Dr. Richard A Peters MD
Internist
3370 Jenkins Road Chattanooga TN, 37421About
Dr. Richard Peters is an internist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Peters 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. Peters 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 Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1989
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- High Cholesterol
- Enlarged Prostate
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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