Russell S. Petrie
MD
About Dr Russell S. Petrie
Bio
Dr. Petrie is a native of Cape Town in the Republic of South Africa. His family includes three generations of physicians: his grandfather, both parents and Dr. Petrie. His family moved to the United States when he was a toddler and he grew up in Rochester, Minnesota in the shadow of the Mayo Clinic. As a child he would accompany his father during school holidays on rounds at the Mayo Clinic, and this early exposure set the tone for his adult career.Dr. Petrie double majored in Biology and Economics from UC Berkeley and attended Mayo Medical School and did his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic. He completed his Fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, where he took care of the University Pittsburgh Sports Teams and had exposure to the Pittsburgh Steelers.“What is gratifying is to return someone to their life’s passion by fixing what is wrong. That to me is why I’m here.”As for his specialty in sports-related knee and shoulder injuries, he says, “I liked sports and ended up in doctors’ offices because of them.” Currently, Dr. Petrie is one of the medical team physicians for the LA Chargers. He also works with Vanguard University sports teams.In his free time, Dr. Petrie enjoys cycling, scuba diving and surfing. He currently resides in Irvine with his wife and children.
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Focus areas
Orthopedic Surgery
location
Newport Beach
22 Corporate Plaza Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (949) 722-5026 • Fax: (949) 630-4900
Irvine
16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 400, Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 722-5026 • Fax: (949) 630-4900
Accepted insurance
See all insurance accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Scan
- United Healthcare
Accepting new patients
Yes
Hoag affiliations
Hoag Physician Partners
Languages
English
Background
Certification
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Education
Medical Education
Medical Doctor, Mayo Medical School
Internship
General Surgery, Mayo Clinic
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic