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Dr. John Peterson, MD

Oncology
5.0 (23)
Map Pin Small St Petersburg, FL
Accepting new patients
74 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Peterson, MD

Dr. John Peterson, MD is an Oncology Specialist in St Petersburg, FL. They specialize in Oncology, has 74 years of experience, and is board certified in Medical Oncology. They graduated from IN UNIV SCH OF MED|LA STATE UNIV SCH OF MED IN SHREVEPORT and is affiliated with HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital and St. Anthony's Hospital.

Dr. Peterson works at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in St Petersburg, FL with other offices in South Pasadena, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Anemia and Secondary Malignancies along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Peterson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute
    1201 5th Ave N Ste 505, St Petersburg, FL 33705 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 821-0017
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    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute
    1615 Pasadena Ave S Ste 400, South Pasadena, FL 33707 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 341-1316

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  • HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital
  • St. Anthony's Hospital

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    About Dr. John Peterson, MD

    Specialties
    • Oncology
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    Years of Experience
    • 74 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
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    NPI Number
    • 1245211242
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • U Tex Sw-Simmons Canc Ctr|Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr at Dallas|Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr at Dallas
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr at Dallas
    Residency
    Internship
    • Parkland-U Tew Sw Med Ctr|Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr at Dallas
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    Medical Education
    • IN UNIV SCH OF MED|LA STATE UNIV SCH OF MED IN SHREVEPORT
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Medical Oncology
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    Dr. Peterson has seen patients for Anemia and Secondary Malignancies, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Peterson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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