Dr. Andrea T Peterson DO
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1000 N Oak Ave Marshfield WI, 54449About
Dr. Andrea Peterson is a physiatrist practicing in Marshfield, WI. Dr. Peterson is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Peterson focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Peterson can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1997
University of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences / College of Osteopathic Medicine 1999
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Pain
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