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4.6 out of 5

494 Patient Ratings
99 Patient Comments

C. Matthew Peterson, M.D.

Chair, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Interim Division Chief, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Specialties

Languages

  • English
  • Japanese

Bio

Matthew Peterson, M.D., is a Reproductive Endocrinologist in the University of Utah Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Peterson received his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude from Brigham Young University in 1977 and his M.D. from the University of Utah in 1981. His residency training in obstetrics and gynecology was accomplished at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. He stayed on as a faculty member for two years and then completed a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of Miami in Florida. He joined the University of Utah in 1989 and serves as the John A. Dixon Presidential Professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

His clinical research interests include genetic associations and current treatment options in polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis and mullerian anomalies. He was the principal investigator for the NIH’s largest prospective evaluation of environmental chemical exposures and endometriosis, the ENDO study. In addition to the endocrine disruptors being identified, the ENDO study has also elucidated facts regarding the natural history, diagnosis and outcomes associated with endometriosis.

For over 20 years, Dr. Peterson has collaborated with researchers in the Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the development of novel drug delivery systems for the treatment of ovarian cancer. These activities are designed to improve the specificity of treatment and reduce nonspecific toxicity in order to increase response and survival in women facing this cancer. His expertise in these activities involves the design and testing of appropriate ovarian cancer models.

Clinically, Dr. Peterson has an active clinical practice in reproductive endocrinology and accepts new patients. He is the co-editor of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility: Integrating Modern Clinical and Laboratory Practice. As Practice Director of the in vitro fertilization program at the Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine, he is proud of the excellent patient satisfaction and success rates that significantly exceed national statistics.

He and his wife have five children. His family enjoys snow skiing, water skiing, and dirt bike riding.

Locations

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(801) 581-3834 Centerville Health Center
26 South Main Street
Centerville, UT 84014
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(801) 581-3834 Parkway Health Center
145 W University Parkway
Orem, UT 84058
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(801) 581-3834 South Jordan Health Center
5126 West Daybreak Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095
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(801) 581-3834 University Hospital
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Clinic 4
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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(801) 581-3834 Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine
675 Arapeen Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Obstetrics/Gynecology - Professor
Academic Divisions Reproductive Endocrinology

Patient Ratings

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

Likelihood of recommending doctor
4.7
My confidence in doctor
4.7
Time doctor spent with me
4.5
Doctor spoke using clear language
4.7
Doctor's effort to include me in decisions
4.6
Doctor's concern for questions & worries
4.7
Doctor's explanation of condition/problem
4.6
Wait time at clinic
4.0
Doctor's friendliness and courtesy
4.8

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

May 15, 2013

he spent time getting to know me and was very courteous and professional

May 13, 2013

He didn't answer questions I had and told me to talk to my other care provider.

April 22, 2013

such a good experience it was a complete difference from the other doctor I was seeing

April 22, 2013

The only thing that was a negative was the wait & I understand things come up.

April 19, 2013

I only put a 4 on #1 because I feel like that is appropriate and the best answer. He was very friendly but not gushing, it brought my emotionalness down to not have someone try to empathize. He is a specialist not a family doc. He was very courteous and very friendly but not overly so. I expected a professional and I got a professional. Very nice. I expect he can figure me out to some degree:)

April 15, 2013

Dr Peterson took the time to listen and to help me through something that was difficult. He is very caring and well educated. I already have told 3-4 people in St George to choose Dr Peterson.

April 08, 2013

Dr. Peterson did a great job of addressing the issue and helping us understand all of our options

April 08, 2013

Dr. Dorais is a pleasure to work with.

April 08, 2013

I have been VERY pleased with Dr. Peterson and the staff I have encountered. I could tell that Dr. Peterson was there every step of the way and I was more than just another number for him. Words can not express the calm that he was able to bring during a very stressful situation.

April 07, 2013

Dr. Johnstone is very friendly and professional and makes me feel at ease in discussing the issues and options and she does so in an easy-to-understand manner.

April 05, 2013

Dr. Petersen was excellent to work with. He communicated effectively in a caring manner and I felt that I could ask the questions I needed to in order to gain a full understanding of my options.

March 25, 2013

I love having Dr. Peterson as my doctor! He let me choose what path I wanted to take, and he fully supported me. I have full confidence in him and would recommend him to anyone. He has truly changed my families lives! We are grateful for him and his talents!

March 18, 2013

Very good dr. He explained everything, and the pros and cons so we could make an informed decision about our care.

March 11, 2013

Dr. Peterson is a compassionate, professional, doctor. You can tell he loves what he does, and really cares about his patients. I will forever be in gratitude.

March 08, 2013

Dr. Johnston, Dr. Hammoud, and Dr. Peterson have all taken time with me to explain treatment options etc. I am very appreciative for their efforts.

March 08, 2013

Dr. Peterson is such a phenomenal physician. I can tell he cares about me as a patient and the outcome. He has that perfect balance of truly knowing what he's doing medically and being human with his patients.

March 05, 2013

This dr explained things to me in a way ive never heard in a way that reallly changed my life for the better!!!

March 05, 2013

When he used words I didn't understand, I asked for clarification and it was given very clearly. Thanks!

March 04, 2013

We had a really good experience with Dr. Peterson. My husband and I both felt like we connected with him and that he joined with us to help us with our health concerns.

March 04, 2013

Felt a little rushed at times. I would have felt a little more confident if my medical records and test results were reviewed before I came in or even while I was there.

March 04, 2013

Dr Peterson is amazing

February 19, 2013

Very respectful and caring, very nice physician.

February 13, 2013

Dr. Peterson is the best!

February 12, 2013

I really like Dr Peterson's openness and the fact that he takes time to answer all our questions, and has a way of putting me at ease by explaining possible outcomes common with my problem.

February 04, 2013

I think Dr. Peterson is amazing Doctor!!!!

February 04, 2013

Dr. Peterson was amazing and really took the time to answer my questions. I was really impressed.

February 01, 2013

Dr. Peterson was fantastic!! Did throw alot of "lingo" around that we didn't understand, but did explain other things thoroughly.. i felt like we got all of our questions answered so that was nice

January 16, 2013

This experience has been a 180 from the service I got in Boise...I would always recommend your services!

January 14, 2013

Dr. Matthew Peterson exhibits fabulous bed-side manner. He was always willing to answer questions, gave us his personal cell phone number if we had follow up questions or concerns and never made us feel rushed. I would absolutely recommend him.

January 14, 2013

Very Good Experience

December 26, 2012

Dr. Peterson made us feel so much positivity about moving forward with our treatments. I've already recommended him to a friend of mine. We felt comfortable with him, and were so impressed with his confidence and knowledge. He was willing to answer all of our questions and gave us a lot of good information.

December 25, 2012

Dr. Peterson is great!

December 19, 2012

I love your entire team. Peterson is very quick but efficient. I trust you guys and have already put in recommendations for you to friends who may need IVF.

December 18, 2012

Again, my epxerience thus far has been incredible. I went to the appointment with no hope of getting pregnant and left with lots of hope for the egg donor program.

December 13, 2012

All of my questions (on my long list) were completely answered. I love this clinic! Thank you for all your care!! The pharmacy tech and myself were a little confused about the prescription description, because a part of it was from "auto fill" and the Dr. didn't get a chance / forgot to erase it. However, before I left with my prescription, I got the directions clarified with the pharmacist.

December 12, 2012

I felt so confident, I read and research about Dr. Peterson before my visit and when I meet him I felt even more confident about what to expect from him. He made me feel better about my tratment and filled my doubts with knoledge and peace. Now I know im in great hands!!! thank you so much

December 11, 2012

We respect and appreciate Dr Peterson so much and we know we are in great hands. Thank you for all you do! We can't imagine going to anyone else!

December 10, 2012

I like Dr Petersen's friendliness and that he uses regular English to explain things, but the appointment felt rushed and I didn't get to ask any of my questions. He also told me how to proceed rather than offering me options and letting me make my own choice. I would have liked more time to go through the different procedures he suggested and discuss their purpose and if they were really necessary.

December 10, 2012

Dr. Peterson is absolutely wonderful. He is genuinely concerned about how I'm doing, and communicates great with my husband as well to keep him in the loop. I feel confident in the best possible outcome by having Dr. Peterson as my physician.

December 05, 2012

We have always been appreciative of the staff at the UofU Reproductive Medicine office. We trust their knowledge and are happy they are staying in front of the technology curve regarding our particular medical treatments.

December 04, 2012

I'm SO happy Dr. Peterson has been able to help me have two pregnancies. He has a great personality and is awesome to work with.

December 03, 2012

I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Peterson. I was very impressed and feel completely comfortable with him. I wouldn't want anyone else now. :)

November 26, 2012

Care provider didn't agree with our decisions about treatment and seemed very irritated that we didn't agree.

November 19, 2012

Dr Petersen was absolutely wonderful. He explained everything well and made sure I understood my treatment. I was referred to him because of my problems getting pregnant. He made me feel at ease about my problem. I so appreciate that!!! I left his office feeling so much better about my situation.

November 12, 2012

I would definitely recommend this team of doctors!

November 06, 2012

Dr Peterson is a great doctor I will be recommending him to others

November 05, 2012

I am grateful to have Dr. Peterson as my doctor. He is very friendly, caring and knowledgeable. He always greets me with a genuine smile and asks how I am doing.

November 05, 2012

I felt very comfortable and the people involved in my care made sure I knew what was happening.

October 30, 2012

Dr. Peterson is an excellent physician, who has been my doctor for over 20 years.

October 17, 2012

Dr. Peterson is obviously very confident in his work and goes out of his way for his patients. I am so impressed by his skills as well as his overall friendliness. At this particular appointment I was grateful for the kind words he gave me and his eagerness to help me with the IVF process again next year. Dr. Peterson should recognized for going above and beyond for me and my family. I am sending a letter in separate from this survey with specifics to my care that detail his amazing work.

October 16, 2012

Dr. Peterson was wonderful to us and made us feel like we were talking to an old friend. He has been highly recommended to us by our friends and family members that have also worked with him. We are very excited to work with him in the future.

October 11, 2012

Dr. Matt Peterson is absolutely the best. He is thoughtful, informative, and optimistic. I appreciate that he takes the time to explain the options, as well as get mine and my husband's opinions on what we would prefer to do in the medical plan. He is the complete physician!

October 08, 2012

dr. peterson is the best!

October 08, 2012

Dr. Peterson was extremely patient with us. He was very clear in his explanations, which made our decision easier to make. For such an emotional process, Dr. Peterson really put me at ease. I was his focus in all aspects.

October 08, 2012

We really like Dr. Peterson! He has been very friendly and personable with us!

September 24, 2012

Felt very comfortable with nurse and Doctor.

September 17, 2012

Feel that it was a little rushed and the results of the ultrasound weren't explained until I asked as he was walking out the door.

September 11, 2012

We were very grateful to have Dr. Peterson work with us on the day of our appointment. We had MANY questions for him. He patiently answered all of them and helped us to think through the decisions we needed to make.

September 10, 2012

Dr. Peterson is great!

September 10, 2012

The doctor was also very friendly and helpful!

September 04, 2012

Dr. Peterson is the first Dr that has given me the time of day! He answered all of our questions and helped us to make the right decision for us! He was amazing and VERY friendly! I had to see him at the facility in Provo and he was running late so he called the MA and had her bring me the phone so that he could talk to me while he tried to get there! Very nice and professional!

September 03, 2012

I LOVE my new doctor! He is very nice and wants you to understand what it is you are going through! He was very helpful in explaining my medications and asked what medications I wanted because there were 2 I could use. He let me know the pros and cons of both and i felt like I could make a very informed decision because of his willingness to help me.

September 03, 2012

One of the best doctors Ive been to. Comprehensive, will listen to any concerns you have and address them....not dismiss them. I felt I had complete care, answers, and treatment of the problem I went to him for and sadly that seems rare to find!

August 30, 2012

It was a great visit because it was my 6 .week ultra sound and I am pregnant ! Thankful to Dr Peterson and all the nursing staff at UCRM

August 07, 2012

I would definitely recommend Dr. Peterson to friends and family.

July 23, 2012

I love these questions, I wish more medical offices / providers were held to such questions. Having said that, I really appreciated the personable way he discussed (and listened!) my situation. I also felt it was a more of a team plan with me included, wh

July 16, 2012

Very good

July 13, 2012

Dr. Petersen was amazing! My husband and I both left the appointment feeling more positive and encouraged than we ever expected. Dr. Petersen was extremely knowledgeable and made my husband and me feel very comfortable. We both felt like he's the first

July 09, 2012

I think Dr. Peterson is wonderful.

July 02, 2012

Again, since I changed to Dr. Petersen, care has been very good.

July 02, 2012

I have referred many friends to Dr Peterson he is amazing and has a gift.

June 26, 2012

I felt that Dr. Petersen instructed me to call and schedule an IUI without asking if that was what we wanted to do next, because it may be the next step that makes sense to do. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, however I felt pressured to try and understand all the instructions before I left, instead of taking the time to discuss the decision of an IUI. Make sense? We went through with the IUI, and for the most part I'm glad we did. We'll see if it yields the results we're hoping for :).

June 19, 2012

He is right to the point. We love that he doesn't make us jump through hoops to get what we want!

June 12, 2012

We have been seeing Dr Petersen for about 8 yrs. We love him and the staff and would recommend him to anyone!

June 11, 2012

I was very impressed by and appreciative of the time Dr. Peterson spent with me. He thoroughly addressed and answered all of my questions and concerns. He did not make me feel rushed; I felt like I had his focus and attention during my appointment. He helped me to feel good about the visit and my plan of care. I felt that he truly cared about my concerns and took a proactive approach to solving them. I was very pleased with my visit to this clinic and would recommend Dr. Peterson to friends and family. I am glad I made this appointment.

June 04, 2012

I felt my questions were answered, even those I didn't voice, and I felt prepared for my surgery.

May 03, 2012

I didn't really feel like I knew what was going on or that things were being explained to me. What info I got came from listening to him explain things to the intern and other Dr. That being said, I still feel he is a very competent Dr. It just seemed like he was perhaps distracted by the business and training side of things that were going on.

May 03, 2012

Confusion about medication once I am pregnant. Dr. Peterson and or the PA told us we would be taking a progesterone pill once we became pregnant and a nurse on our last visit ran through meds and said no you will keep doing shots. So we are just waiting for clarification when that time comes. But there does seem to be some confusion there.

May 02, 2012

The exam was very efficient and quick, only I didn't know about needing a prescription medication until the nurse called later in the day.

April 14, 2012

Because the Dr had a flat tire, he was late, and it felt like he was speaking quickly to get caught up. But he was still very willing to answer any questions and still gave me all the info I needed.

March 16, 2012

couldn't be better

March 15, 2012

Dr. Peterson is amazing. Has ALWAYS been so good and kind with his time and efforts. Will continue to see him and refer everyone to him as well!!!

March 14, 2012

I appreciate that Dr. Peterson will take the time to answer questions and help me out in anyway. I appreciate the time he takes with me with as busy as he is.

March 14, 2012

Love, Love, Love, Dr. Petersen have already recommended him to other in the past!

March 08, 2012

Dr. Peterson and Gail have been amazing throughout this whole cycle. They genuinely care about the families they take care of. This has been an amazing experience! UCRM and the people there are exceptional and it will always hold a special place in my heart.

March 07, 2012

Your services are very professional but I felt a little like a number rather than a person on the phone and at the clinic.

March 07, 2012

I wish he had written down what was wrong with me.

March 01, 2012

Dr. Peterson is excellent!

February 29, 2012

Fine...

February 25, 2012

I like to ask questions and be informed about why I am doing a procedure etc. Dr Peterson was very good at talking through my concerns. I liked that he sent me relevant articles relating to my condition so I could be up-to-date at a previous appointment.

February 20, 2012

He's great at explaining things and telling me the next step.

February 20, 2012

I've been seeing Dr. Peterson for the last couple visits and he is pretty awesome.

February 11, 2012

I was not informed or included in the plan moving forward. I was told what medication to take, and it was costly. I found out after the fact that there would be many more follow up visits than had been anticipated. I also found out by the receptionist that they would not be able to bill my insurance. I was not aware of this going into this particular cycle. My husband and I had agreed that we would not pour much more money into infertility. He had only allowed me to move forward with the cycle because the femara was inexpensive and our insurance covered the ultrasound. The cycle ended up costing $800 more than anticipated. We would have chosen to not move forward if we had been given more information.

February 08, 2012

I feel like my doctor does a good job of addressing my concerns however I feel like it would be helpful if he told me the reasons he is not doing certain things. At the beginning of my fertility treatment he gave me a little dichotomous key of what tests were getting ran and what conditions each would imply...as we have proceeded I feel like I know less and less which is going on and which path we are on. This could be because I am not good at keeping track of my questions or not asking the right ones. Sometimes I feel like I getting placed into a certain track but I do not know why we have eliminated other options. For example My doctor wanted me to go right into IVF without trying higher does of fertility medication or other pathways friends of mine had tried and I was unable to explain to family why we were jumping right into IVF.

February 08, 2012

I was really impressed with Dr. Peterson and the amount of time he spent with us.

February 01, 2012

Dr. Peterson is very kind and respectful; easy to talk to.

January 11, 2012

My doctor always listens to all of my concerns and always takes the time to answer any questions that come up. I never feel like he's rushing or doesn't have time for me.

January 07, 2012

Just had a confusion following the appointment about prescription to be used that I thought I understood during the appointment but seemed to be different after I left.

January 06, 2012

I love having Dr. Peterson as my doctor. He is wonderful!