Dr. Larry Scott Petersen D.O.
Family Practitioner
31 Winham St Salinas CA, 93901Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Larry Petersen is a family practitioner practicing in Salinas, CA. Dr. Petersen specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Petersen possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific 1988
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Menopause
- High Cholesterol
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
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