Andrew C. Peterson, MD

My Locations

Duke Urology Clinic - Clinic 1G

40 Duke Medicine Cir
Clinic 1G

Durham, NC 27710-4000

Office: 919-684-2446 Get Directions

About Me

I’m a reconstructive urologic surgeon who also cares for cancer survivors. Cancer survivorship care focuses on providing patients and families relief from the symptoms, pain and distress that may develop after and during cancer therapy. I find it gratifying to help a patient that has a significant problem and increase their quality of life. I decided I wanted to go into medicine while in high school after feeling a sense of duty to serve those around me; this was the same calling that drew me to service in the military for 23 years. I came to Duke after my active duty service in the Army was completed in 2010 and since then, my family has really become a “Duke family.” We regularly attend Duke Football games and other sporting and social events. My wife also works here, my kids have expressed interest in attending college here and we all regularly wear the Duke blue colors on weekends.

School of Medicine Departments and Divisions

Surgery
- Urology

Current Appointments and Affiliations

Professor of Urology, Urology 2016

Languages

English

Areas of Expertise

Cancer Survivorship Services
Male Incontinence
Reconstructive Urology
Urethral Stricture
Urinary Diversion

Training

Board Certifications

American Board of Urology, Urology

American Board of Urology, Female Pelvic Med-Recons Surg

Residency

Urology, Madigan Army Medical Center (Washington), 2002

Education

MD, Dartmouth Medical School (New Hampshire), 1995

Fellowship

Reconstructive Urology, Female Urology, and Urodynamics, Duke University Medical Center, 2003

Clinical Focus and Research

My Research Interests

My research focuses on problems within reconstructive urology and genitourinary cancer survivorship. I am particularly interested in increasing quality of life of patients who have survived various types of cancers that may cause problems with their urinary tract such as colorectal cancer, gynecologic cancer, prostate cancer and other types of malignancies. I recently was awarded a Movember Foundation grant for the development of cancer survivorship care plans for men surviving after definitive treatment for prostate cancer. I collaborate closely with other researchers from different departments including the colorectal surgery service at Duke, radiation oncology, plastic surgery and medical oncology. I also have a vigorous working relationship within a basic sciences laboratory where we are developing different prevention strategies and treatment options for radiation damage to the bladder.

Publications and Grants

Duke KURe Program awarded by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 2013 - 2028
A Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial of Epidural Conus Medullaris Stimulation to Alleviate Pain and Augment Rehabilitation in Patients with Subacute Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) awarded by National Institutes of Health 2020 - 2026
Genitourinary cancer survivorship in reconstructive urology fellowship funding grant awarded by Boston Scientific Corporation 2025 - 2026

Peterson, A. C., and M. O. Fraser. Preface, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20834-3.
Peterson, A. C., and M. O. Fraser. Practical Urodynamics for the Clinician, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20834-3.

Tausch, Timothy J., and Andrew C. Peterson. “Early aggressive treatment of lichen sclerosus may prevent disease progression.” J Urol 187, no. 6 (June 2012): 2101–5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2012.01.071.
Lentz, Aaron C., Andrew C. Peterson, and George D. Webster. “Outcomes following artificial sphincter implantation after prior unsuccessful male sling.” J Urol 187, no. 6 (June 2012): 2149–53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2012.01.119.
Peterson, Andrew C., and Yongmei Chen. “Patient reported incontinence after radical prostatectomy is more common than expected and not associated with the nerve sparing technique: results from the Center for Prostate Disease Research (CPDR) database.” Neurourol Urodyn 31, no. 1 (January 2012): 60–63. https://doi.org/10.1002/nau.21189.

Kahokehr, A. A., and A. C. Peterson. “Transplantation and the abnormal bladder.” In Kidney Transplantation Principles and Practice, 173–83, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-53186-3.00012-7.
Walter, J. R., and A. C. Peterson. “Genitourinary injuries (excluding kidney).” In Front Line Surgery A Practical Approach, 423–40, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56780-8_24.
Peterson, A. C. “Bedside urodynamics.” In Practical Urodynamics for the Clinician, 135–41, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20834-3_12.

Hayden, Joshua P., William R. Boysen, Urszula Kowalik, Brian M. Inouye, John Migaly, Christopher R. Mantyh, Detlev Erdmann, and Andrew C. Peterson. “Outcomes of an Algorithmic, Multidisciplinary Approach to Rectourethral Fistula Repair: A Pre- and Postintervention Quasi-Experimental Study.” In Dis Colon Rectum, 66:598–608, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1097/DCR.0000000000002467.
Krughoff, Kevin, Brent D. Nosé, and Andrew C. Peterson. “Artificial Urinary Sphincter Cuff Downsizing Improves Continence and Patient Satisfaction in Cases of Sub-cuff Atrophy.” In J Urol, 209:742–51, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000003138.
Ajay, Divya, Arman A. Kahokehr, Aaron C. Lentz, and Andrew C. Peterson. “Valsalva leak point pressure (VLPP) greater than 70 cm H2O is an indicator for sling success: a success prediction model for the male transobturator sling.” In Int Urol Nephrol, 54:1499–1503, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-022-03222-4.

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Overall Provider Rating

4.93 out of 5

471 ratings, 68 reviews

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Insurance

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Aetna
- Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II
- Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna/CVS Health
- Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
- Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option
- Aetna HMO
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Ambetter
- Ambetter of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
- Blue Advantage
- Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*
- Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)
- Blue Select
- NC State Employees Health Plan
- *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.
CIGNA
- Cigna Behavioral Health (*Limited eligibility)
- Cigna Choice Plus
- Cigna Connect Individual Family Plan
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Duke Group Plans
- Duke Basic
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Experience Health
- Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) Plan
First Health
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Halifax Physician-Hospital Organization
- Halifax Physician-Hospital Organization plans*
- *This plan is only accepted at Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, and Duke HomeCare & Hospice.
Healthgram

Humana
- Humana Choice (PPO)
- Humana Choice - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Humana ChoiceCare - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage (PFFS)
- Humana Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage (HMO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage Group Plan - NC State Retirees
MedCost
Medicare
- First Medicare Direct
- Medicare Part A
- Medicare Part B
MultiPlan / Private Healthcare Systems
NC Medicaid
- WellCare of North Carolina
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
- NC Medicaid Direct
- Healthy Blue
- Carolina Complete Health
- AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
OneNet PPO
Optima Health
- FAMIS*
- Optima Family Care (Medicaid HMO in VA)*
- Optima Individual & Family (On & Off Exchange Plans)
- Optima Plus (PPO)
- Optima Vantage (HMO)
- *Duke Primary Care, Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital are not participating with this plan.
TRICARE
- TRICARE Prime
- TRICARE Prime Remote
- TRICARE Select
United Healthcare
- AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 2 (HMO-POS)
- AARP Medicare Complete (HMO, PPO)*
- AARP Medicare Complete Essential (HMO)*
- All Savers Alternate Funding
- All Savers Fully Insured
- United Healthcare (HMO, PPO, POS)
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- United Healthcare Option PPO
- United Healthcare Passport Connect Choice/Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Passport Connect Options PPO
- United Healthcare Select/Select Plus
- United Healthcare Shared Services - Harvard Pilgrim/UHC Options PPO Network
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

External Relationships

This faculty member (or a member of their immediate family) has reported outside activities with the companies or institutions listed below. This information has been reported to the health system leadership and, when appropriate, management plans are in place to address potential conflicts of interest.

Boston Scientific-American Medical Systems