L. Elizabeth Peterson, MD

Elizabeth Peterson, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon, specializing in pediatric craniofacial problems. She has expertise in a wide range of reconstructive surgeries. Her clinical interest are congenital deformities, scars and injury prevention.

Away from work, she enjoys outdoor recreation, her dogs, traveling and reading.

The conditions Dr. Peterson treats includes, but is not limited to:

• Facial, abdominal, chest and back deformities from birth defects or after trauma or tumor surgery
• Congenital vascular anomalies
• Facial bone fractures, including orbital fractures

Languages: English, French, Indonesian

Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery - Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Professional School: Duke University - School of Medicine

Residency: University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; University of Colorado - General Surgery

Fellowship: Pediatric Plastic Surgery - Cleft Lip and Palate & Craniofacial Surgery (Norfolk, VA)

Medical Groups: Mary Bridge Children's, MultiCare, MultiCare Medical Associates

Medical Association Memberships:

• American College of Surgeons
• American Medical Association
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Washington State Medical Association

Practice Philosophy: I believe that my relationships with patients and their families present an opportunity to offer education about their medical conditions as well as empower them to make health care decisions. My goal is to achieve trust among everyone involved. This is essential to ensure that my patients feel supported and encouraged throughout treatment.

Special Interests:

Congenital deformities, injury prevention, scars.