About Us

Meet Dr. Peterson

Elite Carpal Tunnel was founded by Dr. Travis A Peterson, a board certified orthopedic hand surgeon who started practicing in 2011. His interest in medicine started in his teens when his participation in sports gave him an “up close and personal” introduction to the field of orthopedics. After multiple shoulder and arm surgeries, Dr. Peterson was amazed that he was able to return to his desired activities with full function. This fascinating introduction to orthopedics ultimately led him to medical school. After medical school, he pursued a five-year orthopedic surgery residency followed by advanced fellowship training in the subspecialty of hand surgery. In the course of his practice experience in Washington and Utah, he has performed thousands of surgical procedures, with more than 2000 of those being carpal tunnel procedures.

While he enjoys a broad range of hand surgery care, Dr. Peterson’s focus is on providing a high-quality carpal tunnel care model that is designed at every level with the patient in mind acknowledging that the patient comes first. His perspective and experience has prepared him to create the Elite Carpal Tunnel solution.

“As a physician I take pride in my work and am grateful for the giants who have paved the way with enormous contributions and advances in the field of medicine. Because of them, we are fortunate to enjoy many advantages and unbelievable opportunities in the realm of healthcare. Yet, while we have made great strides, it is clear to me that there is still much to be done to improve the solutions and the care we deliver. As I survey the landscape of traditional carpal tunnel care with so many appointments, waits, copays, delays, and inefficiencies, I have asked myself, “Is this the best we can do?” The resounding answer is, “No! We can do much better!” Elite Carpal Tunnel is the answer to this question. It comes from combining cutting edge advancements in treatment with a passion for putting the patient first.”

Professional Qualifications:

College–Brigham Young University
Medical School–Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery Residency–Ohio University/OhioHealth
Hand Surgery Fellowship–University of Massachusetts
Board certified orthopedic surgeon
Subspecialty certification in hand surgery
Multiple professional organization affiliations

Beyond Hand Surgery

When not engaged in hand surgery care, Dr. Peterson is involved in a number of other activities including spending time with family, church, and community activities. Dr. Peterson and his wife, Britt, are the parents of six children, and enjoy making their home here along the Wasatch Front.

Meet Our Team

Austin – Medical Assistant

Austin recently graduated from BYU with his BS in exercise science and plans to attend medical school. He loves connecting with and serving others both on and off the job. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his little family and tries to make them laugh at every given opportunity.

Hunter - a medical assistant at Elite Carpal Tunnel

Hunter – Medical Assistant

Hunter is a Genetics student at Brigham Young University, aiming for medical school. Recently engaged, he’s eager to start a family. As a dedicated marathon runner, he completed the 2022 Boston Marathon. He cherishes time with his fiancée, loves chess, and thrives on running.

Britt – Practice Administrator

Britt enjoys the challenge of creating an exceptional patient experience and has had years of practice while raising 6 kids. She enjoys the task of trying to fit hobbies into her life. Her free time is mostly filled with raising her kids and supporting them in all the amazing things they are trying to accomplish.