A life in medicine In Memoriam: Keith Peterson, DO, sports medicine pioneer Dr. Peterson was known for founding the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine. Oct. 16, 2018Tuesday The DO Staff Contact The DO Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics In Memoriam Keith Peterson, DO, of Lacey, Washington, passed on Sept. 30 at the age of 85, according to his obituary. Dr. Peterson was known for founding the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine and other sports medicine associations, including the International Council of Motorsport Sciences. After finishing his medical training, Dr. Peterson opened a sports medicine clinic in Seattle in the 1960s. It became one of the largest privately owned sports medicine practices in the nation. During his career, Dr. Peterson served as an associate physician for all of Seattle’s pro sports teams. He also treated high school athletes, college athletes, rodeo performers and boat racers, his obituary reports. Dr. Peterson graduated from the A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1960. Dr. Peterson’s full obituary with more information about his life and work is available at the Missoulian. More in Profession For the first time, women make up the majority of osteopathic primary care physicians The 2026 Osteopathic Medical Profession Report finds the DO workforce growing in all 50 states, with two-thirds of practicing DOs under age 45. In Memoriam: Emmett Lee Wallace, DO, past president of the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association Dr. Wallace previously held many leadership roles within the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association (IOMA) and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP). Previous articleIn Memoriam: Oct. 15, 2018 Next articleRural hospital closures increased dramatically in the past 5 years
For the first time, women make up the majority of osteopathic primary care physicians The 2026 Osteopathic Medical Profession Report finds the DO workforce growing in all 50 states, with two-thirds of practicing DOs under age 45.
In Memoriam: Emmett Lee Wallace, DO, past president of the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association Dr. Wallace previously held many leadership roles within the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association (IOMA) and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP).
I had Dr Peterson’s son on my service when I was a resident . He was so proud of his father . My condolences to Chris. Oct. 17, 2018, at 8:16 am Reply
Keith was in Kirksville when we all met for our 50th reunion in 2010. My he rest in peace after a job well done. To Keith’s family I extend my sincere condolences. Oct. 18, 2018, at 4:12 pm Reply