Dr. Peter T Hetherington DO
Pediatrician
1212 Pleasant St Suite 300 Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. Peter Hetherington is a pediatrician practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Hetherington is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Hetherington diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Hetherington can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1980
University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1980
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Pneumonia
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Strep Throat
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