Dr. Alan Carl Peterson, MD

Dr. Alan Peterson specializes in cardiovascular disease and thoracic surgery, bringing over five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and has dedicated 53 years to advancing heart and vascular care. Dr. Peterson is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve a diverse patient community.

Dr. Peterson practices at Saint Joseph Health System Plymouth Medical Center and maintains locations in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He focuses on treating serious vascular conditions including carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease, and aneurysms. His diagnostic capabilities include performing Doppler ultrasounds and carotid artery ultrasounds to evaluate blood flow. Dr. Peterson also conducts ankle-brachial index tests to assess circulation in the legs. Patients consistently rate him highly, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.