Dr. Preston Lane Peterson MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
2701 Nw Vaughn St Suite 160 Portland OR, 97210About
Dr. Preston Peterson practices Geriatric Medicine in Portland, OR. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Peterson works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 2000
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