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Carrie Peterson, MD, MS, FASCRS

Associate Professor

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Location

  • Clinical Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital
  • 8800 W. Doyne Ave.
  • Milwaukee, WI 53226

Specialties

  • Colorectal Surgery
  • General Surgery

Clinical 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

Clinical Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital

Cancer Center - Drexel Town Square Health Center
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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

Publications of Carrie Peterson MD, MS, FACS, FASCRS from the Faculty Collaboration Database

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