Name: Dr. Peter T. Simonian

Specialty: Orthopedics — Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Qualification / Board Certification: MD — University of Southern California School of Medicine

Affiliation(s): Community Foundation Medical Group | Clovis Community Medical Center | Community Regional Medical Center | St. Agnes Medical Center

Location (City/State): Clovis, CA

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1679571624

About the Doctor

Dr. Peter T. Simonian is a highly experienced and fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon with subspecialty expertise in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, based in Clovis, California. He earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California School of Medicine — one of the nation’s most respected medical institutions — and completed a Transitional Year internship at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health from 1991 to 1992, followed by his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the University of Washington from 1992 to 1996. He then pursued advanced subspecialty training in Sports Medicine, Knee & Shoulder Reconstruction at the Hospital for Special Surgery at Cornell University from 1996 to 1997 — one of the most prestigious orthopedic training centers in the world, consistently ranked as the nation’s top hospital for orthopedics. With over 20 years of clinical practice, Dr. Simonian has built an outstanding reputation as a leading orthopedic sports medicine surgeon in the Central Valley of California.

Dr. Simonian practices at Community Foundation Medical Group in Clovis and is affiliated with three hospitals in the Fresno-Clovis area, including Community Regional Medical Center and St. Agnes Medical Center — both ranked #35 in California and High Performing in Back Surgery (Spinal Fusion), with St. Agnes also High Performing in Hip Fracture care. He has earned an Excellent patient rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 150 total patient reviews, and is widely praised for being caring, kind, thorough, and genuinely willing to consider non-surgical options when appropriate. His patient experience awards — including Patients Recommend, Makes Time For Patients, Listens Attentively, Clearly Explains, and Great Bedside Manner — reflect a surgeon who excels both in the operating room and in patient communication. He accepts Aetna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, Elevance, and Medicaid, and is currently accepting new patients.

Key Highlights:

• 20+ years of experience in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine
• MD from University of Southern California School of Medicine
• Fellowship-trained at Hospital for Special Surgery, Cornell University — the nation’s #1 ranked orthopedic hospital
• Subspecialty expertise in Sports Medicine, Knee & Shoulder Reconstruction
• Excellent patient rating of 4.7/5 based on 150 verified reviews
• Multiple patient experience awards — Patients Recommend, Listens Attentively, Great Bedside Manner, and more
• Affiliated with three Fresno-Clovis area hospitals including two ranked #35 in California
• Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, Elevance, Medicaid, and Medicare
• NPI Number: 1679571624
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Southern California School of Medicine

Internship: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health — Transitional Year, 1991–1992

Residency: University of Washington — Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992–1996

Fellowship / Additional Training: Hospital for Special Surgery, Cornell University — Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine / Knee & Shoulder Reconstruction, 1996–1997

Medical Conditions Treated

Knee Conditions:

• Knee Injuries & Traumatic Knee Conditions
• ACL, MCL & PCL Ligament Tears
• Meniscus Tears & Cartilage Damage
• Knee Osteoarthritis & Inflammatory Arthritis
• Patellar Disorders & Kneecap Instability
• Chondral (Cartilage) Defects & Osteochondral Injuries
• Baker’s Cyst & Knee Swelling
• Post-Traumatic Knee Conditions

Shoulder Conditions:

• Rotator Cuff Tears & Shoulder Impingement
• Shoulder Instability & Recurrent Dislocations
• AC Joint Injuries & Separations
• Shoulder Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease
• Bicep Tendon Tears & SLAP Lesions
• Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
• Shoulder Labral Tears
• Inflamed Tendons of the Upper Body (Tendinitis & Tendinopathy)

General Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Conditions:

• Arthritis of Major Joints (Hip, Knee, Shoulder)
• Sports-Related Traumatic Injuries
• Overuse & Repetitive Stress Injuries
• Bursitis & Joint Inflammation
• Ligament & Tendon Injuries across Multiple Joints
• Fractures & Dislocations
• Hip Fracture Management

Medical Procedures Performed

• Knee Arthroscopy (Diagnostic & Therapeutic)
• ACL Reconstruction & Ligament Repair
• Meniscus Repair & Meniscectomy
• Cartilage Restoration & Osteochondral Procedures
• Total Knee Replacement (Total Knee Arthroplasty)
• Partial Knee Replacement
• Shoulder Arthroscopy
• Rotator Cuff Repair (Arthroscopic & Open)
• Shoulder Stabilization Surgery (Bankart & Latarjet Procedures)
• Total Shoulder Replacement & Reverse Shoulder Replacement
• AC Joint Reconstruction
• Bicep Tendon Repair & SLAP Lesion Repair
• Hip Fracture Surgical Management
• Fracture Repair & Bone Fixation (ORIF)
• Joint Injections (Corticosteroid, Hyaluronic Acid, PRP)
• Tendon Repair & Reconstruction
• Arthroscopic Debridement & Joint Washout
• Sports Medicine Consultation & Non-Surgical Management

Services Offered

Dr. Simonian’s orthopedic sports medicine practice at Community Foundation Medical Group in Clovis, California offers a comprehensive and highly specialized range of surgical and non-surgical orthopedic services. Trained at the Hospital for Special Surgery — the nation’s top-ranked orthopedic institution — and practicing for over two decades in the Central Valley, Dr. Simonian brings an elite level of subspecialty expertise to his community, combined with a patient-first philosophy that consistently earns him outstanding patient satisfaction ratings.

Sports Medicine & Knee Surgery:

Dr. Simonian’s fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Knee Reconstruction gives him a particularly deep expertise in managing knee injuries across all patient populations — from competitive athletes to active adults and older patients dealing with degenerative knee disease. He evaluates and treats ACL tears, meniscus injuries, cartilage damage, and knee arthritis with a measured, individualized approach that always considers non-surgical options first when clinically appropriate. His patients frequently highlight his thoroughness and willingness to explore conservative treatment alternatives before recommending surgery — a quality that has earned him enthusiastic patient recommendations and a 4.7/5 patient rating.

Shoulder Surgery & Reconstruction:

As a fellowship-trained Knee & Shoulder Reconstruction specialist, Dr. Simonian provides expert surgical management of the full spectrum of shoulder conditions. From rotator cuff repairs and shoulder stabilization procedures to total and reverse shoulder replacements, he offers technically precise surgical solutions aimed at restoring shoulder function and relieving pain. His experience managing rotator cuff injuries, labral tears, and shoulder arthritis is reflected in his consistently high patient outcomes and strong surgical reputation throughout the Fresno-Clovis region.

Arthritis Management & Joint Preservation:

Dr. Simonian takes a comprehensive approach to arthritis care — beginning with conservative, non-surgical strategies including physical therapy, activity modification, and joint injections, before progressing to surgical joint replacement when necessary. His philosophy of pursuing the least invasive, most effective treatment for each patient is well recognized by those he serves and is a defining characteristic of his clinical approach.

Trauma & Fracture Care:

Dr. Simonian manages acute orthopedic trauma including fractures, dislocations, and sports-related traumatic injuries. His affiliations with Community Regional Medical Center and St. Agnes Medical Center — both High Performing in Spinal Fusion, with St. Agnes also recognized for Hip Fracture care — provide his patients with access to high-quality surgical facilities for complex trauma and reconstructive procedures.

Services at a Glance:

• Comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine consultations
• Knee arthroscopy and sports knee surgery
• ACL, MCL, and ligament reconstruction
• Meniscus repair and cartilage restoration
• Total and partial knee replacement surgery
• Rotator cuff repair and shoulder arthroscopy
• Shoulder stabilization and labral repair surgery
• Total and reverse shoulder replacement
• Arthritis management — non-surgical and surgical options
• Joint injections for pain relief (corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid, PRP)
• Fracture management and bone fixation
• Hip fracture evaluation and treatment
• Sports injury evaluation and non-surgical management
• Tendon repair and reconstruction
• Post-operative rehabilitation coordination

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Medicare, PPO)
• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• United Healthcare (HMO, POS, PPO)
• Medicaid
• Additional plans accepted — contact the practice directly for a complete list

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 729 N Medical Center Drive West, Suite 101, Clovis, CA 93611

Phone: +1 (559) 439-7633

Hospital Affiliations

• Clovis Community Medical Center — Clovis, CA
• Community Regional Medical Center — Fresno, CA (#35 in California | High Performing in Back Surgery — Spinal Fusion)
• St. Agnes Medical Center — Fresno, CA (#35 in California | High Performing in Back Surgery — Spinal Fusion & Hip Fracture)

Patient Awards & Recognition

• Patients Recommend
• Makes Time For Patients
• Listens Attentively
• Clearly Explains
• Great Bedside Manner

Overall Patient Rating: Excellent — 4.7/5 based on 150 total verified reviews (updated March 2026)