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Richard Bertram Peterson MD

Radiologist | Diagnostic Radiology

3/5(2)
1661 Soquel Dr Building G Santa Cruz CA, 95065
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3/5

About

Dr. Richard Peterson is a radiologist practicing in Santa Cruz, CA. Dr. Peterson specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.

Education and Training

Mayo Med Sch, Rochester Mn 1979

Creighton University School of Medicine 1973

Board Certification

Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 44 years of experience

Richard Bertram Peterson MD's Practice location

Practice At 1661 Soquel Dr Building G

1661 Soquel Dr Building G -
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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New patients: 714-541-5888, 831-476-1542
Fax: 831-464-8977

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WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITALl

75 NIELSON STREET WATSONVILLE CA 95076

Head south 29 ft
Turn right onto Soquel Drive 1997 ft
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Take the ramp on the left 559 ft
Merge left onto Cabrillo Highway (CA 1) 11.5 mi
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DOMINICAN HOSPITALl

1555 SOQUEL DRIVE SANTA CRUZ CA 95065

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SUTTER MATERNITY & SURGERY CENTER OF SANTA CRUZl

2900 CHANTICLEER AVENUE SANTA CRUZ CA 95065

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