
Susan J. Petersen, MD
Family Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Child 2-12
- Adolescent 13-18
- Adult 19-64
- Older Adult >65
Gender
FemaleHospital Affiliation
- St. Vincent Regional Hospital
About Susan J. Petersen
About The Provider
Dr. Petersen was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was just 11 years old, which was her first introduction to medicine. She wanted to be a doctor from that moment on so that she could help others as her doctors had helped her. Dr. Petersen is a great listener who educates her patients to do the work needed to become their healthiest, best self.
A graduate of the University of Iowa, Dr. Petersen completed her internship program and residency with the Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Her hobbies include a variety of outdoor physical activities like hiking, biking, running and camping, but she also takes time to knit, play piano and read.
Video
Locations
- Broadwater Clinic - Family Medicine
- 2019 Broadwater Avenue, Billings, MT 59102
- Get Directions
- phone: 406-237-5200
- fax: 406-237-5205
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Broadlawns Medical Center, Family Medicine, 1998
- Medical School: University Of Iowa Roy J & Lucille A Carver College Of Medicine, 1995
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 1998
Insurance
- 6 Degrees Health
- Aetna
- Alignetworks
- Allegiance Provider Direct
- Americas Choice Provider Network
- Banner Health System
- BCBS
- Cigna
- City of Billings Employee Health Plan
- Community Health Network
- FedMed Network
- First Choice Health Network
- First Choice of the Midwest
- First Health/Coventry
- Fortified Provider Network
- Humana
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Interwest
- Logistics Health Incorporated
- Montana Health Systems
- Mountain Health Co-op
- Pacific Steel & Recycling
- PacificSource
- Preferred One
- Sibanye Stillwater Health Partners
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- Tricare
- TriWest
- United Healthcare
- VA Montana Health System
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
419 ratings, 59 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Susan Petersen, is an outstanding doctor! She is very knowledgeable, exercises great wisdom and has excellent communication skills. She also has a very good demeanor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Caring, approachable, gentle with feelings, truly cares, professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Dr Petersen is always helpful, explains things to me in a way I can understand and I enjoy her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Susan always takes time to ask questions and if I have any
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
She cares
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
Dr. Petersen takes the time to listen to any concerns and addresses them in a professional, caring manor. I never feel like I’m being rushed or my concerns are being dismissed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
She is the best of the best and worth the wait.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Amazing physician. Knowledgeable, professional, compassionate, caring and dedicated. I appreciate her dedication and commitment to providing excellent healthcare
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Dr Petersen has always been easy to visit with about any medical issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
I have had care from specialists that I felt wasn’t near the quality of care as that given by Dr Peterson.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr Petersen is always responsive to my needs while being caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2025
Always knows what I need
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
She’s always so thorough and I always feel good when I leave there
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Dr. Petersen will listen to what you are telling her and advise to her best ability. If she doesn't have an answer, she will refer to someone who does.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2025
Doctor Peterson is the best very good at taking care of my health issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2025
Excellent listener and I appreciate her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Dr Petersen is great!! Always kind and very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Susan Peterson is one of the best doctors I have ever seen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Susan is very caring and helpful. Excellent doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
We recommend her to everyone that is looking for a primary. She’s been wonderful for us!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
She is easy to talk to, and listens to your concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
She is not only a wonderful doctor, but an outstanding person. I would not want to go to any other primary care provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2025
She’s awesome and so easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Always pleasant and cares about my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
I would highly recommend her to anyone !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
She answers all my concerns every time. She is awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
She’s a awesome doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
She listens to me as a patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
I have Adhesive Arachnoiditis and am very aware the disease is progressing. Dr Petersen is very caring and considerate of my thoughts and feelings.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
I have never had a doctor that I feel as comfortable with as I do Dr. Petersen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
I can always count on excellent feedback on my health issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Always listens to me and willing to help
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
I feel blessed to have Susan Peterson as my doctor she’s so caring and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Wonderful, caring person!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
She is awesome! I’ve had her for around 20 years and as long as she’s around, I won’t go to anyone else. She is all of the things a great doctor should be!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Great Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
In our world of more hate and division, Dr. Petersen is still the same pleasant person - I have immense respect for that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Dr.Petersen is a GREAT doctor she has time to listen she cares very much. She has been my Primary physician for over 25 years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
She listens to what is going on to the patient and does what needs to be to be done to help correct it. She is the best. She truly listen to what you have to say.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Very Good doesn’t come close. She is EXCEPTIONAL!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
She’s very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
I have always found her to be very thorough and complete about all aspects of my health. She checks in with notes from other doctors to cross reference anything she might think is important to my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
She has been my physician for years and I trust her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
Always had good service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Dr. Peterson listens well and I trust her professional judgment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
She's a terrific doctor. Reliable, thorough, knowledgeable and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
I really like Dr. Petersen and I know she cares about me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Susan Petersen, MD is an outstanding doctor for several reasons. She is very knowledgeable, she demonstrates a tremendous amount of care, she is a great listener and she offers guidance with the patient’s input.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
She gave me more time than allotted but that probably got her behind on her schedule
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Just what I already said. Very nice. attentive, explains things in a dumbed down way for me,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Dr Peterson has been my primary care doctor for years. She is caring and an amazing listener.i am very comfortable with her and any treatments I may need.She always gives me options and advice we make the decisions together!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
She asked questions and she listened to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Dr. Petersen and her nurse have always listened to what I talk about.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
Dr. Petersen always makes you feel at ease. She is easy to talk to you and willing to take care of your needs in the best way possible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
She has been my PCP for over 20 years. I have never met a more knowledgeable and caring individual.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
I have been seeing Dr. Petersen for years and trust her completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
See has been my Dr. for several years and I really trust her and like her. She is very easy to talk to and I’m comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
She is very understanding and I feel I can trust her.