Peter Nieman, Pediatrician
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Peter Nieman

Pediatrician

10333 Southport Road Southwest Suite 109 Calgary Alberta, T2W 3X6
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About

Peter Nieman, MD, FRCP(c), FAAP, has a private practice in Calgary, Canada.  He has a special interest in children's obesity and raising healthy children, being a parent himself.  A native of South Africa, he moved to Calgary to complete his residency and has been in practice since 1987.  Also an avid marathon runner, having run is 86th marathon as of 2012, Dr. Nieman's passion for helping obese children in the community is shown at the Calgary Pediatric Weight Clinic in downtown Calgary. A Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Calgary, he is currently President of the Canadian Pediatric Society's Section of Community Pediatricians, as well as President of Alberta's Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Nieman has also given TV and radio interviews on common topics pertaining to children and parenting. 

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Education and Training

University of Stellenbosch

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 46 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Children's Obesity

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Assistant Professor - University of Calgary -

Internships

  • Capetown University

Professional Society Memberships

  • Alberta Pediatric Association, Canadian Pediatric Society, American Academy of Pediatrics, Canadian Christian Medical and Dental Society, Obesity Management and Prevention Committee-Alberta Medical Association,

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Good role models, Enjoying his work, The opportunities he's been given

Favorite professional publications

  • New England Journal of Medicine

Peter Nieman's Practice location

10333 Southport Road Southwest Suite 109 -
Calgary, Alberta T2W 3X6
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