Dr. Peter J Laursen MD
Family Practitioner
1 Hospital Road Oak Bluffs MA, 02557About
Dr. Peter Laursen is a family practitioner practicing in Oak Bluffs, MA. Dr. Laursen specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Laursen possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1974
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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