Dr. Benjamin M. Petre

Philosophy

Dr. Petre's practice is built on one principle: a team approach to getting you back in the game. In practice in Annapolis since 2012, he focuses on the surgical treatment of sports injuries, with deep expertise in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery for the knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow. Volume and repetition matter in this field: he performs approximately 200 hip arthroscopies a year — a pace sustained for 13 years — along with about 150 knee and 100 shoulder surgeries annually. Whether you're a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or an active person who wants to stay that way, Dr. Petre and his team are here to help.

When you come to Dr. Petre, you don't just see a surgeon. You work with an entire team dedicated to your care — physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, surgery schedulers, and research staff. This team approach ensures continuity from your first office visit through surgery and rehabilitation.

Not every injury requires surgery. Dr. Petre's PA and NP team also provides comprehensive non-surgical care including injections, physical therapy guidance, bracing, and other conservative treatments to help you recover without an operation.

Note: Our practice is focused exclusively on sports medicine and sports injury surgery. We do not treat arthritis or perform joint replacement surgery.

Background & Training

Dr. Petre completed his fellowship in sports medicine at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado — one of the most prestigious sports medicine practices in the world — where he trained alongside surgeons who care for Olympic, professional, and elite athletes. During his fellowship, he also served as a team physician for the US Ski Team and US Snowboard Team, and provided surgical coverage at Vail Valley Medical Center.

Prior to his fellowship, Dr. Petre completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he was selected by his peers and faculty as Administrative Chief Resident and received the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma award for Best Orthopaedic Teaching Resident. He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine, where he served as class Vice President.

Before medical school, Dr. Petre spent two years as a research assistant at Harvard Medical School in the Department of Cell Biology, where he performed high-resolution electron microscopy research on proteins implicated in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, publishing in journals including Cell and Nature. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Colgate University.

Research & Publications

Dr. Petre has authored 40 peer-reviewed publications spanning sports medicine, hip arthroscopy, rotator cuff surgery, ACL reconstruction biomechanics, and molecular biology — browse the full list with PubMed links. He continues to conduct research through Luminis Health — his program has focused on outcomes in hip arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, and the impact of patient factors on surgical results. He serves as clinical faculty and proctor for the National Capital Consortium sports medicine fellowship, teaches residents and medical students, and has been course faculty for national hip and knee arthroscopy courses, including the Vail Hip Symposium. He is also the author of Emergencies in Orthopaedics (Oxford University Press).

Leadership

Dr. Petre serves as Medical Director of Sports Medicine and Medical Director of Operations at Luminis Health Orthopedics, where he led the integration of a second hospital's orthopedic practice into the Luminis Health service line and designed the unified call and coverage model now governing scheduling for more than 80 providers. He is a founding partner of two orthopedic ambulatory surgery centers and serves on their medical executive and governance committees.

Disclosure: Dr. Petre is a paid consultant and medical-education faculty for Smith+Nephew (sports medicine), 2018–present, including participation in product design and validation.

Outside the Office

When he's not in the operating room, Dr. Petre is usually on the move. He lives in the Annapolis area with his wife and three children. An athlete himself, he stays active through his own sports and loves cheering on his kids in theirs. The family enjoys skiing, hiking, boating on the Chesapeake and local waterways, and spending time outdoors together.

What Sets Us Apart

• Fellowship-trained at The Steadman Clinic with Johns Hopkins residency
• True team approach with PAs, NPs, and dedicated support staff
• Both surgical and non-surgical treatment options under one roof
• Team physician experience with professional, US national team, and high school athletes
• Medical Director of Sports Medicine and Medical Director of Operations, Luminis Health Orthopedics
• Founding partner of two orthopedic ambulatory surgery centers
• High volume: ~200 hip arthroscopies, 150 knee and 100 shoulder surgeries per year
• Active research program with 40 peer-reviewed publications
• Detailed PT protocols for every procedure, available online