Peter Althausen, MD

About

PETER ALTHAUSEN, MD is an orthopedic surgery located at 555 N ARLINGTON AVE in RENO, NV.

Peter Althausen is one of 83 orthopedic providers listed in RENO, NV on AdvOrtho.

Practice at a glance

In 2024, 74% of Peter Althausen's identifiable Medicare procedure volume was hip work. Their most frequent service was treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement for 43 Medicare patients.

Most-performed procedures, 2024

• Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement

  43

  43 patients · above the state median of 23

• Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant

  29

  29 patients · above the state median of 18

• Amputation of toe at toe joint

  20

  15 patients · near the national median of 16

• Placement of stabilizing device for upper end of broken thigh bone

  19

  19 patients · near the national median of 13

• Removal of deep implant from bone

  14

  14 patients · below the state median of 21

• Treatment of ligament tear at ankle joint

  12

  12 patients · near the national median of 12

Training and practice

Peter Althausen has been in practice since 1999, after graduating from Tufts University School of Medicine.

• Practices with Custom Physical Therapy Limited Partnership (76 clinicians)
• Affiliated with Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Humboldt General Hospital, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Centerand 1 more

Registry record

• Licensed in Nevada
• Practices within a group or organization

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (MD)

An MD degree indicates completion of a medical doctorate program focused on allopathic medicine. MDs complete four years of medical school followed by residency training in their chosen specialty. Orthopedic surgery residencies typically last five years and include extensive training in surgical and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.