Dr. Roy C. Peterson M.D.
Family Practitioner | Adult Medicine
2615 Eye Street Bakersfield CA, 93301About
Dr. Roy Peterson is a family practitioner practicing in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Peterson specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Peterson possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
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Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific 1995
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