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Sebastian Peers, M.D.
Hand, Wrist, Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon

Dr. Peers graduated Magna cum laude with a degree Chemistry from Wabash College in 2004. He completed his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2008 and his residency training at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan in 2013.

After residency Dr. Peers completed a two-year fellowship in surgery of the Hand, Wrist, Shoulder, and Elbow at the Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. Peers is currently board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, is a candidate member of the American Society for the Surgery of the Hand and is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He specializes in surgery of the hand, wrist, shoulder, and elbow. He sees patients with degenerative joint disease, trauma, nerve compression, and sports injuries. He specializes in open and arthroscopic shoulder surgery including rotator cuff repairs and shoulder replacements. He lives in Westfield, Indiana with his wife, Mary and three children. When not working he loves cycling and spending time with his family.

 
 

Education

  • 2013 – 2015

    Hand and Upper Limb Surgery Fellowship, two year fellowship Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH Program Director: Peter J. Evans, M.D.

  • 2008 – 2013

    Orthopedic Surgery Residency William Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, MI Program Director: Harry N. Herkowitz, M.D.

  • 2004 – 2008

    Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, IN Degree: Doctor of Medicine

  • 2000 – 2004

    Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry Honors: Magna cum laude

Medical Licensure

  • Indiana Medical Licensing Board

Membership

  • 2011 – Present

    American Society for Surgery of the Hand (Candidate Member)

  • 2008 – Present

    American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

  • 2008 – Present

    Michigan Orthopedic Society

Awards

  • 2012

    Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Educational Scholarship to attend the 2013 Annual Meeting.

  • 2011

    ASSH/AFSH Annual Meeting Scholarship to attend the 29th Annual Adrian E. Flatt Residents and Fellows Conference in Hand Surgery and the 66th Annual Meeting of the ASSH.

  • 2009

    Best Paper Award. Oakland University-Beaumont Biomedical Research Symposium.

MEDICAL VOLUNTEERING

  • 2011

    Silver Service Children’s Foundation. Evaluation, nonsurgical, and surgical treatment of children’s orthopedic problems. Buga, Colombia. October 22-30, 2011.

Publications

  • 2015

    Marinello PG, Peers S, Sraj S, Evans PJ. “A Treatment Algorithm for the Management of Distal Triceps Ruptures.â€Â THUES. In Press.

  • 2015

    Marinello PG, Peers S, Styron J, Pervaiz K, Evans PJ. “Triceps Fascial Tongue Exposure for Total Elbow Arthroplasty: Surgical Technique and Case Series.â€Â THUES. In Press.

  • 2015

    Marinello PG, Peers S, Bafus BT, Evans PJ. “Modified Brachioradialis Wrap for Stabilizing the Distal Radioulnar Joint: case report.â€Â HAND. Published online March 2015.

  • 2014

    Peers S, Moravek J, Budge M, Newton M, Kurdziel M, Baker K, Wiater M. “Wear Rates of Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene Humeral Liners Subjected to Alternating Cycles of Glenohumeral Flexion and Abduction.â€Â JSES. 24, Feb 2015, 161-332.

  • 2013

    Peers S, Maerz T, Baker E, Shetty A, Xia Y, Puwal S, Marcantonio D, Keyes D, Guettler J. “T1rho Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Detection of Early Cartilage Changes in Knees of Asymptomatic Collegiate Female Impact and Nonimpact Athletes.â€Â Clin J Sports Med. Oct 2013.

  • 2008

    Peers S, Kaplan F. “Flexor Carpi Radialis Brevis Muscle Presenting as a Painful Forearm Mass: A Case Report.â€Â J Hand Surg Am. 33(10), Dec 2008, 1878-81.

BOOK CHAPTERS

  • Peers S, Malone KJ. “Staged Digital Flexor Tendon Reconstruction.â€Â Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery 2nd edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. In Press.
  • Peers S, Evans PJ. “Open Treatment of Medial Epicondylitis.â€Â Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery 2nd edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. In Press.
  • Peers S, Ricchetti ET, Iannotti JP. “Treatment of Failed Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.â€Â AAOS Let’s Discuss Series Galatz Sperling & Gramadt. In Press

PRESENTATIONS

PODIUM PRESENTATIONS

  • 2014

    Peers S, Seitz W, Evans P, Bismar H. “Complications of Total Elbow Arthroplasty in Non-Rheumatoid Patients: Lessons Learned with Application in an Active Population.â€Â Podium Presentation. American Association of Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. September 20, 2014

  • 2013

    Peers S, Moravek J, Budge M, Kurdziel M, Baker K, Wiater JM. “Wear Rates of Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene in a Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Wear Simulation.â€Â Podium Presentation. Michigan Orthopedic Society. Mackinac Island, MI. June 23, 2013.

  • 2013

    Peers S, Moravek J, Budge M, Kurdziel M, Baker K, Wiater JM. “Wear Rates of Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene in a Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Wear Simulation.â€Â Podium Presentation. Orthopedic Research & Education Foundation / Orthopedic Research Socity Symposia for Residents. Chicago, IL. May 17, 2013.

  • 2013

    Peers S, Moravek J, Budge M, Kurdziel M, Baker K, Wiater JM. “Wear Rates of Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene in a Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Wear Simulation.â€Â Podium Presentation. Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Amelia Island, FL. April 20, 2013.

  • 2012

    Peers S, Moravek J, Budge M, Kurdziel M, Baker K, Wiater JM. “Wear Rates of Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene in a Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Wear Simulation.â€Â Podium Presentation. William Beaumont Residents and Fellows Research Day Forum. Royal Oak, MI. June 1, 2012.

  • 2011

    Peers S, Maerz T, Baker E, Baker K, Marcantonio D, Xia Y, Shetty A, Guettler J. “A Comparison of T1rho and T2star weighted MRI as Diagnostic Tools for Assessing Articular Cartilage in Impact vs. Non-impact Female Collegiate Athletes.â€Â Podium Presentation. Michigan Orthopedic Society Annual Scientific Meeting. Mackinac Island, MI. June 24, 2011.

  • 2011

    Peers S, Maerz T, Baker E, Baker K, Marcantonio D, Xia Y, Shetty A, Guettler J. “A Comparison of T1rho and T2star weighted MRI as Diagnostic Tools for Assessing Articular Cartilage in Impact vs. Non-impact Female Collegiate Athletes.â€Â Podium Presentation. Detroit Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Research Symposium. Troy, MI. May 9, 2011.

  • 2011

    Peers S, Shetty A, Marcantonio D, Baker E, Baker K, Xia Y, Guettler J. “T1rho MRI Can Detect Early Cartilage Changes in Knees of Asymptomatic Collegiate Female Athletes.â€Â Podium Presentation. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. February 16, 2011.

  • 2010

    Peers S, Shetty A, Marcantonio D, Baker E, Baker K, Xia Y, Guettler J. “T1rho MRI Can Detect Early Cartilage Changes in Knees of Asymptomatic Collegiate Female Athletes.â€Â Podium Presentation. William Beaumont Residents and Fellows Research Day Forum. Royal Oak, MI. June 9, 2010.

  • 2010

    Peers S, Shetty A, Marcantonio D, Baker E, Baker K, Xia Y, Guettler J. “T1rho MRI Can Detect Early Cartilage Changes in Knees of Asymptomatic Collegiate Female Athletes.â€Â Podium Presentation. William Beaumont Graduation Day Research Day Forum. Royal Oak, MI. June 4, 2010.

  • 2010

    Peers S, Shetty A, Marcantonio D, Baker E, Baker K, Xia Y, Guettler J. “T1rho MRI Can Detect Early Cartilage Changes in Knees of Asymptomatic Collegiate Female Athletes.â€Â Podium Presentation. Detroit Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Research Symposium. Troy, MI. May 10, 2010.

POSTER PRESENTATION

  • 2012

    Peers S, Maerz T, Baker E, Baker K, Marcantonio D, Xia Y, Shetty A, Guettler J. “A Comparison of T1rho and T2star weighted MRI as Diagnostic Tools for Assessing Articular Cartilage in Impact vs. Non-impact Female Collegiate Athletes.â€Â Poster Presentation. Orthopedic Research Society. San Fransisco, CA. February 3-5, 2012

  • 2010

    Peers S, Shetty A, Marcantonio D, Baker E, Baker K, Xia Y, Guettler J. “T1rho MRI Can Detect Early Cartilage Changes in Knees of Asymptomatic Collegiate Female Athletes.â€Â Poster Presentation. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons / Orthopedic Research Society Combined Research Symposium. New Orleans, LA. March 6-9, 2010.

  • 2004

    Peers S, Olson B. “Synthesis and Photoisomerization of 1,2,4-triphenyl-1,3-butadiene.â€Â Poster Presentation. Wabash College Research Symposium. Crawfordsville, IN. January 29, 2004.

  • 2004

    Thompson C, Munford J, Duarte G, Peers S, Finch D, Golec G. “Plasma Glucose in Rat Pups and Adults given Insulin for 10 days.â€Â Poster Presentation. Wabash College Research Symposium. Crawfordsville, IN. January 29, 2004

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

  • 2014

    “Evaluation and Management of Geriatric Proximal Fracturesâ€Â, Geriatric Trauma Symposium. Metrohealth Hospital. Cleveland, OH. May 3, 2014

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