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E. Louis Peak, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Kinston, NC

E. LouisPeakMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Kinston, NC

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Shoulder Surgery

UNC Physicians Network, UNC Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Lenoir

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Summary

  • Dr. E. Louis Peak is an orthopedic surgeon in Kinston, NC and is affiliated with UNC Lenoir Healthcare. He received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and has been in practice 20 years. He specializes in hip & knee reconstructive surgery and shoulder surgery and is experienced in sports medicine, rotator cuff injuries, foot and ankle surgery, shoulder surgery, and musculoskeletal oncology.

Education & Training

  • Thomas Jefferson University
    Thomas Jefferson UniversityFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2002 - 2003
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1998 - 2002
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1997
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    University of North Carolina at Chapel HillBSBA, Business Administration, Highest Distinction Graduate, Phi Beta Kappa, 1989 - 1993
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    University of North Carolina at Chapel HillB.S., Major: Business Administration; Minors: Chemistry and German, Highest Distinction, 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1998 - 2004
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Designated Physician Cigna Care, 2017
  • Listed in Guide to America�s Top Orthopedists Consumers� Research Council of America, 2016
  • Premium Tier 1 Provider, recognized for Cost Efficiency and Quality United Healthcare, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • One-stage bilateral total joint arthroplasty: A prospective and comparative study between total hip and total knee replacement  
    Peak EL, Hozack WJ, Sharkey PF, Parvizi J, Rothman RH, Orthopedics, 1/1/2008
  • One-stage bilateral total hip arthroplasty compared with unilateral total hip arthroplasty: A prospective study  
    Parvizi J, Eslampour A, Peak EL, Sharkey PF, Hozack WJ, Rothman RH, J Arthroplasty, 1/1/2006
  • The role of patient restrictions in reducing the prevalence of early dislocation following total hip arthroplasty: A randomized, prospective study  
    Peak EL, Parvizi J, Ciminello M, Purtill JJ, Sharkey PF, Hozack WJ, Rothman RH, J Bone Joint Surg Am, 1/1/2005
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Simultaneous Bilateral Total Hip Arthroplasty As Compared with Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Outcomes Analysis
    E. Louis Peak, MD, William J. Hozack, MD, Hilary L. Malcarney, MD, Venkat Sethuraman, MD, Richard H. Rothman, MD, PhD, and Peter F. Sharkey, MD, 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; 10th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons; Jefferson Orthopaedic Society Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 2000; Dallas, TX, 2000; San Francisco, CA, 2001, 1/28/2001

Lectures

  • The Latest Advances in Joint Replacement: New Materials, Devices, Computers/Robotics & More 
    Multiple Dates and Locations - 1/16/2018
  • Workplace Prevention of Muscle, Joint and Back Injuries, the Industrial Athlete, and Common Orthopaedic Conditions 
    Aiken, SC - 1/10/2016
  • Advancements in Orthopaedics: What�s New in Hip and Knee Technology? 
    Crown Plaza Hotel, Hickory, NC, 2013; Willcox Hotel, Aiken, SC, 2015 - 1/28/2015
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Other

  • Prosthetic Hip Dislocations. 
    Peak EL, Hozack WJ, Rothman Institute Website Publication
    1/1/1998

Professional Memberships

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