Dr. Carole Jean Peterson M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1815 S Clinton Ave Suite 610 Rochester NY, 14618About
Dr. Carole Peterson is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Rochester, NY. Dr. Peterson specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Peterson can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Peterson can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia Pa 1980
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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