• Experience Counts

    Dr. Hanson has practiced orthopaedic surgery in
    San Diego for more than three decades.

  • Leading the Way with Surgical Innovation

    Since 2005, Dr. Hanson has performed 3,000+ total hip replacements using the Direct Anterior Approach, longer than any other San Diego surgeon.

  • Leading The Way With Technology

    Dr. Hanson was one of the first two surgeons in San Diego to perform Mako procedures. He has completed more partial knee replacements than any other orthopedic surgeon in San Diego County and has performed more than 3,000 total knee replacements.

  • Leading the Way with Biologic Solutions for Joint Preservation

    Dr. Hanson has more experience in clinical research and the practice of orthopaedic biologics than any other orthopaedic surgeon in San Diego.

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Peter Hanson MD

Quality Orthopaedic Care

Peter Hanson MD is committed to excellence by pledging to provide the highest quality of hip and knee orthopaedic care possible.

As a board-certified and joint replacement fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Hanson provides comprehensive treatment of hip and knee problems from the most conservative modalities to the most complex reconstructive surgeries.

Along with the treatment of acute and chronic problems, Dr. Hanson strives to integrate disease prevention, conservative management, and even regenerative therapies in all his treatment plans to potentially mediate future difficulties.

Dr. Hanson keeps current on the newest advances in orthopaedic care including direct anterior hip replacement, partial and total knee replacement, and arthroscopic surgery of the knee.

WHY CHOOSE
Peter Hanson, MD

Voted 8x San Diego Top Doc

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Fellowship-Trained in Joint Replacement Surgery

33+ years of Clinical Experience

More than 10 years of experience with Regenerative Medicine and Clinical Research

Associations

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Peter Hanson MD

Peter Hanson

Quality Orthopaedic Care

Peter Hanson MD is committed to excellence by pledging to provide the highest quality of hip and knee orthopaedic care possible.

As a board-certified and joint replacement fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Hanson provides comprehensive treatment of hip and knee problems from the most conservative modalities to the most complex reconstructive surgeries.

Along with the treatment of acute and chronic problems, Dr. Hanson strives to integrate disease prevention, conservative management, and even regenerative therapies in all his treatment plans to potentially mediate future difficulties.

Dr. Hanson keeps current on the newest advances in orthopaedic care including direct anterior hip replacement, partial and total knee replacement, and arthroscopic surgery of the knee.

WHY CHOOSE
Peter Hanson, MD

Voted 7x San Diego Top Doc

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Fellowship-Trained in Joint Replacement Surgery

28 Years of Clinical Experience

More than 5 years experience with Regenerative Medicine

Associations

university ambulatory surgery center logo transparent
biosolutions clinical research center logo
personalized stem cells logo transparent

Specialties

Direct Anterior Hip Replacement

Partial and Total Knee Replacement

Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

mako surgical robot

Mako Surgical

Regenerative Medicine + FDA Clinical Trials

Ultrasound

Testimonials

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diane smith profile picturediane smith
07:55 11 Jul 25
Thank you so much for helping me. I arrived in such pain. You worked your magic and I feel so much better. Didn't even use my walker the next day. Can't thank you enough.
Leila Sinclair profile pictureLeila Sinclair
20:54 13 Jan 25
George Cretton profile pictureGeorge Cretton
02:34 04 Feb 22
Dr. Hanson is a good guy and excellent surgeon. Very easy to talk with and responsive to any question. After years of struggling with hip pain from arthritis and bone on bone, I had anterior hip replacement. Three months post surgery, I’m appreciating normal function of the hip, walking without pain and wondering, as many do, why I waited so long. I’ll be jumping back on my road bike next week and looking forward to a return to other athletic adventures. I would have been home the same day of surgery had it not been for a bladder issue requiring cauterization resulting from a spinal block.
Jesse Todd profile pictureJesse Todd
20:12 20 Jan 22
Dr. Hanson and staff are wonderful. PA Ashley and therapist Ken are great. I have been going this office for the past year for knee injections. The relief was practically instantaneous. The office is clean and all protocols are observed. I feel very safe going there.
Kathleen Cannon profile pictureKathleen Cannon
21:39 21 Sep 21
Fantastic surgeon. I appreciate the professionalism of the staff and the care and attention provided by all. And I love my new hip.
Patti Q profile picturePatti Q
23:49 19 Apr 21
I cannot say enough good things about Dr Hanson and his entire staff! They go above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. Great bedside manners, listens to all my concerns to help me plan my recovery. I have had my hip and knee done by Dr Hanson, he’s the best!!!
Anne Nowlin profile pictureAnne Nowlin
00:16 15 Apr 21
Dr. Hanson and his staff are amazing! I had to have a hip replacement at a young-ish age while still working full time and with other responsibilities.
Other doctors I consulted were not comfortable with an anterior-approach replacement which allowed a quicker recovery time. Dr. Hanson is one of the only San Diego surgeons experienced in the anterior-approach surgery, plus he and his staff are just a pleasure to work with. I felt extremely confident in his hands - and had a quick, full, and complication-free recovery. Thanks, Dr. Hanson!
Scott Cole profile pictureScott Cole
17:41 22 Jan 21
Dr. Hanson repaired a meniscus in my right knee 20 years ago and did a great job. Yesterday he examined my left knee which had a lot of pain. After a cortisone shot, no pain so far. Everyone in the office was very courteous and professional.
Kevin Kohl profile pictureKevin Kohl
21:19 07 Jan 21
My wife was in for Hip Replacement. Dr. Hanson was simply AWESOME!! The whole staff was friendly and courteous! What a great experience.\
Thank You all!
barbara brand profile picturebarbara brand
21:20 11 Dec 20
Dr. Hanson come highly recommended from my neighbor. I was able to get an appointment fairly quickly. Dr. Hanson was prepared for our video conference. He reviewed my MRI and X-ray before our meeting. Dr. Hanson was very professional and very personable. He was thorough with his explanation on what my hip replacement would entail. He asked if I had any questions or concerns, he wanted to make sure that I understood the whole process. Two days before my appointment, I received a call from the appointment desk, a very pleasant young lady, she wanted to confirm my appointment and to give me a heads up that Dr. Hanson sometimes can be late for his appointments. I was glad she told me because I did have to wait on hold for a good 40 minutes. I’m looking forward to Dr. Hanson preforming my hip replacement surgery . The thought of playing basketball again is very exciting for me.

Regards,
Barb Brand

Bill Walton

Total Knee Replacement

peter hanson with bill walton at his book release party

THANK YOU for my new knee, my life, your selfless sacrifice, and for everything else, I LOVE MY NEW KNEE.

I’m sorry to be a week late here on my 4th anniversary of you guys straightening out my leg and life, but on the exact day and moment of my 4 year anniversary of you guys putting me on a direct course to joy, happiness, optimism, hope and success, I crashed my bike, and it’s been a very tough week, I’m getting better now, and I just wanted to say THANK YOU, my new knee is FANTASTIC, I could not ask for more from it, I do everything that I want, I have no pain, or limitations I take no medications, I just wish that the rest of my body was as great as my new knee, and that I hadn’t waited so long to get it done,

THANKS for my new life,
THANKS for your professionalism and patience,
THANKS for EVERYTHING

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