Dr. Peter Bill Petratos MD
Trauma Surgeon | Trauma Surgery
10 Martin Ave Suite 225 Naperville IL, 60540About
Dr. Peter Petratos is a trauma surgeon practicing in Naperville, IL. Dr. Petratos specializes in both operative and non-operative management to treat life threatening, traumatic injuries. Some commonly operated areas include the stomach, colon, spleen and pancreas and trauma surgeons also work with other surgeons to stabilize patients in critical condition. Typically, trauma surgeons work in the emergency care area of a hospital.
Education and Training
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Acid Reflux
- Gastritis
- Gallstones
- Diverticulosis
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- New York Hospital Medical Center-Queens Surgery, General 2004
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