Dr. Jeffrey B Peterson MD
Pediatrician
259 Main Street Yarmouth ME, 04096About
Dr. Jeffrey Peterson is a pediatrician practicing in Yarmouth, ME. Dr. Peterson is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Peterson diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Peterson can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sinusitis
- Warts
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Lyme Disease
- Tonsillitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Croup
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