Caryn Peters, PA-C

About Caryn

Caryn Peters, PA-C is a physician assistant at Roaring Fork Family Practice. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Colorado Denver before attending the University of Utah School of Medicine and attaining her Master of Physician Assistant Studies in 2018. Before joining the Valley View family, she worked as an advanced practice clinician in internal medicine at the University of Utah Hospital.

Caryn became interested in medicine after to a difficult personal experience. “As a young adult, I was hospitalized with a serious illness,” she says. “Not only did my healthcare providers save my life and help me understand my condition, but they ended up inspiring me to do the same for others.”

These formative experiences helped her understand the value of the patient-caregiver relationship. She enjoys building relationships with her patients and getting to know each of them as unique individuals. Caryn is also grateful to work with people of all ages and life stages. “Above all, I appreciate helping my patients to better manage their health conditions so they can focus on enjoying life,” she says. In her spare time, Caryn and her husband spend their time rock climbing with friends. She also enjoys trail running, discovering great new podcasts and trying out new recipes in her kitchen. Specialties: pediatric care (newborn and adolescent), adult care and geriatric care.