Dr. William Hugh Peters M.D.
Emergency Physician | Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
6049 Us Hwy 49 Forrest General Hosp Hattiesburg MS, 39404About
Dr. William Peters practices Emergency Medicine in Hattiesburg, MS. Dr. Peters 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. Peters examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1973
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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