
Dr. Gary Peterson M.D.
Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
103 Edwards Ridge Rd Chapel Hill NC, 27517About
Dr. Gary Peterson practices Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Peterson evaluates patients throughout childhood and adolescence using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists are trained and certified to administer psychotherapy, medication, and many other means of treatment. Dr. Peterson seeks to improve each patients quality of life.
Education and Training
Univ of South Fl Coll of Med, Tampa Fl 1974
University of Central Florida College of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Adjustment Disorder
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- Dr. Lori A Schweickert M.D.1903 N Harrison Ave Cary NC 27513
- Dr. Erica Michelle Arrington M.D.3801 Lake Boone Trl Raleigh NC 27607
- Dr. Robert Bourke Christian MD1450 Raleigh Rd Chapel Hill NC 27517
- Dr. Michael S Lancaster M.D.2320 Honeysuckle Ct Chapel Hill NC 27514
Nearest Hospitals
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITALl
101 MANNING DRIVE CHAPEL HILL NC 27514