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Dr. Todd B Peterson MD
Emergency Physician
619 19th St S Birmingham AL, 35249About
Dr. Todd Peterson practices Emergency Medicine in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Peterson assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Peterson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 2006
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- Dr. Stephen K Burge MD1806 6th Ave S Birmingham AL 35233
- Dr. Tina Y Simpson MD1600 7th Ave S Birmingham AL 35233
- Dr. Janyce M Sanford MD1806 Sixth Avenue South Birmingham AL 35249
- Dr. Stephanie H Morris MD1806 Sixth Avenue South Birmingham AL 35249
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