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Dr. Bruce A Peterson MD

Oncologist | Medical Oncology

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University Of Minnesota Physicians 420 Delaware Street Minneapolis MN, 55455
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About

Dr. Bruce Peterson is an oncologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Peterson specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Peterson manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.

Education and Training

Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1971

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Awards

  •  2012 U.S. News & World Report 2012 Top Doctor 

Treatments

  • Blood Cancers

Dr. Bruce A Peterson MD's Practice location

Bruce Peterson, MD

University Of Minnesota Physicians 420 Delaware Street -
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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New patients: 612-625-5411

University Of Minnesota Physicians

420 Delaware Street Se -
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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New patients: 612-625-5411

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Dr. Bruce A Peterson MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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