Peter Cha, M.D.

About Dr. Cha

Peter Cha, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon and President of Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. Dr. Cha currently serves as the team physician of the Cincinnati Wolfhounds rugby team, medical director to numerous area high schools, as well as an orthopedic consult for Xavier University athletics and the Cincinnati Reds.

Dr. Peter Cha received his undergraduate degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He then went on to earn his medical degree and complete his residency at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

He completed his orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. While in Pittsburgh, Dr. Cha acted as the assistant team physician for the University of Pittsburgh Division 1 athletic teams, and had the opportunity to work with the medical staff to the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL.

His interests include sports related injuries and pathology of the shoulder, knee, hip, elbow, foot & ankle, and hand & wrist. Dr. Peter Cha specializes in sports medicine including trauma, reconstructive procedures, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and arthroscopy.

Education

• 2015-2017 The Ohio State University – Fisher College of Business, Columbus, Ohio, M.B.A.
• 2003-2004 Fellow in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• 1998-2003 Resident, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati – College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
• 1994-1998 University of Cincinnati – College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, M.D.
• 1990-1994 Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, B.A., Economics

Certifications

• 2008 Subspecialty Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• 2006 Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr. Cha’s Approach

Dr. Cha has worked with athletes of all ages and skill levels for years. He understands the importance of preventative care, which is why Dr. Cha supports youth, club, recreational, high school, college, and professional teams in the local community.

Preventative care can help reduce the risk of common sports injuries such as concussions and ligament tears. When accidents and injuries occur, Dr. Cha prefers to see patients as quickly as possible. This allows healing to begin sooner, and reduces an athlete’s propensity for additional injury or complications.

This high level of service and speed to treatment also allows peace of mind for the athlete and their family and coaches. Beacon Orthopaedics was designed for athletes and provides imaging services (x-ray and MRI), durable medical equipment (DME), physical therapy, and an ambulatory surgery center on site.

This comprehensive offering of orthopedic services allows athletes of all levels to be diagnosed, treated, and recover in a convenient and patient-centered environment. Dr. Cha prioritizes personalized, comprehensive care for his patients to help them return to their sport or activity of choice quickly and without pain.

Although some patients require surgical intervention, Dr. Cha recommends starting with conservative treatments, like physical therapy, first. In most cases, a diagnostic MRI will inform the recommended course of action.