General Practitioners

• Arthritis
  Rheumatoid Arthritis: Systemic disease of the immune system commonly affects multiple joints on both sides of the body at the same time.
• Pediatric Care
  Mary Ellen graduated from the University of Texas School of Nursing and has worked in nearly every branch of medicine from pediatrics to geriatrics. Working for Dr. Peters, she is a part of the team that answers questions pre- and post-operatively, oversees at home care, calls in prescriptions and acts as a liaison between Dr. Peters and the patients.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Knee conditions should be evaluated by your doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment. A detailed medical history and physical examination of the knee are crucial for the diagnosis. Your doctor may also conduct diagnostic imaging studies such as X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans, and ultrasound. Blood tests may be performed to identify any infection, gout or pseudogout. Sometimes arthrocentesis may also be performed, wherein the fluid from the knee joint is removed and sent for laboratory analysis.
• MRI
  Diagnosis is made by evaluating your symptoms, medical history, physical examination and X-rays. Sometimes, additional imaging tests such as MRI and CT scans may be needed to confirm the diagnosis.
• X-Rays
• Computed Tomography

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  Paul C. Peters, Jr., MD, a native of Dallas, graduated from Highland Park High School in 1976. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and was nominated to Phi Beta Kappa. A graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, where he was nominated to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Dr. Peters received the Hudson Penn Award for outstanding performance in clinical surgery. Following medical school, he completed a general surgery internship at Parkland Memorial Hospital and a residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas. He was then awarded a fellowship in reconstructive hip and knee surgery at the Anderson Clinic in Arlington, Virginia, under the supervision of Drs. Charles and Gerard Engh.
• Orthopedics
  The physicians and entire staff at the Carrell Clinic would like to take this opportunity to welcome you.
• Arthroscopy
  Sometimes a knee arthroscopy may be performed. Knee arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which the internal structures of the joint are examined to diagnose as well as treat the underlying problem.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Joint Replacement
  Minimally invasive knee joint replacement may not be suitable for all individuals. Your doctor will recommend this procedure depending on your condition. Generally, healthy patients without previous history of knee injuries or surgeries find better results.
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Arthroscopy
  We offer a broad range of comprehensive orthopedic care. Each physician is skilled in one or more special interest areas, such as pediatric orthopedics, sports injuries, arthroscopy, as well as disorders of individual regions such as the spine, shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, foot and ankle. All of our physicians are fully trained in general orthopedics and are board certified.
• Hip Replacement
  Dr. Paul Peters specializes in Hip Replacement Surgery, using minimally invasive techniques including the direct anterior approach. Since 1992, Dr. Peters has performed hundreds of hip surgeries each year in Dallas. Dr. Peters’ goal is to restore the normal activity level of both the young and old patient receiving a hip replacement. Dr. Peters is an advocate of using new less-invasive techniques, and better materials for the active patient with a hip replacement.
• Knee Replacement
  Dr. Paul Peters specializes in Knee Replacement Surgery, using minimally invasive techniques. Since 1992, Dr. Peters has performed hundreds of knee surgeries each year in Dallas. Dr. Peters’ goal is to restore the normal activity level of both the young and old patient receiving a knee replacement. Dr. Peters is an advocate of using new less-invasive techniques, robotic assisted knee replacement, and better materials for the active patient with a knee replacement.
• Knee Arthroscopy

Dermatologists

• Cyst

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
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• Physical Therapy
  Treatment options depend upon the underlying cause responsible for knee pain. Some of the common treatment options for knee pain include rest, ice and heat application, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, stretching, physical therapy and cortisone injections.
• Back Pain