Dr. Heather Peto

Biography

Heather Peto is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She holds a medical degree (MD) from the University of Wisconsin and a Master's in Public Health (MPH) from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Peto completed her residency in Medicine-Pediatrics at the University of Texas–Houston. Her professional interests focus on improving the quality of patient and family transitions in pediatric and adult hospital medicine, emphasizing the importance of these transitions in providing comprehensive care. Additionally, Dr. Peto has a keen interest in global health, with particular attention to how cultural and environmental factors influence health care delivery. She is involved in developing educational materials to enhance understanding and practice within both pediatric and adult medicine. Heather has also gained experience through fellowships, including a Global Health Fellowship with the World Health Organization and specialized training in tuberculosis with the Centers for Disease Control. With dual appointments in both the Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care in the Department of Medicine, Dr. Peto is dedicated to enhancing the intersection between internal medicine and pediatrics while advocating for the needs of patients across diverse clinical settings.

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