Dr. Douglas M Peterson M.D.
Internist
13400 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale AZ, 85259About
Dr. Douglas Peterson is an internist practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Peterson specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Peterson provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Univ of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm 1973
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pain
Professional Memberships
- Member EDITORIAL BOARD/MAYO HEALTH OASIS
- Member PUBLIC INFO COMMITTEE/AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE
- Member INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE/MAYO CLINIC SCOTTSDALE
- Member STATE CHAIR, NATIONAL COALITION FOR PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACT
- Fellow AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE
- Fellow AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS
- STAFF PRV MAYO CLINIC HOSPITAL, PHOENIX, ARIZONA
- Member AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE
- Member AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS
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