Overview
Megan Peters, MD, specializes in caring for sick or injured children who need sedation for minor medical procedures such as biopsies or spinal taps. She also serves as the director of the Diagnostic and Therapy Center.With a great love for treating children, Dr. Peters works to keep her young patients comfortable, calm and safe. She creates personalized sedation plans and often collaborates with nurses and child life specialists to help children cope with any anxiety they might experience.Dr. Peters’ clinical interests include safe and effective natural airway sedation. This means that children are sedate and calm without the aid of a breathing tube. She also has expertise in sedating children for MRI scans and minimally invasive surgeries.In addition to patient care, Dr. Peters serves as an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Division of Critical Care. She researches ways to ensure that health systems are safe, efficient and patient-centered.During her free time, Dr. Peters enjoys baking, jogging and outdoor activities with family.My job is to keep children safe, calm and comfortable during their procedures.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Myringotomy.
Dr. Peters is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Peters is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1675 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Peters has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Megan E. Peters
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Megan E. Peters?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Megan E. Peters by calling their office at 608-262-4402. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Megan E. Peters a top-rated expert for Cerebral Hypoxia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Megan E. Peters is classified as an Experienced expert for Cerebral Hypoxia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Megan E. Peters specialize in?
While Dr. Megan E. Peters is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Cerebral Hypoxia, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), and Myringotomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Megan E. Peters participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Megan E. Peters has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cerebral Hypoxia. You can view a list of Dr. Megan E. Peters's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Megan E. Peters accept my insurance?
Dr. Megan E. Peters accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Aspirus Arise Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-262-4402 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Peters isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- MyringotomyDr. Peters isExperienced. Learn about Myringotomy.
- Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)Dr. Peters isExperienced. Learn about Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).