Dr. MICHELE PETERSON, MD | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Pediatrics
About
Dr. Michele L. Peterson, MD, is the founder and lead physician of Complex Care Pediatrics, a Direct Primary Care practice in Woodbury, Minnesota. She earned her MD from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1997 and completed a pediatrics residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, where she also served as Chief Resident. With more than 25 years of experience caring for children, Dr. Peterson built Complex Care Pediatrics to provide personalized, relationship‑focused care for children with complex medical needs, and later expanded the practice to serve all pediatric patients. Her DPC model emphasizes direct communication, same‑day access, and a partnership with families to manage health proactively.
Dr. Peterson believes that every child deserves individualized attention without the barriers of insurance paperwork. She integrates home visits, telehealth, and coordinated care plans to ensure continuity and comprehensive support from infancy through adolescence. Her commitment to community health is reflected in her involvement with local pediatric initiatives and her dedication to educating families about preventive care and chronic disease management.
Education
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (1997)
Residency: Pediatrics - Hennepin County Medical Center (Minneapolis MN)
- Residency Pediatrics - Hennepin County Medical Center (Minneapolis MN)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Specialty: Pediatrics
Years in Practice: 25+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1053354480 Active
Primary License: Minnesota (MN) - 41324