Dr. Allan E Peterson M.D.
Family Practitioner
410 N 12th St Suite 300 Oskaloosa IA, 52577About
Dr. Allan Peterson, MD--specialist in family medicine--currently treats patients in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Dr. Peterson graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin (1973) and is licensed to practice medicine ...
Education and Training
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1973
Med College Of Wisconsin 1973
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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