Brittany Jones Petering MD
Pediatrician
8332 Se 13th Ave Portland OR, 97202About
Dr. Brittany Petering is a pediatrician practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Petering is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Petering diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Petering can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 2011
Ohio State University College of Medicine
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