Dr. John M. Peters D.O.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
100 N Academy Ave Danville PA, 17822About
Dr. John Peters is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Danville, PA. Dr. Peters specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Martin G. Maksimak M.D.100 N Academy Ave Danville PA 17822
- Dr. Benjamin Kuhn D.O.Geisinger Health System Danville PA 17822
- Dr. William J. Cochran M.D.100 N Academy Ave Danville PA 17822
- Dr. Eduardo Daniel Tron MD100 N Academy Ave Danville PA 17822
- Dr. Dean Richard Focht M.D.Geisinger Medical Center Peds Gi Danville PA 17822
- Dr. Mahmoud T. Sabri M.D.100 N Academy Ave Danville PA 17822