
Carrie Peterson, MD, MS, FASCRS
Professor
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
- 8800 W. Doyne Ave.
- Milwaukee, WI 53226
- (866) 680-0505
- 7901 S. 6th St.
- Oak Creek, WI 53154
- (414) 805-0505

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 - Ϲ - 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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(Wilson DJ, Drezdzon MK, Ridolfi TJ, Hu KY, Peterson CY, Ludwig KA, Calata JF.) Am J Surg. 2025 Jun 20:116496 PMID: 40571466 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-105009065769 06/27/2025
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(Xu ASY, Zhou J, Sherman BE, Peterson CY, Goldblatt MI.) Surg Endosc. 2025 Mar;39(3):2147-2154 PMID: 39966126 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85219608296 02/19/2025
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(Parikh TN, Peterson KJ, Brazauskas R, Calata JF, Peterson CY, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ.) J Gastrointest Surg. 2025 Mar;29(3):101972 PMID: 39842769 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85216632412 01/23/2025
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(Parikh TN, Peterson CY.) Am J Surg. 2025 Mar;241:116030 PMID: 39521688 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85208493929 11/13/2024
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(Drezdzon MK, Peterson CY.) Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery. 2025 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-105010338367 01/01/2025
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(Peterson KJ, Drezdzon MK, Sparapani R, Calata JF, Ridolfi TJ, Ludwig KA, Peterson CY.) J Surg Res. 2024 Oct;302:916-924 PMID: 39265279 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85203426182 09/13/2024
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(Drezdzon MK, Calata JF, Peterson CY, Otterson MF, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ.) Surgery. 2024 Mar;175(3):776-781 PMID: 37867107 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85174461267 10/23/2023
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(Drezdzon MK, Peterson CY.) Surg Clin North Am. 2023 Dec;103(6):1153-1170 PMID: 37838461 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85165720033 10/15/2023
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(Drezdzon MK, Cowley NJ, Sweeney DP, Peterson CY, Ridolfi TJ, Ludwig KA, Evans DB, Calata JF.) Ann Surg. 2023 Dec 01;278(6):1053-1059 PMID: 37226808 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85176509408 05/25/2023
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(Peterson KJ, O'Donnell CM, Eastwood DC, Szabo A, Hu KY, Ridolfi TJ, Ludwig KA, Peterson CY.) Am J Med Qual. 2023 Nov 01;38(6):287-293 PMID: 37908031 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85175675759 11/01/2023
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(Drezdzon MK, Peterson CY.) Surgical Clinics of North America. December 2023;103(6):1153-1170 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85165720033 12/01/2023
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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