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Dr. Peter M Shell MD, Internist
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Dr. Peter M Shell MD

Internist

1 Hospital Road Cherokee NC, 28719
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Dr. Peter Shell is an internist practicing in Cherokee, NC. Dr. Shell specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Shell provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Education and Training

Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1988

Georgetown University in Washington DC 1988

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 30 years of experience

Dr. Peter M Shell MD's Practice location

Practice At 1 Hospital Road

1 Hospital Road -
Cherokee, NC 28719
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New patients: 828-497-9163
Fax: 828-497-1723

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Continue sharp left onto US 441 4.9 mi
Keep left at the fork onto US 441 3055 ft
Merge left onto Great Smoky Mountains Expressway (US 74) 7.0 mi
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