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Brian Peterson, MD, Pathology, Milwaukee, WI

BrianLeePetersonMD

Pathology Milwaukee, WI

Forensic/Autopsy, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology

Chief Medical Examiner at the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office

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Education & Training

  • Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
    Armed Forces Institute of PathologyFellowship, Forensic Pathology, 1988 - 1989
  • Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
    Armed Forces Institute of PathologyFellowship, Forensic Pathology, 1987 - 1988
  • Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
    Naval Medical Center (San Diego)Residency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1987
  • University of Toledo
    University of ToledoInternship, Transitional Year, 1980 - 1981
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1980
  • Marquette University
    Marquette UniversityBachelor, 1973 - 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1982 - 2022
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1981 - 2012
  • American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
  • American Board of Pathology Forensic Pathology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Service Award National Association of Medical Examiners, 2014
  • Joint Service Achievement Medal 1988
  • Navy Commendation Medal 1983
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • PMHS Occupant Injuries Response to Lateral Oblique Loading in the Aviation Environment  
    Humm JR, Yoganandan N, Pintar FA, DeRosia J, DeWeese RL, Moorcroft DM, Taylor A, Peterson BL, Stapp Car Crash Journal, 1/1/2016
  • KneePR-Substantial Injuries Caused by Unorthodox Resuscitation Technique  
    Peterson BL, Rossi K, Am J Forensic Med Pathol, 1/1/2011
  • A Multiple Drug Intoxication Involving Cyclobenzaprine and Ibuprofen  
    Levine B, Jones R, Smith ML, Gudewicz TM, Peterson BL, Am J Forensic Med Pathol, 1/1/1993
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Press Mentions

  • Wisconsin Health Officials Report 2,446 New COVID-19 Cases, 5 New Deaths Sunday
    Wisconsin Health Officials Report 2,446 New COVID-19 Cases, 5 New Deaths SundayJanuary 3rd, 2021
  • Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office Says COVID-19 Response ‘A Team Approach’
    Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office Says COVID-19 Response ‘A Team Approach’March 27th, 2020
  • Pathologist Quits the Morgue as Opioid Overdose Deaths Pile Up
    Pathologist Quits the Morgue as Opioid Overdose Deaths Pile UpOctober 9th, 2017
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Other Languages

  • French, German