Dr. Darwin D. Peterson D.O., Surgeon
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Dr. Darwin D. Peterson D.O.

Surgeon

5/5(2)
540 East Jefferson Street Suite 205 Iowa City Iowa, 52245
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5/5

About

Darwin D. Peterson, DO, FACS, maintains a position within Mercy Services General Surgery within the Mercy Iowa City Healthcare System based out of the state of Iowa. Mercy is the only Accredited Chest Pain Center in Johnson County. After serving in the United States Army from 1972 to 2000, Dr. Peterson joined the Mercy faculty in 2006. With over 15 years of experience and board certification in general surgery, Dr. Petersons is well-versed in his field with clinical interests and specific expertise in single incision laparoscopic surgery, breast cancer, and robotic surgery.

Education and Training

Des Moines University

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences DO

University of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences / College of Osteopathic Medicine 1987

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery- General Surgery

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 37 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Robotic SurgerySingle Incision Laparoscopic Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Served in the United States Army-Active Duty, 1972-2000 -

Internships

  • William Beaumont Army Medical Center

Professional Society Memberships

  • Iowa Medical Society

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Treating others as he would treat his own family.

Dr. Darwin D. Peterson D.O.'s Practice location

540 East Jefferson Street Suite 205 -
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
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New patients: 319-668-7880, 319-688-7880, 507-283-4476
Fax: 319-688-7881, 507-283-9086
www.mercyiowacity.org

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