Dr. Robert T Peterson MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
600 Ridgely Ave Suite 121 Annapolis MD, 21401About
Dr. Robert Peterson practices Pulmonology in Annapolis, MD. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Peterson manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1977
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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