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Carole J. Peterson, M.D.

Carole J. Peterson, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

4.8 out of 5 stars
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Accepting New Patients

Contact

Highland Women's Health - Fairport Apt. (585) 602-0440

Locations

Highland Women's Health - Fairport

Perinton Medical Center
800 Ayrault Road, Suite 100
Fairport, NY 14450

About Me

Dr. Peterson has worked in a rural health care facility. She was an undergraduate at Rutgers College. Her medical school was Medical College of Pennsylvania. Post Graduate training was at U of R. She is board certified in OB/GYN and enjoys a generalist (adolescent to menopause) practice with spec...
Dr. Peterson has worked in a rural health care facility. She was an undergraduate at Rutgers College. Her medical school was Medical College of Pennsylvania. Post Graduate training was at U of R. She is board certified in OB/GYN and enjoys a generalist (adolescent to menopause) practice with special interest in minimally invasive surgery, menopause, and high risk pregnancy.

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

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.8 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.8 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.8 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.8 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.8 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

She was great. Listened and addressed all concerns. Very thorough .

Sep 30, 2025

4.4 stars

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

5.0 stars

Dr Peterson is always very personal

Aug 17, 2025

5.0 stars

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

5.0 stars

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

5.0 stars

Excellent provider who listens thoughtfully and provides extremely helpful guidance. She Is really the best.

Jul 23, 2025

3.2 stars

Peterson wasn't as through [...] and aware of my history even though she's been part of it for years

Jul 12, 2025

5.0 stars

Incredibly caring and took time to address my concerns. Wonderful doctor.

Jun 24, 2025

4.6 stars

The appointment was fine. [...]

May 18, 2025

5.0 stars

Both the doctor and the student were attentive and took care of my concerns.

Apr 28, 2025

5.0

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

4.8

Very happy with Dr Peterson. I see her every 3 months for pessary cleaning and weigh in.

Apr 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Peterson has a soft spoken manner and was easy to talk to and she paid attention to my concerns.

Feb 06, 2025

5.0

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

4.8

Very pleased with Dr Peterson

Jan 25, 2025

5.0

My doctor sat down and actually listened to and addressed all of my concerns.

Jan 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Peterson is a wonderful physician and a wonderful person.

Jan 13, 2025

5.0

Very helpful. Answered most questions very thoroughly.

Dec 14, 2024

5.0

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

5.0

Dr. Peterson is wonderful and I am grateful to have her as my doctor.

Nov 09, 2024

5.0

Dr Peterson is wonderful

Oct 14, 2024

5.0

Dr Peterson is great.

Oct 07, 2024

5.0

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

5.0

Very knowledgeable thoughtful and caring dr

Aug 31, 2024

5.0

Really like Dr Carole Peterson

Aug 18, 2024

5.0

My provider was very good and explained everything well.

Jul 22, 2024

5.0

Carole Peterson is the best OB I have had in my 48 years. She is no nonsense and to the point!

May 01, 2024

5.0

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

5.0

Dr. Peterson provides 1st rate care & I have utmost confidence in her. She is detailed & expedient.

Mar 19, 2024

5.0

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

5.0

Very thankful for Carole Peterson's care.

Oct 25, 2023

5.0

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

5.0

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

5.0

Highly recommend Dr. Carole Peterson! I've been a patient for many years and she is outstanding!

May 19, 2023

5.0

Excellent physician, will definitely recommend her

May 18, 2023

1.0

Dr. Peterson truly has no bedside manner. [...]

May 17, 2023

5.0

I appreciate her eye contact.

Jan 24, 2023

5.0

Did not rush. Took time to answer questions. Took time to pay attention and listen.

Jul 30, 2022

5.0

Very professional followed with phone call about infection.

Jun 29, 2022

5.0

Very well prepared, informative and pleasant

Jun 12, 2022

5.0

I am so happy I was able to become a patient of Dr. Peterson.

May 07, 2022

5.0

Carole Peterson is super easy to talk to and I trust her 100%.

Feb 22, 2022