Dr. Peter Stephen Sommers MD
Pediatrician
1001 Potrero Ave Bldg 80 Ward 83 San Francisco CA, 94110About
Dr. Peter Sommers is a pediatrician practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Sommers is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Sommers 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. Sommers can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1968
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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