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Dr. Dirk Peterson, MD

Dr. Dirk Peterson, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Dirk Peterson, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Cape Coral, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lee Memorial Hospital and Cape Coral Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 74 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (74 reviews)

Practice

1682 NE Pine Island Rd Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 424-1600

Dr. Peterson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Peterson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Peterson

4.4

74 ratings, 30 with a written review
5 Star
82%
82%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
15%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Magnolia – Feb 04, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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May 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Iraida Figueroa – Feb 07, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 24, 2022
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No results
What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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Jun 04, 2022
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No results
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May 06, 2022
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Apr 13, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Feb 17, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 02, 2022
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Jan 15, 2022
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 15, 2021
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Lin – Jul 30, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 15, 2021
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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May 14, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 19, 2021
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 31, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 10, 2021
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Dr. Dirk Peterson, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Cape Coral, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lee Memorial Hospital and Cape Coral Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Med Ctr/u Fla

    Residency Hospital, 1998

  • University Med Ctr/u Fla

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • Case Western Reserve University

    Medical School, 1994
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Dr. Peterson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Lee Laboratory Services-Pine Island1682 NE Pine Island Rd Cape Coral, FL 33909
    1

    Practice

    LPG Pediatrics at Cape Coral650 Del Prado Blvd S Ste 107 Cape Coral, FL 33990
    2

    Practice

    Lpg Obstetrics/Gynecology-Cape Coral Hospital650 Del Prado Blvd S Ste 100 Cape Coral, FL 33990
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Lee Memorial Hospital

      2776 Cleveland Ave
      Fort Myers, FL 33901
      Recipient of 27
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Cape Coral Hospital

      636 Del Prado Blvd S
      Cape Coral, FL 33990
      Recipient of 26
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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