
Dr. Kim A Peterson DO
Emergency Physician
610 Nw 11th St Hermiston OR, 97838About
Dr. Kim Peterson practices Emergency Medicine in Hermiston, OR. Dr. Peterson assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Peterson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific 1985
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pain
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Practice At 610 Nw 11th St
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