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Eric Peterson M.D.

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

4/5(5)
2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710
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4/5

About

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

MaleEnglish

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

Eric Peterson M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 2100 Erwin Rd

2100 Erwin Rd -
Durham, NC 27710
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New patients: 919-620-4467
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5323 HARRY HINES BLVD -
DALLAS, TX 75390
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Patient Experience with Dr. Peterson


4.0

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Eric Peterson M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl

PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710

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3916 BEN FRANKLIN BOULEVARD DURHAM NC 27704

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