About Dr. Peterson

Dr. Brian D. Peterson, MD, FRCSC, FACS

Dr. Peterson is a plastic surgeon in Kelowna, British Columbia, and the founder of the Okanagan Health Surgical Centre, a private surgical facility at 3320 Richter Street established in 1996. His practice focuses mainly on cosmetic surgery of the face, breast and body.

Ratings as listed on Google and RealSelf, October 2026.

Credentials and training

  • Education

    Doctor of Medicine with Distinction (1984) and B.Sc. in Anatomy, University of Saskatchewan.

  • Training

    Plastic surgery residency at the University of British Columbia, followed by a fellowship in breast and aesthetic surgery completed in 1992.

  • Certification

    Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC). Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.

  • Practice

    Plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery in Kelowna since 1992. Founder and Medical Director of the Okanagan Health Surgical Centre. Consulting and surgical privileges at Kelowna General Hospital.

Professional memberships

  • Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Source: Dr. Peterson's biography on petersonmd.com, and the UBC Department of Surgery faculty listing.

Call (250) 868-9099