John J. Peters, MD

John Peters, MD, is a neurologist who specializes in multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuroimmunology. He treats patients with disorders of the central nervous system, including neuromyelitis optica, transverse myelitis, and autoimmune encephalitis. He has an interest in general neurology, including evaluation of headaches, dizziness, and other neurologic symptoms.

Dr. Peters was inspired to be a neurologist in medical school, where he interacted with patients in an MS clinic. “I enjoyed seeing the therapeutic relationship between patients and their doctors develop over time,” he says. “It is so important for a patient to have a doctor they trust and who can help guide them through living with this disease.”

There are many aspects of the brain that experts are still learning about. At the same time, treatments for MS have improved dramatically in the past 10 years. These things make it more important than ever for doctors and patients to discuss their treatment options. “I focus on listening and learning from each patient’s story, and I strive to develop individualized, comprehensive plans for each patient based on their goals and values,” Dr. Peters says.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Peters is an assistant professor of clinical neurology at Yale School of Medicine.