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Dr. Peter Shorten, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 37
Dr. Peter Shorten, MD
5.0 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Peter Shorten, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Grand Junction, CO.
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Dr. Peter Shorten, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 37
Grand Junction, CO
Accepting new patients
6 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Peter Shorten, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Grand Junction, CO.

About

Dr. Peter Shorten, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Grand Junction, CO and has 6 years experience. They graduated from University of Vermont. They currently practice at Western Colorado Spine and are affiliated with Community Hospital. Dr. Shorten has experience treating conditions like Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Stenosis and Lumbar Radiculopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shorten received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shorten is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Disc Replacement
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Gait Abnormality
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pinched Nerve in Back
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacral Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spondylitis
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Whiplash
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Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Joint Drainage
Laminoplasty
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neurostimulator Implantation
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Scoliosis Spinal Fusion
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Western Colorado Spine
    2373 G Rd Ste 160, Grand Junction, CO 81505
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Vermont
    2018
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Peter Shorten, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shorten's profile.

Dr. Shorten frequently treats the following conditions: Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Stenosis and Lumbar Radiculopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Peter Shorten, MD is affiliated with Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Peter Shorten, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Community Hospital

    2351 G Rd, Grand Junction, CO