Why the Best:
Dr. Peter R. Kurzweil is one of the most trusted orthopedic surgery specialists in Long Beach. He received his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, and completed his orthopedic residency at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York. Dr. Peter has expertise in arthroscopic or reconstructive shoulder and knee surgery and the treatment of athletic injuries. He has served as the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and is also a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review. Dr. Peter is affiliated with the renowned Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Surgery Center of Long Beach, and the Miller Children's Hospital and has over 38 years of experience. He is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and the most advanced treatment methods available to his orthopedic patients. Dr. Peter also serves as a reviewer for several other leading orthopedic journals.