Kyle Peterson, M.D.

Dr. Kyle Peterson specializes in comprehensive care of all aspects of the foot and ankle, including: sports-related injuries, trauma/fractures, arthroscopic ankle surgery, achilles injuries, total ankle replacement, bunions, hammertoes, heel pain, flatfeet and pediatric care. He also provides treatment for diabetes-related foot and ankle complications and wound care.

Dr. Peterson has been a member of Suburban Orthopaedics since 2014. Prior to joining Suburban Orthopaedics, Dr. Peterson received advanced orthopedic fellowship training from the acclaimed Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center in Columbus, Ohio. During his fellowship year, Dr. Peterson received extensive hands-on training from multiple orthopedic and podiatric surgeons.

Prior to fellowship, Dr. Peterson completed a three-year podiatric surgical residency at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh. During his final year of residency, Dr. Peterson served as Chief Resident. He received his medical education from Des Moines University’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Peterson grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and received his B.S. in Biology from South Dakota State University.

Dr. Peterson is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and is board-certified in foot and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS).

Dr. Peterson has been very active in research throughout his training, including the completion of a sub-specialized research fellowship at the Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center. He has numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, has authored many foot and ankle textbook chapters, and has won research awards at both state and national levels for his work. He is an active member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, where he has served on peer-appointed committees since 2010. He is also a peer reviewer for the surgical journals, Foot and Ankle Specialist and Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

Dr. Peterson is a devoted patient advocate who focuses on advancing patient care through research and education. In his free time, Dr. Peterson enjoys golfing, running, traveling, and spending time with his wife and children.

To learn more about Dr. Peterson and the procedures he performs on the foot and ankle, please visit his personal website at www.chicagofootandanklesurgeon.com