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David J. Petron
Rating: 4.8 of 5
( out of 635 reviews )

David J. Petron, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Injury Clinic

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.

    Specialties

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.8 out of 5
    4.8 /5
    ( out of 635 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    August 31, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Petron was my "second opinion." He was thorough and thoughtful in both his questioning of me and my lifestyle, his explanations, and medical advice. We reviewed my X-rays together, explaining what they revealed and a plan of action moving forward. He was much more professional, educational, and detail-oriented than my first opinion.

    August 30, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Petron is very thorough and caring. He diagnosed a spinal problem that was causing the knee pain I came in for. Dr Petron explained everything to me in a way I could understand and follow easily. I'm grateful for the extra time and care given by Dr Petron

    August 28, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Petron is very knowledgeable and takes time to listen to pts.

    August 23, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 4 out of 5

    Dr. Petron is a fine doctor but a bit mute and doesn't explain much. Brief and terse.

    August 22, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Dr and crew i am in the medical field and so happy to be treated the way i treat my clients

    August 21, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Petron is a very valued caregiver for me. I am always treated as though I were a young celebrity athlete with a signed poster in your hallway. I am lucky to be his patient, although I am aging with spirit, and sometimes vulnerable Orthopaedic breakdowns. Alas, I can trust to call the David Petron Team. And they answer. And I am treated.

    August 15, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I would not trust anyone else with the care of my knees! Always does his best and it is very much appreicated!

    August 15, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    A doc that knows his profession. A-1

    August 13, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Mr. MAGIC !!!

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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 -Professor (Clinical)
    Physical Therapy & Athletic Training -Adjunct Assistant Professor

    Education history

    Fellowship Faculty Development - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Fellowship Sports Medicine - Michigan State College of Human Medicine Fellow
    Residency Family & Community Medicine - United Hospital Resident
    Professional Medical 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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    15. Brzusek D, Petron D (2008). Treating knee osteoarthritis with intra-articular hyaluronans. Curr Med Res Opin, 24(12), 3307-22. ()
    16. Petron DJ, Hanson RW Jr (2007). Acromioclavicular joint disorders. Curr Sports Med Rep, 6(5), 300-6. ()

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