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Peter Forrest Oliver

Peter Forrest Oliver, MD

4.979 ratings, 9 reviews

General Surgery

Accepting New Patients
Affiliated Provider
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 21-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Peter Forrest Oliver

About The Provider

For more than 30 years, board-certified general surgeon Peter F. Oliver, M D, has treated patients throughout the communities of Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and sees caring for his friends and neighbors as a privilege. With a passionate commitment to health, Dr. Oliver believes in establishing a two - way relationship with his patients as he helps them navigate their surgical needs for the entirety of their medical journey

He provides evaluation and meticulous treatment for elective and emergent abdominal, breast, soft tissue, skin and malignant disorders.

Dr. Oliver earned his medical degree from the Chicago School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Metropolitan Group of Hospitals, which are affiliated with the University of Illinois, in Chicago. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and certified by the American Board of Surgery.

A long-time resident of the Sierra Foothills, Dr. Oliver and his wife raised their children here. Although he has traveled extensively, he calls the Foothills home and appreciates the blessed life he has been given.

Provider Type

Physician

Locations

  1. Primary and Specialty Care: Adventist Health
  2. General Surgery: Adventist Health Sonora

Expertise

Education

  • Residency Program: Illinois Masonic Medical Center-GME
  • Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine / Science

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 1991

Insurance

Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem MediCal
  • Blue Shield
  • CA Health & Wellness
  • Cigna
  • CMSP (County Medical Services Program) (AHSR)
  • HealthNet
  • Medi-cal ORP1
  • Medicare AHSR Part B
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Stanislaus Foundation (AHSR)
  • Tricare
  • TriWest
  • UHC
  • Western Growers (AHCL) (AHSR)

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

79 ratings, 9 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/7/2026

    Totally will recommend! I see lots of doctors and he is my favorite

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    Everything was great about my experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Dr. Oliver is thorough and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Doctor took care of the needs I had when I got there. Very friendly, nice guy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    I felt comfortable talking to Dr. Oliver

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Excellent care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Good experience all around

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    Very thorough, took time to explain everything and the plan moving forward.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Dr Oliver is very meticulous about reviewing my chart before we start addressing current issue. I'm a patient not a dot in his calendar.