Dr. William James Peterson M.D.
Emergency Physician
Vacavalley Hospital 1000 Nut Tree Road Vacaville CA, 95687About
Dr. William Peterson practices Emergency Medicine in Vacaville, CA. Dr. Peterson assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Peterson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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