Joseph Philip Peter, M.D.
Medical Doctor, Board Certified in Pediatrics
Naples, FL 34119
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EDUCATION
Adolescent Medicine Fellowship July 1996 – Jan 1997
Children’s Hospital Medical Center (Cincinnati, OH)
Pediatric Residency July 1994 – June 1996
Tod Children’s Hospital (Youngstown, OH)
Diploma of Child Health Oct 1987 – Oct 1989
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (Glasgow, UK)
Medical Clerkship June 1978 – June 1980
University of Madras (Chennai, India)
Bachelor’s in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) Aug 1972 – June 1978
Madras Medical College (Chennai, India)
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Consultant and Supervising Pediatrician Jan 2024 – Present
Christopher MD and Associates (Crestview, FL)
Pediatrician Nov 2021 – May 2023
Healthcare Network (Naples, FL)
Pediatrician Jan 2020 – Sept 2021
Golisano Pediatric Urgent Care (Naples, FL)
Pediatrician Jan 2018 – Dec 2019
Val Verde Regional Medical Center (Del Rio, TX)
Pediatrician Sep 2016 – Nov 2017
Franklin Primary Health Center (Mobile, AL)
Pediatrician Nov 1998 – Apr 2016
Crestview Pediatrics and Adolescent Center (Crestview, FL)
Medical Director Jan 2005 – June 2015
Caring Hearts – Pediatric Extended Care (Crestview, FL)
Pediatric Consultant Jan 2002 – June 2015
Sacred Heart Health System (Pensacola and Destin, FL)
Pediatrician – Courtesy Nov 1998 – June 2015
Twin Cities Hospital (Niceville, FL)
Pediatric Resident Supervisor – Director of Rural Training Nov 2011 – June 2014
Sacred Heart Health System (Crestview, FL)
Pediatric Attending May 1997 – Aug 1998
Allegheny University Medical Practice (Pittsburgh, PA)
Clinical Assistant Professor May 1997 – Aug 1998
University of Pittsburgh – Dept of Pediatrics (Pittsburgh, PA)
Medical Officer – Pediatric Urgent Care Oct 1996 – Apr 1997
AM Care (Cincinnati, OH)
General Practitioner Oct 1996 – Apr 1997
Job Corp (Cincinnati, OH)
Pediatric Resident July 1994 – June 1996
Tod Children’s Hospital (Youngstown, OH)
Pediatrician in Charge July 1987 – Nov 1992
Royal Hospital – Ministry of Health (Muscat, Oman)
Pediatrician in Charge Aug 1985 – Sept 1987
Tata Tea Estate General Hospital (Munnar, India)
Medical Officer of General Medicine and Pediatrics July 1984 – July 1985
Bangalore Baptist Hospital (Bangalore, India)
General Medical Officer Aug 1982 – June 1983
Chanini Clinic (Madras, India)
Zambian Flying Doctors Service Aug 1980 – May 1982
Zambian Airways/Zambia Sugars (Zambia, Africa)
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Clinical Preceptor for Medical Students July 2005 – July 2015
Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL)
Associate Professor in General Pediatrics.
Adjunct Instructor for ARNP Program Feb 2004 – July 2015
College of Nursing – University of South Alabama (Mobile, AL)
Associate Professor in General Pediatrics.
Director of Pediatric Rural Training Program July 2011 – June 2014
Sacred Heart Health Systems (Crestview, FL)
Supervisor for pediatric residents on site.
Clinical Associate Professor July 2001 – July 2009
Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL)
Associate Professor in General Pediatrics.
Clinical Preceptor for Medical Students July 2001 – June 2009
University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
Associate Professor in General Pediatrics.
MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Pediatrics (1996 – Present)
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (1997 – Present)
AWARDS
Key to the City for Outstanding Community Service in Crestview, FL (July 2015)
Distinguished Service Award for Community Service in Crestview, FL (Aug 2012)
Martin Luther King Award Nominee by Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL (Jan 2011) Distinguished Pediatric Hero, Champion of Children Award in Washington, DC (Oct 2009) Governor’s Proclamation for Exceptional Community Service “Dr. Joseph Peter Day” (Dec 6, 2009) Junior Resident Teaching Award at Tod Children’s Hospital in Youngstown, OH (June 1995)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
No Child without Health Care Fair Sep 2008 – Current
Volunteer Physician (Crestview, FL)
Local community clinic that provides free medical care to the uninsured.
Belize Medical Mission July 2009 – Current
Cofounder and Volunteer Physician with Operation Medical Care. (Belize City, Belize)
Medical mission team that provides free medical care to the villages near Belize City.
Migrant Medical Clinic Jan 1999 – June 2007
Cofounder and Volunteer Physician (Crestview, FL)
Local community clinic that provides free medical care to the uninsured.
Asthma and Allergy Clinic Feb 2002
Cofounder and Volunteer Physician (Crestview, FL)
Local community clinic that provided free asthma and allergy screenings.
PUBLICATIONS
-Peter, J., Morton, A. (April 2015). Snakebites: 2 Cases of Suspected Crotaline Envenomation. https://www.consultant360.com/articles/snakebites-2-cases-suspected-crotaline-envenomation.
-Peter, J., Philip, A., Swan, K.. (2014, January 28). An Infant with Furuncular Myiasis: Human Botfly Infestation. Consultant for Pediatricians. http://www.pediatricsconsultant360.com/article/infant- furuncular-myiasis-human-botfly-infestation.
-Peter, J., Philip, A., Alaniz, D.. (May 2013). 10 year old with rash on trunk and anterior neck. Infectious Diseases in Children. http://www.healio.com/pediatrics/dermatology/news/online/% 7B797c59e2-680f- 440b-8841-ded75118eb25%7D/a-10-year-old-with-rash-on-trunk-and-anterior-neck.
-Taylor, Peter, J. (September 2013). Becker Muscular Dystrophy: Diagnosis and Lifelong Management. Consultant for Pediatricians. https://www.consultant360.com/articles/becker-muscular-dystrophy- diagnosis-and-lifelong-management
-Peter, J., Swan, K. (March 2013) A 4-month old with rash on torso. Infectious Diseases in Children. https://www.healio.com/pediatrics/news/print/infectious-diseases-in-children/%7B17d849e7-1ac4-4d07- b6b8-94f0bbb84651%7D/a-4-month-old-with-rash-on-torso.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Golf, gardening, playing the drums, travelling, watching cricket games, community service.
REFERENCES
Rex Northup, M.D.
Paul Barroco, M.D.
Emad Salman M.D.
Pediatric Intensivist
Director of Medical Education
Regional Medical Director
Sacred Heart Health System
Sacred Heart Health System
Lee Health
Pensacola, FL
Pensacola, FL
Fort Myers, FL
Christopher Indumathi MD
Christopher and Associates
Crestview, FL
Maryln Christian MD
Healthcare Network
Naples, FL
Anzalone Salvatore MD
Healthcare Network
Naples, FL
Joseph Seifker, M.D. Otolaryngologist
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center Fort Walton Beach, FL