About
Dr. Jacob Peterson grew up in Atkinson, Nebraska and earned his undergraduate degree in Biology-Health Professions with a concentration in Neuroscience from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. Before medical school, he conducted research in immunology and immune neurobiology at the University of Nebraska Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He then completed his medical degree at UNMC and finished residency in 2018 through UNMC's Primary Care Program, a dual training track in internal medicine and family medicine.
Dr. Peterson holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He is also certified by Sonex Health for the UltraGuideCTR device, a minimally invasive ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release technique that typically allows patients to return to normal activity within two days. His clinical interests span preventive medicine, weight management, longevity, musculoskeletal procedures, and hormone therapy. He individualizes every diagnostic and treatment plan around each patient's physiology, cultural background, and personal values. Dr. Peterson married his high school sweetheart, Dr. Danika Peterson, and together they have four children: Adeline, Leon, Emmelyn, and Oliver. Outside the clinic he enjoys woodworking, house renovation, hunting, fishing, and cooking for family and friends.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Northwestern College, Orange City, IA — Biology-Health Professions, concentration in Neuroscience
Medical School
University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
Residency
Primary Care Program (dual Internal Medicine and Family Medicine), University of Nebraska Medical Center — completed 2018
Additional Training
Research in immunology and immune neurobiology at University of Nebraska Lincoln and University of Nebraska Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Peterson right for?
Dr. Peterson serves patients from newborns through seniors, making him a practical choice for households that want one trusted physician for the whole family. Adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or osteoporosis benefit from his preventive and whole-person approach. Patients dealing with chronic pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, or Dupuytren's contracture can access in-office procedures without a specialist referral. Those seeking weight loss support will find a board-certified obesity medicine program built around their individual physiology, not a generic protocol. Patients who want direct access to their physician and transparent, affordable pricing fit particularly well at this practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Peterson treats a broad range of conditions across all ages. His clinical focus includes obesity, chronic pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren's contracture, hormone insufficiency, menopause, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and osteoporosis. He also manages skin conditions such as acne, hair loss, actinic keratosis, and skin cancers, and he treats mental health concerns including anxiety and depression.
Yes. Dr. Peterson holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He is also certified by Sonex Health for the UltraGuideCTR minimally invasive carpal tunnel release device.
Dr. Peterson earned his medical degree at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He completed residency in 2018 through UNMC's Primary Care Program, a dual training curriculum covering both internal medicine and family medicine. Before medical school, he conducted research in immunology and immune neurobiology at the University of Nebraska Lincoln and UNMC.
Dr. Peterson performs an extensive range of in-office procedures. These include ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release, musculoskeletal and joint injections, PRP and PRF injections, prolotherapy, trigger point injections, wet needling, skin biopsies, cryotherapy, laceration repair, scar revision, microneedling, BioTE hormone pellet therapy, vasectomy, IUD and Nexplanon removal, toenail removal, newborn circumcision, newborn frenectomy, and aponeurotomy for Dupuytren's contracture.
Dr. Peterson uses an ultrasound-guided minimally invasive technique with the Sonex Health UltraGuideCTR device. This approach typically allows patients to recover in about two days, far faster than traditional open surgery. He holds specific certification for this procedure.
Dr. Peterson pursues non-opiate forms of pain treatment. He does not prescribe narcotics, benzodiazepines, or most other controlled substances. He may prescribe certain controlled substances approved for weight loss in appropriate candidates.
Dr. Peterson runs a personalized, evidence-based obesity medicine program grounded in his board certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He evaluates each patient's individual physiology, hormonal status, metabolism, and lifestyle before building a custom plan. He does not use a one-size-fits-all approach.
Dr. Peterson offers BioTE bioidentical hormone pellet therapy for patients experiencing hormone insufficiency. The pellets release hormones steadily over three to six months. He treats both men and women experiencing symptoms related to hormonal decline, including menopause and age-related testosterone changes.
Dr. Peterson uses dermoscopy, an advanced non-invasive imaging technique, for skin cancer surveillance. Dermoscopy improves melanoma diagnostic accuracy from 74 percent to 90 percent. He also performs skin biopsies and cryotherapy in the office for certain skin conditions and cancers.
Dr. Peterson builds every diagnostic and treatment plan around the individual patient. He weighs each person's physiology, cultural background, social circumstances, economic situation, and spiritual values. His preventive focus aims to reduce the long-term need for medications, hospitalizations, and surgeries.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026