
Dr. Darrick Peters DO
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
717 N 190TH PLZ ELKHORN NE, 68022About
Dr. Darrick Peters is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Encino, CA. Dr. Peters specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Peters can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Peters can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
University of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences / College of Osteopathic Medicine 2012
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Thomas E Martin M.D.717 N 190TH PLZ ELKHORN NE 68022
- Dr. Craig A Bassett M.D.717 N 190TH PLZ ELKHORN NE 68022
- Dr. Emily Marie Patel M.D.717 N 190TH PLZ ELKHORN NE 68022
- Dr. Julia K Bishop M.D.717 N 190TH PLZ ELKHORN NE 68022
- Dr. Andrew W Robertson M.D.717 N 190TH PLZ ELKHORN NE 68022
- Dr. Sarah Gernhart M.D.717 N 190TH PLZ ELKHORN NE 68022
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