Dr. Richard James Peterson MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
623 39th St W Suite 2 Bradenton FL, 34205About
Dr. Richard Peterson is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Bradenton, FL. Dr. Peterson specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Peterson 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.
Education and Training
Mayo Med Sch, Rochester Mn 1979
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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