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Carole J. Peterson, M.D.
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Perinton Medical Center
800 Ayrault Road, Suite 100
Fairport, NY 14450
About Me
Certified Specialties
Obstetrics & Gynecology - American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Faculty Appointments
Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology (Part-Time) - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1981 - 1984
Internship, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1980 - 1981
Education
MD | Medical College of Pennsylvania. 1980
Awards
University of Rochester Dept of OB/GYN Faculty Award.
Highland Family Medicine Obstetrics Teaching Award.
Ratings & Comments
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Ratings
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Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
Patient Comments
She was great. Listened and addressed all concerns. Very thorough .
Sep 30, 2025
I am a relatively new patient as my GYN doctor retired. The doctor I was given Dr. [...] who I saw once is no longer with the practice and I have yet to learn who my doctor will be. I requested a doctor for my latest appointment and saw Dr. Peterson who I thought was very good.
Sep 23, 2025
Dr Peterson is always very personal
Aug 17, 2025
Dr. Carole Peterson is collaborative in her treatment approach. She expertly gathers information and includes me in the decision-making process. She always provides information which is needed.
Aug 03, 2025
Dr. Peterson he has a wonderful bedside manner, and listens to your questions or concerns. I never feel rushed during my appointment.
Jul 26, 2025
Excellent provider who listens thoughtfully and provides extremely helpful guidance. She Is really the best.
Jul 23, 2025
Peterson wasn't as through [...] and aware of my history even though she's been part of it for years
Jul 12, 2025
Incredibly caring and took time to address my concerns. Wonderful doctor.
Jun 24, 2025
The appointment was fine. [...]
May 18, 2025
Both the doctor and the student were attentive and took care of my concerns.
Apr 28, 2025
Dr. Peterson is phenomenal and showed such compassion for a recent diagnoses of recurrence of melanoma. She spent a lot of time examining me and providing support
Apr 22, 2025
Very happy with Dr Peterson. I see her every 3 months for pessary cleaning and weigh in.
Apr 20, 2025
Dr. Peterson has a soft spoken manner and was easy to talk to and she paid attention to my concerns.
Feb 06, 2025
So happy to have Dr. Peterson back - my two daughters and myself were her patients in the past. And, now my two granddaughters that she delivered will be able to receive her excellent compassionate care as well.
Feb 06, 2025
Very pleased with Dr Peterson
Jan 25, 2025
My doctor sat down and actually listened to and addressed all of my concerns.
Jan 13, 2025
Dr. Peterson is a wonderful physician and a wonderful person.
Jan 13, 2025
Very helpful. Answered most questions very thoroughly.
Dec 14, 2024
Dr. Peterson Provided me with written materials at my appointment regarding additional options to further help with my medical issue. It was very much appreciated! Very much enjoyed my conversation with her.
Nov 27, 2024
Dr. Peterson is wonderful and I am grateful to have her as my doctor.
Nov 09, 2024
Dr Peterson is wonderful
Oct 14, 2024
Dr Peterson is great.
Oct 07, 2024
I feel known to the doctor. Either she has a great memory from past visits or reviews her notes. Either way, she makes me feel very comfortable.
Sep 20, 2024
Very knowledgeable thoughtful and caring dr
Aug 31, 2024
Really like Dr Carole Peterson
Aug 18, 2024
My provider was very good and explained everything well.
Jul 22, 2024
Carole Peterson is the best OB I have had in my 48 years. She is no nonsense and to the point!
May 01, 2024
In this post-op visit two weeks after surgery, I left with a good understanding of the results and grateful to have this provider-not only for her skill In surgery, but especially for her wisdom and kind patient-centered communication skills during consultations leading to surgery.
Apr 28, 2024
Dr. Peterson provides 1st rate care & I have utmost confidence in her. She is detailed & expedient.
Mar 19, 2024
I choose to work with this Provider because she is the rare provider who seems to bring to the relationship a default expectation of mutual respect, unlike the starting stance of contempt - for any hint of independent thinking by a client [...]
Dec 16, 2023
Very thankful for Carole Peterson's care.
Oct 25, 2023
Top notch care provider. Thorough, goes above and beyond. . Last year, she reached out personally on a Sunday afternoon with my test results and answered wuestions!! I highly recommend Dr Peterson. She is a keeper!
Aug 06, 2023
I am very confident in the care I've always received from Dr. Carole Peterson! She listens well, is caring, kind and is very thorough. She is the best!
Jul 29, 2023
Highly recommend Dr. Carole Peterson! I've been a patient for many years and she is outstanding!
May 19, 2023
Excellent physician, will definitely recommend her
May 18, 2023
Dr. Peterson truly has no bedside manner. [...]
May 17, 2023
I appreciate her eye contact.
Jan 24, 2023
Did not rush. Took time to answer questions. Took time to pay attention and listen.
Jul 30, 2022
Very professional followed with phone call about infection.
Jun 29, 2022
Very well prepared, informative and pleasant
Jun 12, 2022
I am so happy I was able to become a patient of Dr. Peterson.
May 07, 2022
Carole Peterson is super easy to talk to and I trust her 100%.
Feb 22, 2022