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Dr. Richard A Peters MD

Internist

4/5(37)
3370 Jenkins Road Chattanooga TN, 37421
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4/5

About

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

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Enlarged Prostate
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Pain
  • Abnormal Gait
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Richard A Peters MD's Practice location

Practice At 3370 Jenkins Road

3370 Jenkins Road -
Chattanooga, TN 37421
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New patients: 423-756-5775, 423-648-8005
Fax: 423-648-8006

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Patient Experience with Dr. Peters


4.0

Based on 37 reviews

Dr. Richard A Peters MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 37 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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2525 DESALES AVE CHATTANOOGA TN 37404

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Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Igou Gap Road 1949 ft
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Turn left onto Gunbarrel Road 4661 ft
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