Dr. Brian Lee Peterson M.D.
Pathologist | Forensic Pathology
1860 Pennsylvania Ave Suite #150 Fairfield CA, 94533About
Dr. Brian Peterson is a pathologist practicing in Fairfield, CA. Dr. Peterson is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Peterson can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Peterson may perform a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, practice genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists can also perform autopsies which can determine a persons cause of death and gain information about genetic progression of a disease.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1980
Med College Of Wisconsin 1980
Medical College of Wisconsin 1980
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Forensic Pathology
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