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Dr. Rod H. Peterson M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Rod H. Peterson M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(18)
105 W 8th Ave Suite 6055 Spokane WA, 99204
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4/5

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Dr. Rod Peterson is a psychiatrist practicing in Spokane, WA. Dr. Peterson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Peterson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Peterson may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Peterson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1979

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Rod H. Peterson M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 105 W 8th Ave Suite 6055

105 W 8th Ave Suite 6055 -
Spokane, WA 99204
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New patients: 608-263-6106, 509-455-9090
Fax: 509-747-2118

Dr. Rod H. Peterson M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Peterson


4.0

Based on 18 reviews

Dr. Rod H. Peterson M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 18 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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