Eric Peterson M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Eric Peterson is a cardiologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Peterson specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Peterson also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2007
Provider Details
Awards
- Duke University Medical Center 2007 DukeMed Scholar
- 2007 Member, American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) Council
- National Minority Leadership Summit on Health Disparities 2006 The Santiago Ramon y Cajal Research Award
- American College of Cardiology, American College of Cardioloy 2005 Fellow
- American Heart Association, American Heart Association 2005 Fellow
Treatments
- Heart Problems
Professional Memberships
- Member Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database Publications Committee
- Member Society of Geriatric Cardiology
- Member American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) Council
- Member American College of Cardiology
- Member American Heart Association
Fellowships
- Duke University Medical Center, Cardiology, NC, USA 1995
- Harvard/West Roxbury VA, Medicine, MA, USA 1992
- General Internal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital 1989
- General Internal Medicine, West Roxbury VA Medical Center 1991
- Cardiology, Duke University Medical Center 1992
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