Dr. David D Peteet MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
2400 Mount Zion Parkway Department Of Hemato Jonesboro GA, 30236About
Dr. David Peteet is an oncologist practicing in Jonesboro, GA. Dr. Peteet specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Peteet manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
Emory University School Of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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