About Me:

Dr. Peterson completed his undergraduate training in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and attended medical school at the University of Minnesota. He completed his general surgery residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle in 2007. Dr. Peterson was a surgeon on staff with The Vancouver Clinic until he went on to a cosmetic surgery fellowship at Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates in Oklahoma City. Since completing his fellowship, Dr. Peterson has had an emphasis on aesthetic surgery in his practice. Dr. Peterson's philosophy in patient care is simple, a well informed patient will have an easier recovery. Surgical outcomes can be optimized through careful patient evaluation, assessment of overall health, and attention to helping patients understand how to minimize their risks.