Dr. Christopher Carl Peters M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
540 E Jefferson St Suite #304 Iowa City IA, 52245About
Dr. Christopher Peters is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Peters specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Peters typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
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Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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