
Carrie Peterson, MD, MS, FASCRS
Associate Professor
Location
- Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital
- 8800 West Doyne Ave.
- Milwaukee, WI 53226
Specialties
- Colorectal Surgery
- General Surgery
Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital
Colorectal Surgery
Drexel Town Square Health Center
Overview
Diseases and Conditions
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Fissure
- Appendiceal Cancer
- Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Small Intestines, Colon, Rectum and Anus
- Colon Cancer
- Diverticular Disease
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Fecal Incontinence
- Hemorrhoids
- Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colon Cancer Syndrome
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Prolapse
Treatments and Services
- Anorectal Abscess and Fistula Surgery
- Complex Pelvic Surgery
- Ileal Pouch (J-pouch) Surgery
- Pre-Sacral or Retro-Rectal Tumors Surgery
- Rectal and Anal Ultrasound
- Recto-Vaginal Fistula Repair
- Restorative Proctocolectomy
- Small Intestinal Tumor Surgery
- Sphincter-sparing Techniques for Rectal Cancer
- Surgical Treatment for Constipation
- Trans-Anal Excision of Rectal Polyps
- Minimally Invasive Treatment of Colorectal Disease
- Virtual Visit
Patients Ages Seen
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Senior
Languages
- English
Hospital Affiliations
- Froedtert Hospital – Milwaukee
Board Certifications
- Surgery
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
Clinic Locations
Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital
- 8800 West Doyne Ave.
- Milwaukee, WI 53226
- (866) 680-0505
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Cancer Center - Drexel Town Square Health Center
- 7901 S. 6th Street
- Oak Creek, WI 53154
- (414) 805-0505
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Center For Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital
- 8900 West Doyne Ave.
- Milwaukee, WI 53226
- (414) 777-7700
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Biography
My clinical interests include the diagnosis, treatment, and management of colorectal diseases of all kind, including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis and anorectal problems. I have special training and interests in the treatment of colorectal malignancies, including advanced colon and rectal cancers, sphincter-preserving surgery, recurrent cancers and peritoneal metastases, as well as carcinoid tumors, heritable colorectal cancer syndromes, and anal cancer. My research interests include evaluating the patient-centered outcomes after surgery for rectal cancers, including the functional outcomes and the impact of minimally invasive and robotic techniques.
Education and Training
Doctor of Medicine - Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI (2005)
Residency in General Surgery - University of California, San Diego Medical Center - San Diego, CA (2005-2012)
Fellowship in Surgical Research - University of California, San Diego Medical Center - San Diego, CA (2008-2010)
Fellowship in Colorectal Oncology - Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center & Cornell University Medical Center - New York, NY (2012-2013)
Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery - New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center - New York, NY (2013-2014)
Publications
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(Peterson KJ, Simpson MT, Drezdzon MK, Szabo A, Ausman RA, Nencka AS, Knechtges PM, Peterson CY, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ.) J Gastrointest Surg. 2023 Jan;27(1):122-130 PMID: 36271199 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85140356180 10/23/2022
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Disparities in rectal cancer care: A call to action for all.
(Calata J, Peterson CY.) Am J Surg. 2022 May;223(5):846-847 PMID: 34801226 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85119258336 11/22/2021
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A Cautionary Note Regarding Obesity and Young Adult Rectal Cancer.
(Peterson KJ, Blank JJ, Deshpande RR, Liu Y, Peterson CY, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ.) J Gastrointest Surg. 2022 Apr;26(4):927-928 PMID: 34647224 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85117153577 10/15/2021
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Saddle block anesthetic technique for benign outpatient anorectal surgery.
(Peterson KJ, Dyrud P, Johnson C, Blank JJ, Eastwood DC, Butterfield GE, Stekiel TA, Peterson CY, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ.) Surgery. 2022 Mar;171(3):615-620 PMID: 34887088 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85120816955 12/11/2021
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(Beltrán Ponce SE, Erickson BA, Hall WA, Bedi M, Martens MJ, Siker M, Thomas J, George B, Ludwig K, Peterson C, Ridolfi T, Longo JM.) Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology. February 2022;13(1):185-196 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85125562951 02/01/2022
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(Blank JJ, Liu Y, Yin Z, Spofford CM, Ridolfi TJ, Ludwig KA, Otterson MF, Peterson CY.) Dis Colon Rectum. 2021 Feb 01;64(2):225-233 PMID: 33417346 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85099721640 01/09/2021
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Enteric fistula: An overlooked but significant healthcare burden.
(Hu KY, Peterson CY.) Am J Surg. 2021 Jan;221(1):25 PMID: 32896371 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85090485377 09/09/2020
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Racial and Ethnic Variation Associated With Human Papillomavirus Genotype in Anal Dysplasia.
(Mather TL, Hu KY, Rein LE, Szabo A, Lundeen SJ, Peterson CY, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ.) J Surg Res. 2020 Dec;256:311-316 PMID: 32712446 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85088388259 07/28/2020
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Laparoscopic Versus Robotic Proctectomy Outcomes: An ACS-NSQIP Analysis.
(Hu KY, Wu R, Szabo A, Ridolfi TJ, Ludwig KA, Peterson CY.) J Surg Res. 2020 Nov;255:495-501 PMID: 32622164 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85087220088 07/06/2020
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Early stage colon cancer: Current treatment standards, evolving paradigms, and future directions.
(Chakrabarti S, Peterson CY, Sriram D, Mahipal A.) World J Gastrointest Oncol. 2020 Aug 15;12(8):808-832 PMID: 32879661 PMCID: PMC7443846 09/04/2020
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Early stage colon cancer: Current treatment standards, evolving paradigms, and future directions
(Chakrabarti S, Peterson CY, Sriram D, Mahipal A.) World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology. 15 August 2020;12(8):808-832 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85089836930 08/15/2020
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Initial Experience With Staging Rectal Adenocarcinoma Using 7T Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(Blank J, Berger N, Knechtges P, Prost R, Peterson C, Ludwig K, Ridolfi T.) Journal of Surgical Research. January 2020;245:434-440 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85070873216 01/01/2020