Dr. Richard Alvin Peterson, MD

Dr. Richard Peterson is a board-certified physician specializing in oncology and neurology with 27 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Peterson is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Peterson practices at multiple locations throughout Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, and maintains an affiliation with Minneapolis Heart Institute. He focuses on treating complex conditions including primary brain cancer, brain tumors in children, and cancer complications. His expertise includes performing CT scans and providing radiation therapy, particularly external beam radiation treatments. Patients consistently rate Dr. Peterson highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.