Dr. Peter Richard Rega MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1510 Division St Suite 200 Oregon City OR, 97045About
Dr. Peter Rega practices Geriatric Medicine in Oregon City, OR. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Rega works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1974
New York University School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Heart Disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Dementia
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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