John Peden, M.D.

Dr. Peden is a Mayo Clinic–trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in disorders of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, and knee. He earned his medical degree from the University of Florida, followed by a general surgery internship at Orlando Regional Medical Center and a residency in orthopedic surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He then completed a dual fellowship in arthroscopy and sports medicine at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Jackson, Mississippi, where he served as team physician for Mississippi Valley State University. To further refine his expertise, Dr. Peden completed additional traveling fellowships focused on advanced hip arthroscopy techniques.

Dr. Peden has served as an associate instructor with the Arthroscopy Association of North America for more than twenty years, teaching advanced arthroscopic techniques to orthopedic residents and practicing surgeons at the renowned Orthopaedic Learning Center in Chicago. He is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and has co-authored textbook chapters, including a volume for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons on advanced elbow reconstruction. In recognition of his expertise, the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT) appointed him to its Shoulder and Elbow Committee in 2020. Dr. Peden also presented his research at the 41st SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress in Budapest, Hungary. You can view his research on suprascapular neuropathy and surgical management recommendations by clicking here.

In Florida, Dr. Peden has worked to integrate his academic experience and advanced surgical techniques into community practice. He serves as a Preferred Response Member Physician for the Mayo Clinic and as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Florida State University College of Medicine. You can view his faculty reviews here. Committed to expanding access to innovative surgical care, Dr. Peden played a key role as Medical Director in establishing The Advanced Center for Surgery – a physician-owned musculoskeletal specialty facility that opened in 2017.  He continues to champion advancements in technology, efficiency, anesthesia management, home care, rehabilitation, and telemedicine to enhance the patient experience and broaden outpatient capabilities in Vero Beach.

Dr. Peden has introduced several advanced arthroscopic, endoscopic, and minimally invasive procedures to Indian River County that were previously unavailable.  These include the BEAR® Implant procedure for ACL repair, femoroplasty for hip impingement, coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction for shoulder stability, endoscopic decompression for suprascapular nerve entrapment, and arthroscopic radial head excision for rheumatoid arthritis of the elbow.  He has a particular focus on complex rotator cuff disorders, performing revision repairs and superior capsular reconstruction.  Dr. Peden also integrates evidence-based biologic treatments such as platelet-rich plasma and allograft tissue augmentation to enhance surgical healing and outcomes.  For patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears, Dr. Peden offers an advanced arthroscopic procedure utilizing a 2021 FDA-approved, minimally invasive, biodegradable subacromial balloon implant spacer. This innovative option is ideal for individuals who are not suitable candidates for, or prefer to avoid, a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.

In 2025, Dr. Peden was named a Fellow of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (FAANA), recognized for his outstanding contributions to orthopaedic education, research, and leadership. He has also been a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS) for nearly two decades.

When he is not caring for patients, Dr. Peden enjoys playing blues music and sailing throughout the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Before attending medical school, he spent more than two years teaching English in Japan. After returning to the United States, he continued his commitment to international service by directing the Office of International Health Programs at the University of Florida College of Medicine, where he helped coordinate multiple medical missions to Haiti and Central America.

Dr. Peden is available to see patients in Vero Beach or Sebastian. To schedule an appointment to address your sports-related injury, shoulder pain, or other joint problem impacting your lifestyle or keeping you from your sport, call (772) 569-2330 or schedule an appointment online.

At the SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress, Dr. Peden provided an update on his strategies for treating suprascapular neuropathy. His presentation emphasized the need to tailor surgical approaches based on the condition’s variable pathology and our evolving understanding of the disorder. Dr. Peden highlighted this necessity with two patient cases, each involving a rare anatomic variant that resulted in isolated supraspinatus motor branch neuropathy, demonstrating how pathology-specific endoscopic techniques can improve surgical outcomes.