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Emily Peterson, MD

About Me

About Me

A graduate of Cornell University, Dr. Peterson earned her medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine, where she was awarded the Donald R. Cooper, MD Award for Excellence in Surgery. Her residencies included general surgery and plastic & reconstructive surgery at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown.

Board-certified in plastic surgery, Dr. Peterson is a member of several professional medical associations, including the American Medical Association, American Board of Plastic Surgery, and the Association of Women Surgeons. Dr. Peterson has also authored and co-authored several articles for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the journal for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Peterson is also a clinical assistant professor of plastic surgery at the Penn State Hershey Medical School and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA.

Female

English

Credentials

Credentials

Medical Education
Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Internship/Residency
Lehigh Valley Health Network - Allentown, PA

Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery

Insurance

Insurance

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Advantra
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania CHC
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Northeast
  • AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care
  • Capital Blue Cross (including Senior Blue, Keystone Health Plan Central, Health One and Blue CHIP)
  • Cigna (accepted system-wide, except by CEMA, the Emergency Department provider group)
  • Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (psychiatry)
  • Gateway Health Plan (Medical Assistance Product)
  • Geisinger Health Plan/Geisinger Gold/GHP Family
  • Government: CHAMPUS, Tricare/Black Lung Benefits Act
  • HealthAmerica/HealthAssurance/First Health
  • Highmark/ PA Blue Shield
  • Medical Assistance
  • Medicare/Medicare Railroad
  • PA Health and Wellness
  • Preferred Health Services
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • United Behavioral Health (psychiatry)
  • United Healthcare/United Healthcare Student Resources
  • UPMC Health Plan/UPMC For Life/UPMC For You
Reviews

Reviews

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    August 27, 2024

    Dr. Peterson is a wonderful dr

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    March 27, 2024

    Dr. Peterson is a treasure to have in Centre County! She is very thorough and knowledgable!

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    February 12, 2024

    Always a pleasant experience.