Dr. Andrew R. Peterson M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Sports Medicine
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Andrew Peterson is a physiatrist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Peterson is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Peterson focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Peterson can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
New Jersey College of Dentistry 2004
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Sports Medicine
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Back Pain
- Concussion
- Pain
Fellowships
- Pediatric Sports Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Pediatric
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