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Dr. Bruce P. Peterson MD
Pediatrician
5000 Prairie Rose Dr Roscoe IL, 61073About
Dr. Bruce Peterson is a pediatrician practicing in Roscoe, IL. Dr. Peterson is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Peterson 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. Peterson can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il 1975
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Practice At 5000 Prairie Rose Dr
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Carol Andrea Castelino M.D.1401 E State St Rockford IL 61104
- Dr. Olga Goodman M.D.5875 E Riverside Blvd Rockford IL 61114
- Dr. Julie A Waraksa MD3200 E RACINE ST JANESVILLE WI 53546
- Dr. Patricia L. Moody MD2780 MCFARLAND RD ROCKFORD IL 61107
- Dr. Thomas Danko MD1401 E STATE ST ROCKFORD IL 61104
- Dr. Kelly N Mcgregory DO5605 E. Rockton Rd Roscoe IL 61073
Nearest Hospitals
BELOIT MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
1969 W HART RD BELOIT WI 53511ROCKFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
2400 NORTH ROCKTON AVENUE ROCKFORD IL 61103SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTERl
5666 EAST STATE STREET ROCKFORD IL 61108