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Dr. George Peterson, MD

Dr. George Peterson, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. George Peterson, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Key West, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with Lower Keys Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

5450 Macdonald Ave Ste 12 Key West, FL 33040

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
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Peterson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Peterson

4.2
37 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
76%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
3%
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1 star
16%
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Dr. Peterson has improved my Health 100% Thank You
Very informative and sincere approach for me to be successful. Guided me for several months to recover my health and attitude toward being happy again. Feel invigorated every day to get up and out, keep moving forward and continue to be successful in the community ! Thank you Doc
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Brian W – May 24, 2024
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BEWARE! I'm sure there are hundreds of women who have had positive experiences with Dr. Peterson, as he came recommended by almost everyone I asked. I honestly don't know why! He was aloof and seemed uncaring at almost every visit, but he was "the best on the island," so I went with him As my OB. About 2 months before my due date, I developed a hard spot in my breast. I told Dr. Peterson about it and his reply was "It's your milk coming in." He didn't look at the lump or even touch it! As a first time mom, I figured the "best doctor" knew what he was talking about. At each consequent visit for 2 months, I mentioned it to the doctor and nurse, and always got the same response. A few weeks before giving birth, I awoke with a terrible pain in my side. After a visit from EMS, I decided to forego the ER (pain had subsided) and call Dr. Peterson the next day. I was told it was the positioning of the baby. Fast forward... I gave birth, but still had the lump in my breast and pain in my side.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
1 other person found this helpful
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Nicole M Lee – Dec 29, 2021
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So the office Staff refuse to take a patient that is pregnant just because she do not speak English. a family member offer them to be there as a translator a all the time on appointments and delivery, they still refuse to take the patient because of the language. to make sure they where ask "you are not taking us, just because the person don't speak a proper English, and the answer was cruel: BASICALLY YES, she said. I hope with this doctor Peterson could see better the people that work, and represent him. Totally disappointed of a such a well name doctor in Key West. So if your English is not truly right, do not go to his office.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 02, 2020
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The best of the best. You read reviews and wonder - but all I can say is that he and his staff make you feel at home. From the minute you walk in you know you made the right choice. All his staff is very caring and Dr. P. as I call him is THE BEST!!!!!!! Many people these days take to social media to write reviews based on whatever but the truth be said this Dr. and his staff go way out of there way for you and your family. They are very dedicated to us - their patients. Ohhh! Ohhhh! The best experience ever is during the holidays - they actually take the time to decorate the office as if it was there home - you don't want to leave. BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 25, 2019
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Dr. Peterson delivered my twins. I was gaining weight rapidly and instead of testing me he looked at my ankles and said no swelling you must be eating to much. I ended up having preclamcia and it was water weight. I also had extreme itching and told him I think I had ICP he told me it is very rare and likely not. I had to insist to be testing and I had it. Emergency csection up my stomach that got infected warrenting a second surgery. My son has developmental delays and I cant help wonder...
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Amanda – Jan 18, 2019
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I visited dr Peterson back in January when I first found out I was pregnant and began bleeding. He was rude and made me feel like a fool, didn't address the fact I was bleeding, I left balling. I later went to the hospital and was told that I needed a shot of rhogram stat because of my negative blood type. When I asked they said the doctor should have ordered me the shot after I informed his nurse of my negative blood type. Anytime a RH- pregnant woman is bleeding this shot is mandatory. Awful!!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Key West FL – Aug 02, 2017
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Awesome experience! Appointment on time and great staff. Best Ob/gyn I've been to. He is very kind and made me feel comfortable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Gabriela Peterson in Fort Lauderdale fl – Apr 24, 2016
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After walking into the office, I was comforted by the warm and welcoming waiting room. Upon walking back, I was pleasantly surprised by the updated rooms. The nurse was excellent with switching all my records over and explaining what they had and didn't have from my previous doctor. Dr. Peterson him self, sat with my in his office, to discuss my pregnancy thus far and my options for after child birth. He is a very passionate about what he does and it shines through within the first five minutes.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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AB in Key West, FL – Apr 11, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe in providing the best possible medical care at the lowest cost possible and with the least amount of invasiveness that the technology available to me allows. My patients are an integral part of the decision making process of their conditions...read more
  • 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.

  • Ponce Health Sciences University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
  • Ponce Regional Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1985
  • University Of Puerto Rico

    Undergraduate School, 1981
  • University Of Puerto Rico / Medical Sciences Campus

    Undergraduate School, 1981
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Dr. Peterson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    George D Peterson MD PA5450 Macdonald Ave Ste 12 Key West, FL 33040
    1

    Practice

    Comunity Health of South Dade Inc.3831 Grand Ave Miami, FL 33133
    2
    Community Health of S FL Inc.14591 SW 120th St Miami, FL 33186
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Lower Keys Medical Center

      5900 College Rd
      Key West, FL 33040
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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