
Dr. David Peterson M.D.
Emergency Physician
800 E Carpenter St Springfield IL, 62769About
Dr. David Peterson practices Emergency Medicine in Springfield, IL. 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
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1987
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville 1998
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
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Practice At 800 E Carpenter St
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jerel Watson M.D.701 N 1st St Springfield IL 62702
- Dr. Michelle Alepra M.D.800 E Carpenter St Springfield IL 62769
- Dr. Christie Foster M.D.701 N 1st St Springfield IL 62781
- Dr. Peter S Kieffer M.D.301 N 8TH ST STE 4A SPRINGFIELD IL 62701
- Dr. Ryan Neal Joshi D.O.701 N 1st St Springfield IL 62702
- Dr. Rebecka Rianne Lopez M.D.701 N 1st St Springfield IL 62702
Nearest Hospitals
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTERl
701 N FIRST ST SPRINGFIELD IL 62781TAYLORVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
201 EAST PLEASANT STREET TAYLORVILLE IL 62568