutchison CE, Trapalis T, DeKeyser GJ, Friess DM, Working ZM. Injury-Associated Anemia in Orthopaedic Trauma: A Comprehensive Review. JBJS Rev. 2025 Jan 21;13(1). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.24.00167. PMID: 39836763.
• Peterson DF, McKibben NS, Lawson MM, Taylor LN, Yang Q, Working S, Friess DM, Working ZM. Distribution of Bacterial Species and Resistance Patterns in Surgical Site Infection after Prior Administration of Vancomycin and Tobramycin Intrawound Powdered Antibiotic Prophylaxis. J Orthop Trauma. 2023 Aug 1;37(8):386-392. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002595. PMID: 36920373.
• Peterson DF, McKibben NS, Hutchison CE, Lancaster K, Yang CJ, Dekeyser GJ, Friess DM, Schreiber MA, Willett NJ, Shatzel JJ, Aslan JE, Working ZM. Role of single-dose intravenous iron therapy for the treatment of anaemia after orthopaedic trauma: protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2023 Mar 21;13(3):e069070. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069070. PMID: 36944463; PMCID: PMC10032390.
• Elstrott BK, Lakshmanan HHS, Melrose AR, Jordan KR, Martens KL, Yang CJ, Peterson DF, McMurry HS, Lavasseur C, Lo JO, Olson SR, DeLoughery TG, Aslan JE, Shatzel JJ. Platelet reactivity and platelet count in women with iron deficiency treated with intravenous iron. Res Pract Thromb Haemost. 2022 Mar 23;6(2):e12692. doi: 10.1002/rth2.12692. PMID: 35356666; PMCID: PMC8941679.
• Working ZM, Peterson D, Lawson M, O'Hara K, Coghlan R, Provencher MT, Friess DM, Johnstone B, Miclau T 3rd, Bahney CS. Collagen X Longitudinal Fracture Biomarker Suggests Staged Fixation in Tibial Plateau Fractures Delays Rate of Endochondral Repair. J Orthop Trauma. 2022 Feb 1;36(Suppl 2):S32-S39. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002307. PMID: 35061649; PMCID: PMC10308601.

As an orthopedic trauma surgeon, my mission is to deliver compassionate, personalized care that helps patients regain mobility, restore function, and reclaim their quality of life after injury. I treat the whole person—addressing physical health, emotional well-being, and individual goals while relying on proven, evidence-based treatments. Recovery from trauma is a journey, and I am committed to guiding and supporting patients through every stage. My goal is to provide the highest standard of orthopedic care with empathy, respect, and unwavering dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for every patient I serve.