
Dr. Douglas William Peters M.D.
Family Practitioner | Obesity Medicine
1201 W. Agency Road West Burlington Iowa, 52655About
Douglas William Peters, MD, FAAFP, works at the Burlington Area Family Practice Center in Iowa. Specializing in Family Medicine; making Dr. Peters knowledgeable in comprehensive health care for people of all ages providing continuing and comprehensive health care for the individual and family across all ages, genders, diseases, and parts of the body. At Burlington, Dr. Peters is dedicated to providing his patients with the highest quality of medical care in the most convenient and cost effective manner. Aside from working at the practice, Dr. Peters does public lecturing and all of his success in his career is credited to his patient care.
Education and Training
University of Iowa
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1997
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1997
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1997
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Acid Reflux
- Bronchitis
- Hypothyroidism
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- Quad City Genesis Health System
Professional Society Memberships
- Iowa Medical Society
What do you attribute your success to?
Patient Care
Hobbies / Sports
- Outdoor Activities, Fishing, Boating, and Reading
Favorite professional publications
- Family Practice Management
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