Jon Peterson, DPM (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine), joins Lakewood Health System’s specialty medical staff.
Originally from Grand Forks, ND, Dr. Peterson received his undergraduate degree from Concordia College in Moorhead and his medical degree from Des Moines University – College of Podiatry. He completed his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Dr. Peterson is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
As a podiatrist, Dr. Peterson specializes areas of the foot and ankle. He enjoys helping diabetic patients navigate living well with diabetes as it relates to their feet.
“Lakewood Health System has a very good reputation from what I have heard,” said Dr. Peterson. “I have enjoyed meeting administrators and staff. I am excited to join Lakewood and work with you and carry on the tradition of exceptional patient care.”
Dr. Peterson has been married to his wife, Natalie, for 35 years, and they have three adult children: Leah and her husband, Matt; Landon and his wife, Bailey; and Preston. In his spare time, Dr. Peterson enjoys doing home and yard projects, learning about history and ancestry, and traveling with his wife. He also has a special interest in dogs and birds.
Dr. Peterson will start seeing patients in our Staples clinic on July 7th. He will also see patients at our Browerville clinic on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. To schedule an appointment with him, call 218-894-1515.