Dr. Gilman P. Peterson M.D.
Surgeon
1505 Bravo Blvd Glasgow KY, 42141About
Dr. Gilman Peterson is a general surgeon practicing in Glasgow, KY. Dr. Peterson specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Peterson provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1974
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- A biomechanical evaluation of mandibular condyle fracture plating techniques.
- Historical development of endoscopy.
- The relationship between enophthalmos, linear displacement, and volume change in experimentally recreated orbital fractures.
- A biomechanical evaluation of bilateral sagittal ramus osteotomy fixation techniques.
- An in vitro comparison of an adjustable bone fixation system.
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