Dr. Gary J Peterson MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
3635 Vista 3rd Floor Saint Louis MO, 63110About
Dr. Gary Peterson is a vascular surgeon practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Peterson specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Peterson diagnoses and treats vascular diseases and performs vasular surgeries. Common conditions that a vascular surgeon treats are aneurysms, atherosclerosis and varicose veins. Vascular specialists might also treat trauma, venous ulcers, poor leg circulation, peripheral arterial disease and other vascular-related issues.
Education and Training
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1973
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SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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