Dr. Timothy Peters MD
Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Medical Center Blvd Winston Salem NC, 27157About
Dr. Timothy Peters is a pediatric infectious disease specialist practicing in Winston Salem, NC. Dr. Peters specializes in recurring or persistent diseases caused by bacteria, parasites or fungus in infants, children and adolescents. Pediatric infectious disease specialists also provide consultation to other health care professionals dealing with complex cases.
Education and Training
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 2003
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Professional Memberships
- Member Am Academy Of Pediatrics
- Member Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Member Infectious Disease Society Of
- Member Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
- Member American Society for Virology
- Member Infectious Diseases Society of America
- Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics
Fellowships
- Vanderbilt University School o 2003
- Vanderbilt University, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, TN, USA 2003
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