Dr. Richard A Peters M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
3300 Providence Dr Suite 04 Anchorage AK, 99508Rating
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Dr. Richard Peters is a vascular surgeon practicing in Anchorage, AK. Dr. Peters specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Peters diagnoses and treats vascular diseases and performs vasular surgeries. Common conditions that a vascular surgeon treats are aneurysms, atherosclerosis and varicose veins. Vascular specialists might also treat trauma, venous ulcers, poor leg circulation, peripheral arterial disease and other vascular-related issues.
Education and Training
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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