During Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Dr. Peters served in combat as a U.S. Navy corpsman with the 1st Marine Division & Fleet Hospital-5. He obtained a Biology, B.S. degree Magna Cum Laude from Old Dominion University while on active dury at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. After completing his military service, he attended medical school at SUNY Downstate - Brooklyn, N.Y. graduating with honors.
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Board Certified in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery whose areas of specialization include: Skin Cancer Removal & Reconstruction, Eyelid Surgery (Cosmetic & Reconstructive), Complex Nasal Reconstruction & Rhinoplasty, Facial Cosmetic Surgery & Rejuvenation, Botox & Facial Fillers, and Minimally Invasive (Balloon Sinuplasty) and Advanced Sinus Surgery.
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
B.S. degree Magna Cum Laude from Old Dominion University while on active duty at Portsmouth Naval Hospital.
INTERNSHIP/ RESIDENCY
Dr. Peters completed his Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery training at the University of Minnesota in 2001, where he subsequently was honored to attend the Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, completed in 2002. After board certifying in both specialties, Dr. Peters practiced in Chicago and Minneapolis, and has served Horry and surrounding counties since 2006. He is licensed in North & South Carolina.
MEDICAL SCHOOL
SUNY Downstate - Brooklyn, N.Y. , Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery (ENT) training at the University of Minnesota in 2001 and Facial Plastic & Reconstruction Surgery Fellowship (2002)
PERSONAL HISTORY
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife & kids, rescuing injured dogs with his wife, working on his race car & endurance road racing, music & singing, cooking/food & wine, and travelling when he can.
PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
Dr. Peter's philosophy of practice involves providing a comfortable, attentive, and informative environment that allows the patients to feel educated and involved in their own care. He not only has an interest in his specialty and continually expanding his expertise, but a genuine interest in each patient, individually.
