She is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology, and her particular interests include transesophageal and fetal echocardiography to diagnose and treat congenital heart disease, education of pediatric residents, and diagnosis and treatment of lipid disorders in children and adolescents. Dr. Peterson attended medical school at University of Wisconsin and completed her pediatric residency at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. She completed her pediatric cardiology fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia prior to joining the staff at AFCH.