John Peters, MD, FAAD

Dr. John Peters is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon. His primary focuses are skin cancer and reconstructive surgery, medical dermatology, and laser medicine. A native of Clarks Summit, PA, Dr. Peters earned his Doctorate in Medicine (M.D.) from Jefferson Medical College where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society. Upon graduation, Dr. Peters entered active duty in the United States Navy. He completed an internship in internal medicine at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center before reporting to Naval Air Station Pensacola where Dr. Peters then returned to postgraduate training and completed a residency in dermatology at Naval Medical Center San Diego where he served as Chief Resident. Following graduation, he was assigned to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth where he served as Chairman of the Department of Dermatology and Assistant Professor of Dermatology through the F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine at Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. He separated from the Navy in 2023 after 13 years of military service with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He then completed a prestigious one-year fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cosmetic & Laser Dermatologic Surgery at SkinCare Physicians in Boston, MA where he was mentored by world-renowned faculty with appointments at Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, and Brown Medical Schools. Dr. Peters has been a speaker at national and international meetings and the author of over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters.

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“As a Mohs surgeon and dermatologist, I am most grateful for the opportunity to positively impact lives. Every procedure is a reminder of the trust placed in me—a responsibility I approach with humility and dedication. My joy comes from connecting with patients and helping to restore hope, confidence, and a sense of self as we work together to nurture their skin’s health.”

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His hobbies include all sports, scuba diving, weight training, hiking, skiing (both water and snow), and spending time with his wife, Samantha, son, Charles, and daughter, Ellie Mae.
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