Peter Evans, M.D., Ph.D.
| Appointed: |
2001 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Orthopaedic Surgery
Neurosciences
Orthopaedic Surgery
Section Head, Hand and Upper Extremity
Biographical Sketch
Peter Evans, MD, PhD, came to Cleveland Clinic in 2001 from Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, where he was Chief of the Division of Hand and Upper Extremity, the Division of Sports Medicine, and the Director of Orthopaedic Research.
After receiving his medical degree from University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Dr. Evans completed a comprehensive surgical internship at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada.
His orthopaedic surgery residency and shoulder and sports medicine fellowship were both completed at the University of Toronto. Then, Dr. Evans completed a hand microsurgery and arthroscopy fellowship from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C. In addition, Dr. Evans has a PhD from the University of Toronto, The Institute of Medical Sciences, School of Graduate Studies.
Dr. Evans has authored numerous publications and book chapters and has made many presentations at national and international conferences. He is very active in research, including peripheral nerve regeneration and transplantation and clinical outcomes. Dr. Evans’ specialty interests include shoulder, elbow, and hand surgery; sports medicine and arthroscopic shoulder, elbow, and wrist surgery; peripheral nerve regeneration; and transplantation.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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| Internship: | Toronto General Hospital, Rotating, Toronto, Ontario,, Canada |
| Residency: | University of Toronto, Orthopaedics, Toronto, Ontario,, Canada |
| Fellowship: | Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Hand Surgery, Winston-Salem, NC |
| Fellowship: | Toronto Western Hospital, Sports Medicine, Toronto, ON |
| Other Education: | (Doctorate) University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario,, Canada |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Harvard University, Cambridge, MA |
Certifications
Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada - Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty Interests
Shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, peripheral nerve, arthroscopy, sports medicine.
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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Consulting. Dr. Evans receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
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