Jeff R. Peterson, MD

Patient Rating:

(4.88)*

Dr. Peterson enjoys long-term relationships with his patients. He embraces a holistic approach to the treatment of rheumatic conditions including dietary, environmental, and lifestyle modifications alongside the latest and most effective therapeutic products. He works closely with primary care physicians and naturopathic physicians in this goal.

Dr. Peterson has particular interests in inflammatory arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis, and gout and is a regional expert in treating gout. In addition, he is a national expert in gout lecturing throughout the country.

As the director of the Northwest Rheumatism Society, Dr. Peterson educates other rheumatologists in the latest treatments for rheumatic disease. As the long-standing president of the Washington Rheumatology Alliance, he advocates for patient access to medications with both government and insurance companies and works tirelessly in this effort. He directs our Bothell Rheumatology clinical research department and is the principal investigator on numerous research studies.

His personal interests include woodworking, gardening, wine and cider making. He has a 10,000 tree apple orchard in Bellingham and has produced award-winning hard cider since 2017.

Specialties:

Rheumatology

Board-Certified:

American Board of Internal Medicine in sub-specialty of Rheumatology

Medical School:

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Residency:

Internal Medicine Spokane, Spokane, WA

Fellowships:

American College of Rheumatology, Fellow, Washington State Medical Association, Arthritis Foundation (WA Chapter), Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, UW School of Medicine

Practice Status:

Active—Accepting New Patients

We accept most insurance plans.

*WWMG Patient Satisfaction Survey 2023-2024 willingness to recommend average score.