
Dr. Robert L Peterson M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
1501 Tate Blvd Se Suite 201 Hickory NC, 28602About
Dr. Robert Peterson is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Hickory, NC. Dr. Peterson specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Peterson can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Peterson 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
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1971
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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- Dr. Anita Claire Montes M.D.1052 13th St. Se Hickory NC 28602
- Dr. Shelley A Mcclure M.D.110 HILLTOP ST CONNELLY SPRINGS NC 28612
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Nearest Hospitals
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTERl
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD HICKORY NC 28602CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM LINCOLNl
433 MCALISTER RD LINCOLNTON NC 28092