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Dr. Carrie Peterson, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Milwaukee, WI
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19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Carrie Peterson, MD

Dr. Carrie Peterson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Milwaukee, WI. They specialize in General Surgery, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and is affiliated with Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Peterson an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Peterson works at Practice in Milwaukee, WI with other offices in Oak Creek, WI. They frequently treat conditions like Colorectal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Peterson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin Froedtert Hospital
    9200 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (414) 805-5783
  2. 2
    Medical College of Wisconsin
    8701 Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (414) 456-4100
  3. 3
    Froedtert Hospital Clinical Cancer Center Day Hospital Pharmacy
    8800 W Doyne Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (866) 680-0505
  4. 4
    Froedtert Community Hospital
    7901 S 6th St, Oak Creek, WI 53154 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (414) 346-8000
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00

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  • Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital

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Treatment frequency



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Colectomy
Anoscopy
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Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Small Intestine Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Colostomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hirschsprung's Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Vaginectomy
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    About Dr. Carrie Peterson, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1376707729
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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    Dr. Peterson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Peterson has seen patients for Colorectal Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Peterson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Peterson. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Peterson.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Peterson, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Peterson appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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