Dr. Pedro Peralta M.D.
Emergency Physician
100 E Le Fevre Rd Sterling IL, 61081About
Dr. Pedro Peralta practices Emergency Medicine in Sterling, IL. Dr. Peralta assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Peralta examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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