Dr. Mark F Peterson MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
1230 E Main St Mankato Clinic @ Main Street Mankato MN, 56002About
Dr. Mark Peterson is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Mankato, MN. Dr. Peterson specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Peterson can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Peterson can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1984
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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