Peter J. Evans, MD, PhD
Hand and Wrist Orthopedic SurgeryShoulder and Elbow Orthopedic SurgeryPeripheral Nerve SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
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- Adult
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- English
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MaleAbout Peter J. Evans
Title
Vice Chair, Integrated Surgical Institute, Division Chair, Orthopaedic Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Sports Therapy, Cleveland Clinic Florida
Biography
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Primary and revision surgery of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand (joint replacement, fracture care, arthroscopic rotator cuff and instability), Tendon and ligament repair/reconstruction shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand, and microsurgical peripheral nerve decompression, repair (auto an allograft), and neuroma surgery.
Biography:
Peter Evans, MD, PhD, came to Cleveland Clinic in 2001 from Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, where he was Chief of the Division of Hand and Upper Extremity, the Division of Sports Medicine, and the Director of Orthopaedic Research.
After receiving his medical degree from University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Dr. Evans completed a comprehensive surgical internship at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada.
He then completed his orthopaedic surgery residency and shoulder and sports medicine fellowship at the University of Toronto. In addition, Dr. Evans received his PhD from the University of Toronto, at The Institute of Medical Sciences, in the School of Graduate Studies.
Dr. Evans then completed a hand surgery fellowship at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC, before starting his practice at Johns Hopkins.
Dr. Evans has authored over 200 publications, book chapters, and books, and continues to present at national and international conferences. He is very active in research, including peripheral nerve regeneration and transplantation, and upper extremity surgical outcomes.
Dr. Evans is a longtime member of , and has served on numerous committees for, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Association for Surgery of the Hand, the American Society for Peripheral Nerve, and the American Shoulder and Elbow Society.
Locations
- Martin South Patricia Lichtenberger Medical Plaza
- 2150 Southeast Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997
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- Tomsich Health and Medical Center of Palm Beach County
- 525 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Wake Forest University, 1999
- Fellowship: Toronto Western Hospital, 1997
- Residency: University of Toronto, 1996
- Graduate School: University of Toronto, 1993
- Internship: Toronto General Hospital, 1988
- Medical Education: University of Calgary, 1987
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 1996
Awards
- The Best Doctor's in America Award, Hand Surgery, Cleveland, 2019
- America's Top Physicians, Orhopaedic Surgery
- First Prize Paper March 5-8, 2016
- The Annual Meeting of the Orhopaedic Research Society (ORS), Orlando, Fl
- Game Changer Award; Top 6 of 915 abstracts presented, March 4, 2016
- Annual Meeting of American Association of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS), Orlando, Fl
Professional Memberships
Innovations & Patents
- Invention: Universal carpal tunnel guide-making carpal tunnel release surgery easier, safer and allows a mini incision. Evans Carpal Tunnel Guide
- Invention: Shoulder retractor to retract the deltoid during open exposure of shoulder surgery and for retracting the axillary nerve during inferior capsular resection. Evans Reverse Hohmann Retractor
- Invention: Shoulder retractor to retract the proximal humerus posterior to the glenoid to facilitate glenoid preparation during shoulder arthroplasty.Evans Modified Fukuda-type Retractors
- Patent: US Patent 10086110. Multipurpose membranes, methods for forming, and applications thereof. Inventors: Peter J Evans and Jim Trickett (Cleveland, OH). Assignee: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, Filed: October 2, 2018
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-01-02, Dr. Evans has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.
Royalty Payments. Dr. Evans receives or has the right to receive royalty payments for inventions or discoveries commercialized through the companies shown below:
- Skeletal Dynamics, LLC
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Evans receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Innomed, Inc.
- AxoGen, Inc.
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
234 ratings, 28 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2026
Dr. Evans was very professional and thorough in explaining things to me during my initial visit with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
DR. Evans was and is great. He explained everything about the upcoming surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Got an appointment right away. The doctor was very knowledgeable and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Was very pleased Dr. Evans would take me on as his patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Both my wife and I liked him and his manner very much!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Dr. Evan's was terrific as I heard he would be.He communicated with me as an individual that showed respect and answered all my questions. I felt that I had been recommended to the best doctor in his field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Dr Evans is very professional, kind and a greatPractitioner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Dr Evan's is an awesome Dr. Filled me in on everything I needed to know and about my surgery. So glad I went to him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Dr Evan's is a very kind, compassionate, and caring Dr. He's also an incredibly talented surgeon who has helped me tremendously. I would highly recommend him to my loved ones or anyone else who needs specialized surgery. The staff that work in the Stuart office are amazing people who make the experience even better for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
I would definitely recommend him to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Dr. Evans is superb in his ability to provide comprehensive care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr Evans is beyond superior. He is so knowledgeable and there was hardly any pain with my injection.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Dr Evans is extremely attentive and truly concerned about patients wellbeing and healing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Dr Evans is so wonderful! He has a fantastic bed side manner! He is very easy to work with and talk to. I can't recommend him enough!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Dr. Evans is a superb communicator! He explained the several options available to me in detail. In addition to that, Dr. Evans is personable and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
I felt that the doctor listened, understood, provided least invasive option to provide relief from my hand pain. It's always great to feel like you have a connection with the doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Dr. Evans cares
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Dr. EVANS IS OFF THE CHARTS BEST SURGEON EVER AND GREAT BEDSIDE MANNER! Just waiting on left index finger part approved for jount replacementHoping board and others involved will get it passed soon Has been 1 year...not sure if FDA involved
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Dr. Evans is a fantastic physician and surgeon and a great person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr Evans is very caring, professional and attentive !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
My last visit with my PCP did not go well. Dr Evans restored my faith that doctors can really care about their patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Dr Peter Evans is an excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
The staff was amazing. I highly recommend Dr.peter Evans for resolving my hands & the and his staff. Thank you Dr.Evans. Your amazing
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Dr. Evan's was very nice & respectful to me & my wife. He is very knowledgeable & seemed very eager to get me on tgw road to recovery with my shoulder
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
My Doctor is very kind , professional, and shows concern
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2025
Dr Peter Evans is an exceptional person who has empathy and compassion for his patients.. I am so grateful and thankful for having him as my doctor and would recommend him to everyone for his excellence in what he does!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Dr Peter Evans is the very best!