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Dr. Peter Novak, MD

Dr. Peter Novak, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Novak, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 82 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (82 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
5 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Wednesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Thursday

8 am
to
5 pm

Friday

8 am
to
5 pm
1160 E 3900 S Ste 5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84124

Locations

Salt Lake Orthopedic Clinic

Salt Lake Orthopedic Clinic1160 E 3900 S Ste 5000 Salt Lake City, UT 84124
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Novak is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital Salt Lake City, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Novak specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Novak's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Novak

4.3

82 ratings, 59 with a written review
5 Star
79%
79%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
13%
13%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Feb 09, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Scott – Nov 08, 2024
So glad to hear your positive feedback! Thank you...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Lily – May 24, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
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Robert Davis – Jun 21, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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LaRue Stauffer – Jul 28, 2022
We are very sorry to hear about this experience....Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Ron Lillie – Dec 23, 2020
Thank you for the positive feedback! We love...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Jul 31, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dan – Mar 02, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Shauna Barron – Jan 31, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jodi Mauer in Slc, UT – Jan 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Judy Parmelee – Jan 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
J Dudley in Salt Lake City – Jan 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sally Anne Brown – Oct 25, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Omar Canals – Oct 25, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 24, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Michele – Sep 02, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Aug 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Marcia in UT, UT – Jun 26, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Shelly in SLC, UT – Apr 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Drew Brown in Salt Lake City, UT – Mar 27, 2019
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care philosophy

Dr. Novak enjoys connecting with each patient on a personal level and is committed to providing the highest level of individual care whether or not they need surgery.

biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Peter Novak, MD is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon practicing in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has more than 23 years of experience caring for patients in Utah. Dr. Novak earned...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Rush Presbyterian - St Luke's Chicago Il

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Rush Presbyterian - St Luke's Chicago Il

    Residency Hospital
  • Louis Weiss Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Rush Presbyterian - St Luke's Chicago Il

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Utah School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Mark's Hospital

    1200 E 3900 S
    Salt Lake City, UT 84124
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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