Edward P. Petrow, Jr., DO
Medical School
The New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM), Old Westbury, NY
Board Certified
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
D.O. License
Arizona, Virginia
Language
English
Performing robotic hip and knee replacement, Dr. Petrow's goal is improving patients' quality of life through surgery of the hip and knee. Dr. Petrow has been offering anterior hip replacement since 2008, and performed the first robotic anterior hip replacement in Southern Arizona.
Specialty
Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty; MAKO® Robotic Anterior Hip Replacement; MAKO® Robotic Total Hip Replacement; MAKO® Robotic Partial and Total Knee Replacement - Learn more about MAKO®.
Residency – Orthopaedic Surgery - Pinnacle Health Hospitals, Harrisburg, PA
Fellowship – Adult Reconstruction Surgery - Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA
Internship – Pinnacle Health Hospitals, Harrisburg, PA
Recognized as Top Doctor – 2015, 2016, 2019-2022
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Support Team
Juan Prieto, PA-C, ATC
EDUCATION:
- MPAS: Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- BS: Athletic Training, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
ACCREDITATION:
- Board Certified Physician Assistant
- Board Certified Athletic TrainerÂ
TELEHEALTH
We are now offering telehealth visits to aid in the comprehensive care for TOI patients. These visits can be scheduled through the Medical Assistant or by using the Appointment Scheduling link.
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Physician Highlight: Meet Dr. Edward Petrow!
Meet one of Tucson Orthopaedic Institute’s excellent Total Joint Replacement surgeons, Dr. Edward Petrow! When he is not in the gym working out or boxing, he focuses on helping patients improve their quality of life. Dr. Petrow has been with...Read More
Northwest Medical Center Now Offers Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement
Click here to read the April 2018 Media Release, with TOI physician Dr. Edward Petrow.Â
Treating Arthritis: Making Gains Against The Pain
Although there are 100 types of arthritis, and many forms of treatment, research is getting us close to significant improvements in care. Here are some of the local developments that offer hope. Arthritis is America's number one cause of disability,...Read More
Get Hip to What You ‘Kneed’ to Know
In the article, "Get Hip to What You Kneed to Know", from the April issue of Tucson Lifestyle, Total Joint Replacement Surgeon, Edward Petrow, D.O., and other local experts share their knowledge for patients considering joint replacement surgery for osteoarthritis (OA). Dr. Petrow...Read More
Anterior Hip Replacement – What Is It All About?
Our joint replacement surgeons are often asked about the latest developments in arthritis surgery. With the advent of minimally invasive techniques in orthopedic surgery, joint surgeons at Tucson Orthopaedic Institute (TOI) are performing hip replacement through the front (anterior) of...Read More
Helping Underprivileged Patients in Ecuador
I recently returned from a trip to Quito, Ecuador, along with staff from Tucson Orthopaedic Institute and other personnel, where we provided total knee replacements to patients with limited access to orthopaedic treatment. The group was created by Luis Piedrahita,...Read More
Something More: Osteoarthritis
Most of us know better than to drain the oil from our car and let the motor run. The heat from the friction would soon cause it to seize, destroying it in minutes. Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis,...Read More
Exhaust Options Before Joint Replacement Surgery
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) acetaminophen, glucosomine and chondroitin nutritional supplements, cortisone injections and rooster cartilage – yes, rooster cartilage – may help avoid the need for hip and knee joint replacement surgery. About 65 people came to the East Social...Read More
Treating Arthritis: Making Gains Against The Pain
Although there are 100 types of arthritis, and many forms of treatment, research is getting us close to significant improvements in care. Here are some of the local developments that offer hope. Arthritis is America's number one cause of disability,...Read More
Anterior Hip Replacements Are the Future: 5 Points from Dr. Edward Petrow
A growing number of joint replacement surgeons are beginning to perform hip replacement surgery using an anterior approach instead of the traditional posterior approach because of the benefits it has for the patient as well as the provider. It can...Read More