Dr. David B. Peterson MD
Emergency Physician
115 W Silver St Westfield MA, 01085About
Dr. David Peterson practices Emergency Medicine in Westfield, MA. Dr. Peterson assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Peterson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Tufts University School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Kidney Stones
- Concussion
- Pain
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