Dr. Peter Scott Emerson MD
Hospitalist
7000 N. Mopac #180 Austin TX, 78731About
Dr. Peter Emerson is a hospitalist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Emerson specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Emerson manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Emerson works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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Fellowships
- GOOD SAMARITAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, PHOENIX, AZ Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 2005
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