Dr. Katherine Lynn. Peterson MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1201 S MILLER ST WENATCHEE WA, 98801About
Dr. Katherine Peterson is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Peterson specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Peterson can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Peterson can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
University of Washington School of Medicine 2012
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineDr. Katherine Lynn. Peterson MD's Practice location
Dr. Katherine Lynn. Peterson MD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Coping with the Psychological and Social Impact of Infertility
The term infertility refers to a woman being unable to conceive or become pregnant after one year of unprotected, regular sexual intercourse. The clinical definition of regular intercourse is considered to be 2 to 3 days a week. Infertility can be considered as either primary infertility, which is...
- Fibroids: How Can a Hysterectomy Help Me?
Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that entails removal of the uterus or womb. Most women choose hysterectomy to completely resolve their fibroid-related symptoms. This treatment stops menstrual bleeding, relieves pelvic pressure, suppresses the frequency of urination, and prevents the growth of...
- What is Candidal Vaginitis?
Candidal vaginitis is an infection of the vagina. C. albicans is the major cause; however, yeast and Candida sp are also responsible for this infection. Women account for 15 – 20%, while expectant mothers account for 20 - 40% of candida vaginitis. Candida vaginitis infection risk factors...
- Possible Causes of Infertility
It almost doesn't make evolutionary sense that a woman's body should have such a difficult time getting and staying pregnant. From the purely evolutionary standpoint, you would actually think the opposite: that a woman's body would make it very simple to get pregnant and to help the baby to safely...
- Ovarian Cancer: Is it Asymptomatic in the Early Stages?
Only three percent of women in the world who are diagnosed with some form of cancer have ovarian cancer. This type of cancer has the highest percentage of deaths in the female population. Every cancer starts when the growth of cells becomes abnormal and out of control. Ovarian cancer begins in the...
- Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Preventing Women from Getting Mammograms?
According to a new study, the sudden drop in the rate of mammograms taken by women is due to the fear of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Up to the year 2000, many women used to take up mammography, once every two years, as a screening method for breast cancer. By the year 2005, researchers...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Matthew L Sublette MD820 N Chelan Ave Wenatchee WA 98801
- Dr. Dennis D Utley MD820 N Chelan Ave Wenatchee WA 98801
- Dr. Renee Woods Harrison MD1325 Princeton Ave N Wenatchee WA 98801
- Dr. Jordana Michelle Kincey M.D.820 N CHELAN AVE WENATCHEE WA 98801
- Dr. Bridget E Kamen M.D820 N CHELAN AVE WENATCHEE WA 98801
- Dr. Rodney N. Wells M.D.820 N Chelan Ave Wenatchee WA 98801