Dr. Eric M Peterson MD
Family Practitioner
1115 S Marshall St Boone County Family Boone IA, 50036About
Dr. Eric Peterson is a family practitioner practicing in Boone, IA. Dr. Peterson specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Peterson possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1998
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 1998
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1998
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoarthritis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Colon Polyps
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
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