Dr. Bruce A Peterson MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
University Of Minnesota Physicians 420 Delaware Street Minneapolis MN, 55455About
Dr. Bruce Peterson is an oncologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Peterson specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Peterson manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Awards
- 2012 U.S. News & World Report 2012 Top Doctor
Treatments
- Blood Cancers
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