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Dr. Alan C Peterson MD
Internist
1750 Laurel Street Columbia SC, 29201About
Dr. Alan Peterson is an internist practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Peterson specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Peterson provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
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1750 Laurel Street -Columbia, SC 29201Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Melissa Hess Hummel MD7182 Woodrow Street Irmo South Carolina 29063
- Dr. Moses E. Udoh M.D.5 Medical Park Drive Columbia SC 29229
- Dr. Zubair Hsi-mai Chao MD1801 Sunset Drive Columbia SC 29203
- Dr. Lee Smith Carson M.D.220 Graces Way Columbia SC 29229
- Dr. Benjamin J Levinson MD1 Wellness Blvd Irmo SC 29063
- Dr. Stephen C Lloyd M.D., PH.D.2631 FOREST DR COLUMBIA SC 29204
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