Matthew Peralta ARDMS
Radiologist | Diagnostic Ultrasound
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR HAMMOND LA, 70403About
Dr. Matthew Peralta is a radiologist practicing in HAMMOND, LA. Dr. Peralta specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.
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